Towns & cities · South East England
Rustington
Rustington — village in West Sussex, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Angmering · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rustington, the nearest railway station is Angmering, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for Rustington is BN16 2NE. Entry to the town is free.
About
Rustington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 13,210 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8102°, -0.5052°.
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Summary from the official site
Rustington is a parish located in West Sussex, known for its community activities and local governance. Visitors can engage with the parish council, attend public meetings, and participate in local events such as competitions and concerts.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Rustington is a village and civil parish in the Arun District of West Sussex. Rustington is approximately at the midpoint of the West Sussex coast and midway between Chichester and Brighton. The A259 runs along the north of Rustington, westward to Littlehampton, Bognor Regis and Chichester, and east to Worthing and Brighton. The area forms part of the Brighton and Hove built-up area.
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Background
History
In World War I, Rustington was home to a planned American aerodrome, to the east of the High Street. Intended to launch bombing raids against Germany, the airfield was incomplete when the war ended.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8102, -0.5052
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Arun
- Parish
- Rustington
- Postcode
- BN16 2NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- Population
- 13,210
- Nearest railway station
- Angmering — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.rustingtonpc.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q846403 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rustington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rustington Church3.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Rustington Museum
Museums · 0.1 km

East Preston
Villages · 1.1 km

Out of Bounds
Bowling alleys · 1.4 km

East Preston
Towns & cities · 1.7 km

Littlehampton Miniature Railway
Miniature railways · 1.7 km

Littlehampton Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.8 km

Angmering Baptist Church
Historic churches · 2.1 km

Littlehampton East Beach
Beaches · 2.1 km

Littlehampton Community School
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km

Littlehampton College
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km

The Littlehampton Academy
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km

East Beach Cafe
Cafés · 2.1 km
Rustington is a village in West Sussex, South East England, with a population of 13,210. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 13,210
- Administrative county
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
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Things to see in Rustington
38 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Rustington →
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Bailiffscourt Chapel
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📷 5Beaches · South East England
Climping Beach
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Cemeteries · South East England
Littlehampton Cemetery
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Beaches · South East England
Littlehampton East Beach
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📷 5Lighthouses · South East England
Littlehampton East Pier Lighthouse
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Manor House
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Theatres · South East England
The Windmill Entertainment Centre
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Theatres · South East England
Classic Littlehampton
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Public art & sculpture · South East England
River Circle
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Bowling alleys · South East England
Out of Bounds
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Miniature railways · South East England
Littlehampton Miniature Railway
Littlehampton Miniature Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · South East England
Littlehampton Redoubt
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Archaeological sites · South East England
Littlehampton Battery (destroyed)
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Museums · South East England
Littlehampton Museum
Littlehampton Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Museums · South East England
Rustington Museum
Rustington Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Theme parks · South East England
Harbour Park
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Theme parks · South East England
Peter Pan's Playground
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Farms (open to visitors) · South East England
Poling Preceptory
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Historic churches · South East England
The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen
The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Manor houses · South East England
Brookpits Manor
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Memorials & monuments · South East England
Littlehampton War Memorial
Littlehampton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Natural landmarks · South East England
Littlehampton Community School
Littlehampton Community School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Natural landmarks · South East England
Littlehampton College
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Natural landmarks · South East England
The Littlehampton Academy
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Museums · South East England
Rustington Museum
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📷 5Bowling alleys · South East England
Out of Bounds
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East Preston
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Miniature railways · South East England
Littlehampton Miniature Railway
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Cemeteries · South East England
Littlehampton Cemetery
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Where to eat & stay near Rustington
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Angmering Manor Hotel
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📷 5Hostels · South East England
YHA Littlehampton
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Caravan parks · South East England
Littlehampton Caravan Club Site
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Caravan parks · South East England
Brook Lane Caravan Park
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Brookside Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Onslow Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
Cafés · South East England
East Beach Cafe
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Historic pubs · South East England
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Historic pubs · South East England
The 6 Bells Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rustington?
- Rustington is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN16 2NE), in the parish of Rustington.
- What is Rustington?
- Rustington — village in West Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Rustington?
- The nearest railway station is Angmering, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN16 2NE.
- Is Rustington free to visit?
- Yes, Rustington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rustington?
- The nearest railway station is Angmering, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN16 2NE.