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Towns & cities · South East England

Rustington

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Rustington — village in West Sussex, England, UK.

Rustington, towns & cities in West Sussex

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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.

Directions on Google Maps →

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.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

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.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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
Angmering1.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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

Things to see in Rustington

38 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Rustington

Bailiffscourt Chapel📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

Bailiffscourt Chapel

Bailiffscourt Chapel — church in Climping, West Sussex, England, UK.

Free
Climping Beach📷 5

Beaches · South East England

Climping Beach

Climping Beach — UK Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Free🐕👶
War graves, Littlehampton cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 1943661📷 5

Cemeteries · South East England

Littlehampton Cemetery

Littlehampton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Part of the seafront at Littlehampton - geograph.org.uk - 2015160📷 5

Beaches · South East England

Littlehampton East Beach

Littlehampton East Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Littlehampton East Pier Lighthouse📷 5

Lighthouses · South East England

Littlehampton East Pier Lighthouse

Littlehampton East Pier Lighthouse — lighthouse in England.

Free🐕👶
Manor House📷 5

Historic houses · South East England

Manor House

Manor House — house in Littlehampton, Arun, West Sussex, England, UK.

👶
Littlehampton , Harbour Park "castle" - geograph.org.uk - 7095365📷 5

Theatres · South East England

The Windmill Entertainment Centre

The Windmill Entertainment Centre in England South East, United Kingdom.

Free👶
Needle and Fred - geograph.org.uk - 3045374📷 5

Theatres · South East England

Classic Littlehampton

Classic Littlehampton in England South East, United Kingdom.

River Circle - geograph.org.uk - 8166512📷 5

Public art & sculpture · South East England

River Circle

River Circle in England South East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕rla.wvsd.org
Cycle track with footpath, Rustington Retail Park - geograph.org.uk - 1035390📷 5

Bowling alleys · South East England

Out of Bounds

Out of Bounds — a bowling in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶
Littlehampton to Rustington and back (53) - geograph.org.uk - 2314131📷 5

Miniature railways · South East England

Littlehampton Miniature Railway

Littlehampton Miniature Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶
East Pier Littlehampton - geograph.org.uk - 1902432📷 5

Archaeological sites · South East England

Littlehampton Redoubt

Littlehampton Redoubt — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Littlehampton Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 7095488📷 5

Archaeological sites · South East England

Littlehampton Battery (destroyed)

Littlehampton Battery (destroyed) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
St Mary, Littlehampton, Stations of the Cross - geograph.org.uk - 2313055📷 5

Museums · South East England

Littlehampton Museum

Littlehampton Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk
Postbox Broadmark Lane Rustington - geograph.org.uk - 7449499📷 5

Museums · South East England

Rustington Museum

Rustington Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free👶rustingtonmuseum.org
Littlehampton , Harbour Park "castle" - geograph.org.uk - 7095365📷 5

Theme parks · South East England

Harbour Park

Harbour Park — a theme park in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free👶harbourpark.com
Littlehampton , Harbour Park "castle" - geograph.org.uk - 7095365📷 5

Theme parks · South East England

Peter Pan's Playground

Peter Pan's Playground was an amusement park in the coastal resort of Worthing, West Sussex, England for young children under 11 years of age (children had to be accompanied by an adult)

Free👶
South to Poling - geograph.org.uk - 1998987📷 5

Farms (open to visitors) · South East England

Poling Preceptory

Poling Preceptory — a Grade I-listed farm in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶
Lyminster, St Mary Magdalene, churchyard (1) - geograph.org.uk - 2296871📷 5

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.

FreeGrade I
Elizabeth II postbox on Caravan park, Climping - geograph.org.uk - 8043914📷 5

Manor houses · South East England

Brookpits Manor

Brookpits Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

zestate.co.uk
Littlehampton to Rustington and back (6) - geograph.org.uk - 2313482📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Littlehampton War Memorial

Littlehampton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Littlehampton to Rustington and back (126) - geograph.org.uk - 2317452📷 5

Natural landmarks · South East England

Littlehampton Community School

Littlehampton Community School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Littlehampton to Rustington and back (126) - geograph.org.uk - 2317452📷 5

Natural landmarks · South East England

Littlehampton College

Littlehampton College — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Littlehampton to Rustington and back (126) - geograph.org.uk - 2317452📷 5

Natural landmarks · South East England

The Littlehampton Academy

The Littlehampton Academy — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Nearby

Postbox Broadmark Lane Rustington - geograph.org.uk - 7449499📷 5

Museums · South East England

Rustington Museum

Rustington Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free👶rustingtonmuseum.org
Bend in a soaking Sheepfold Avenue - geograph.org.uk - 1665353📷 5

Villages · South East England

East Preston

East Preston — a village in england south east.

Cycle track with footpath, Rustington Retail Park - geograph.org.uk - 1035390📷 5

Bowling alleys · South East England

Out of Bounds

Out of Bounds — a bowling in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶
East PrestonFlagship📷 10

Towns & cities · South East England

East Preston

East Preston — village and civil parish in West Sussex, England, UK.

Free🐕👶arun.gov.uk
Littlehampton to Rustington and back (53) - geograph.org.uk - 2314131📷 5

Miniature railways · South East England

Littlehampton Miniature Railway

Littlehampton Miniature Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶
War graves, Littlehampton cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 1943661📷 5

Cemeteries · South East England

Littlehampton Cemetery

Littlehampton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕littlehampton-tc.gov.uk

Where to eat & stay near Rustington

Places to stay

Angmering, cottages - geograph.org.uk - 6120140📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Angmering Manor Hotel

Angmering Manor Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

angmeringmanor.southcoastinns.co.uk
Car park and housing in Littlehampton, West Sussex - geograph.org.uk - 4299648📷 5

Hostels · South East England

YHA Littlehampton

YHA Littlehampton — a hostel in england south east.

Freeyha.org.uk
Lyminster Road at the junction of Coomes Way - geograph.org.uk - 5823836📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Littlehampton Caravan Club Site

Littlehampton Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england south east.

Ferring Rife - geograph.org.uk - 2523230📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Brook Lane Caravan Park

Brook Lane Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.

Freebrooklanecaravanpark.co.uk
Shady secluded seat - geograph.org.uk - 3028803📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Brookside Caravan Park

Brookside Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.

Freebrooksideuk.com
Meadow Way, Ferring - geograph.org.uk - 5488443📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Onslow Caravan Park

Onslow Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.

Freeislandmeadow.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

East Beach Cafe - geograph.org.uk - 2555232📷 5

Cafés · South East England

East Beach Cafe

East Beach Cafe — a café in england south east.

east-beach-cafe.weeblyte.com
Courtwick Lane Wick - geograph.org.uk - 3156287📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

Locomotive Public House

Locomotive Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Lyminster Road at the junction of Coomes Way - geograph.org.uk - 5823836📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The 6 Bells Public House

The 6 Bells Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Tarrant Street, Arundel - geograph.org.uk - 3082059📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Newburgh Arms

The Newburgh Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.

Bond Street, Arundel - geograph.org.uk - 5316234📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Victory Public House

The Victory Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

St Marys Gate Inn - geograph.org.uk - 2082723📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

St Marys Gate Public House

St Marys Gate Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

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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.