Address: 3AJ, Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3PX
Location
Worthing is a seaside resort town in West Sussex, England. It's located at the foot of the South Downs, 11 miles west of Brighton and 18 miles east of Chichester. With its pier, beach, and local shops, Worthing is a popular tourist destination during the holidays, but it is still worth visiting all year round.
What's there?
Worthing Pier is at the centre of the seaside attractions, with the Pavilion Theatre, Atrium Bar, arcade, and South Pavilion. Fishing on the pier is free of charge.
Worthing is a great place for some shopping, with a variety of high-street shops, independent boutiques, and larger shopping centres.
Along the Worthing coastline, you will find plenty of restaurants and beachside stores.
Parking
You can park along the marine parade, which follows the coastline. Pay-and-display parking is £1.20 per hour, and you can park for a maximum of 4 hours.
There are multiple disabled parking bays about 100 metres from the pier.
You can also park around Steyne Gardens. Parking here can also give visitors easy access to some of the local shops.
Parking is free for those with blue badges.
Accessibility
Worthing is ideal for visitors who struggle to walk long distances, with plenty of benches along the seafront path. There are benches every 10-15 metres along the shoreline as well as the pier.
The paths along the beach and pier are suitable for wheelchair and mobility scooter users; with ramp access on each side of the pier's entrance.
There are two public toilets, both located a short distance from either side of the pier.
When to visit?
The pier is open from 6am to 10pm (depending on the weather).
Worthing tends to be busy during the holidays. I have always been able to find a place to park, but it can be a fair distance from the pier and main town centre. Finding a place to park during off-seasons is much easier.
Conclusion
With level paths, blue badge parking, and plenty of benches, Worthing is a great location for those with health conditions that can make getting around difficult. Parking along the beach means walking distances are minimal ,and with a blue badge, it's free. I would highly recommend this location.