Worthing Pier and Beach

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, between Brighton and Chichester. With its pier, beach, and local shops, Worthing is a popular tourist destination during the holidays but remains 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 location for shopping, with a variety of high-street shops, independent boutiques, and larger shopping centres.

Along Worthing's coastline, you will find plenty of restaurants and beachside stores.

Parking

Parking highlighted in red

There is roadside parking along the marine parade. 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, which will give visitors easy access to some of the local shops.

Parking is free for blue-badge holders.

Accessibility

Worthing is accessible for visitors who struggle to walk long distances, with benches every 10-15 metres along the shoreline as well as on 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.

Specially designed beach wheelchairs are available. They're free to hire and are designed to help visitors with mobility issues more easily access uneven surfaces, such as the shingle beach, thanks to their large inflatable wheels. Click here for more information.

When to visit?

Steyne Gardens

The pier is open from 6am to 10pm (depending on the weather).

Worthing gets busy during holidays, so finding a place to park near the pier and town can be challenging. Off-season, parking is easier.

Conclusion

Worthing offers accessible facilities like level paths, ample benches, and blue badge parking, making it ideal for visitors with limited mobility. With attractions for all ages, it’s a great destination for the whole family all year-round.