Lancing, situated between the South Downs and the sea, has a long history dating back to the Stone Age. During the Bronze Age (1500 to 500BC) a sacred place was made near Lancing Ring and an incense cup and fragments of pottery from this spot are now in the British Museum. Lancing College chapel dominates the landscape to the north of the A27 and is notably famous for being a national monument and a masterpiece of nineteenth century gothic design.
The southern railway works in Lancing were a significant local employer and in 1953 employed 1,750 people. When it was closed in 1964 the site, now known as Lancing Business Park, was bought and the existing buildings were then converted into factory units and new ones built.
Shopping facilities continued to expand with the increase in population after World War II. The main shopping centre is South Lancing, the smaller, older shops being south of the railway, while north of the railway in North Road there are shopping parades offering a selection of independent and national retailers. Lancing Beach Green is a large public space with direct access to the beach. Lancing is a popular destination for those wishing to visit and walk the South Downs.
A landlocked brackish lagoon which is home to some unique plantlife and a regular base…
Lancing College Chapel is a spectacular example of Victorian Gothic architecture in a…
The River Adur, an important trade route since Roman times, derives its name from the…
Twelfth-century secular building with unusual architectural features. Housing the museum…
Shoreham Beach is a designated Local Nature Reserve (LNR) supporting large areas of…
In Coombes, near Lancing, West Sussex, England UK where the Passmore family have been…
Passies Pond is a day ticket fishery with a second lake for matches. Corporate days and…
Centre offering fitness classes, badminton, basketball and volleyball courts and floodlit…
Superb gardens with 5 international class flat bowling greens. The park also contains…
Splash Point is a notable landmark on Worthing's promenade, and now transformed into an…
The Art Deco Connaught Theatre, Cinema and Studio hosts a wide variety of plays ranging…
Varied collections including art, costume, toys, archaeology and local history. Exciting…
The largest of the town’s entertainment venues, hosting live bands; Worthing Symphony…
Part of Worthing Theatres, the Pavilion Theatre is situated on the promenade at the…
The Pier offers plenty of opportunity to stop and watch the world go by and enjoy all…
The Barn Theatre is used for various activities - Theatre, Pantomime, dances and private…
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