West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Lancing

Lancing is a town in West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom, home to about 18,692 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 40 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 parks. The must-see places are Lancing Ring (2 km), St Mary's (3 km) and St Peter's RC Church (4 km).

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Lancing, England
Lancing, West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lancing at a glance

Location
West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom
Population
about 18,692
Coordinates
50.8288° N, 0.3225° W
Places within 50 km
119 (119 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Lancing

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lancing: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Lancing

82 churches within 100 km of Lancing. The closest is St Mary's (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lancing

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lancing. The closest is Lancing Ring (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lancing

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lancing. The closest is Mill Hill (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Lancing

33 parks within 100 km of Lancing. The closest is Mewsbrook Park (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lancing

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lancing. The closest is Chanctonbury Ring (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Lancing

18 museums within 100 km of Lancing. The closest is Marlipins Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lancing

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lancing
  2. 4 km Beach House Park · beach, West Sussex
  3. 4 km St Mary's · church, West Sussex
  4. 3 km Lancing Ring · heritage site, West Sussex
  5. 5 km St Peter's RC Church · church, West Sussex
  6. 1 km Marlipins Museum · museum, West Sussex
  7. 4 km Back to Lancing

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How to reach Lancing

    All places near Lancing by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lancing by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4082St Mary's (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1655Lancing Ring (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1233Mill Hill (5 km)
    Parks933Mewsbrook Park (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1331Chanctonbury Ring (11 km)
    Museums918Marlipins Museum (4 km)
    Treks718Downs Link (29 km)
    Beaches & coast610Beach House Park (4 km)
    Other attractions26Monk's House (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs24Madina Mosque (32 km)
    Temples11Shree Swaminarayan Temple (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Arlington Reservoir (44 km)
    Buddhist sites11Cittaviveka (48 km)

    Lancing: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lancing?

    Lancing Ring (heritage site, about 2 km), St Mary's (church, about 3 km), St Peter's RC Church (church, about 4 km), Marlipins Museum (museum, about 4 km), Beach House Park (beach, about 4 km), St. Mary de Haura (church, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lancing?

    119 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 parks, 13 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Lancing?

    St Mary's, about 3 km by road; St Peter's RC Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lancing?

    Lancing Ring, about 2 km by road; Shrunken Medieval Settlement at Old Erringham (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lancing?

    Mill Hill, about 5 km by road; Arundel Wetland Centre (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lancing?

    Start in Lancing, visit Beach House Park, then St Mary's, then Lancing Ring, then St Peter's RC Church, then Marlipins Museum, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lancing?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Lancing

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lancing’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lancing on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.