West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Rustington

Rustington is a town in West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom, home to about 13,210 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 36 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 parks. The must-see places are Mewsbrook Park (2 km), Littlehampton Museum (3 km) and St Catherine's (3 km).

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

Rustington at a glance

Location
West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom
Population
about 13,210
Coordinates
50.8103° N, 0.5067° W
Places within 50 km
123 (123 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Rustington

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rustington: 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 Rustington

85 churches within 100 km of Rustington. The closest is St Catherine's (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rustington

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rustington. The closest is Arundel Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rustington

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rustington. The closest is Highdown Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Rustington

28 parks within 100 km of Rustington. The closest is Mewsbrook Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rustington

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rustington. The closest is Arundel Wetland Centre (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Rustington

20 treks within 100 km of Rustington. The closest is The Selsey Tram Way (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Rustington

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rustington
  2. 2 km Mewsbrook Park · park, West Sussex
  3. 2 km Harbour Park · park, West Sussex
  4. 1 km Climping Beach · beach, West Sussex
  5. 1 km St Catherine's · church, West Sussex
  6. 1 km Littlehampton Museum · beach, West Sussex
  7. 3 km Back to Rustington

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How to reach Rustington

    All places near Rustington by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rustington by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3685St Catherine's (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2260Arundel Castle (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1734Highdown Hill (6 km)
    Parks928Mewsbrook Park (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1223Arundel Wetland Centre (8 km)
    Treks820The Selsey Tram Way (25 km)
    Museums817Worthing Museum and Art Gallery (12 km)
    Beaches & coast612Littlehampton Museum (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs15Madina Mosque (38 km)
    Other attractions25Nab Tower (44 km)
    Temples11Shree Swaminarayan Temple (26 km)
    Buddhist sites11Cittaviveka (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Arlington Reservoir (60 km)

    Rustington: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rustington?

    Mewsbrook Park (park, about 2 km), Littlehampton Museum (beach, about 3 km), St Catherine's (church, about 3 km), Harbour Park (park, about 3 km), Climping Beach (beach, about 4 km), Highdown Hill (hill, about 6 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Rustington?

    St Catherine's, about 3 km by road; Saint Mary (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rustington?

    Arundel Castle, about 8 km by road; Amberley Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rustington?

    Highdown Hill, about 6 km by road; Bignor Hill (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rustington?

    Start in Rustington, visit Mewsbrook Park, then Harbour Park, then Climping Beach, then St Catherine's, then Littlehampton Museum, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rustington?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Rustington

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