Worthing Sussex Worthing is located along the West Sussex coastline, to the west of Brighton. The seafront here has enjoyed a recent rival thanks to a serious injection of funds to ensure its successful rejuvenation. The five-mile stretch of seafront is now a proud award winner for its clean and safe coastline and has the recent aesthetic addition of a series of exotic palm trees, planted in time for the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations in 2002. Worthing enjoys the benefit of historically appealing to an older clientele and is a popular place for many whom have enjoyed visiting the region in previous years to later retire too. Although Worthing is also popular with younger families the livelier set tend to opt for nearby Brighton, leaving Worthing to enjoy a more relaxed way of life. Its close proximity to the picturesque South Downs gives plenty of scope for visitors to take adventurous days out walking and hiking through the scenic countryside, as well as Worthing providing plenty to interest visitors in its own right. The history of this area dates back to the Stone Age, but it was many years later during the New Stone Age era that it became a major settlement and productive flint-mining centre. Relics of the Bronze Age and Roman times in particular, can also be seen in the local museum, a museum that is well worth taking time out to investigate. Today Worthing’s most famous landmark is its pier that was built back in 1862 when Worthing was emerging as a popular seaside holiday resort. Although still present today the pier has undergone a number of rebuilding projects after being destroyed by sea and fire, as well as being intentionally damaged to prevent invasion during World War II.