Worthing voted 6th worst seaside destination in the UK – but it’s ready to prove the doubters wrong

By John Holden
Published 6th May 2021, 12:15 BST
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Worthing’s council, businesses and community organisations are teaming up to create the staycation destination of the summer.

The Summer in Worthing ’21 campaign is laying on a plethora of events, activities and hospitality delights to boost post-pandemic recovery and cash in on the expected staycation boom.

It is part of the Time for Worthing investment body, formed of Worthing Borough Council, local businesses and community organisations, aiming to ‘put the town on the map as a place to visit, live, work and invest’.

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Summer in Worthing ’21 will look to take advantage of new hospitality ventures, such as the Perch on the Pier restaurant or MasterChef winner Kenny Tutt’s Bayside Social, due to open at the Bayside Apartments.

Worthing seafront, Worthing Pier and the Worthing Observation Wheel. Picture by Eddie Mitchell SUS-200708-153117001Worthing seafront, Worthing Pier and the Worthing Observation Wheel. Picture by Eddie Mitchell SUS-200708-153117001
Worthing seafront, Worthing Pier and the Worthing Observation Wheel. Picture by Eddie Mitchell SUS-200708-153117001

Other new restaurants are popping up all the time and concessions stands have extended Worthing’s food offer to the seafront.

Outdoor theatre and circus acts will take place outside the Pavilion on the seafront every Saturday throughout August and watersports such as paddle boarding, kite surfing, kayaking and wind surfing will be held on the open sea.

On August 14, the Busk in Worthing festival will see emerging live musicians play at various spots around the town, including the beach, the pier, Steyne Gardens and Worthing Railway Station.