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Highdown Gardens are gardens on the western edge of the town of Worthing, close to the village of Ferring and the National Trust archaeological site Highdown Hill, in West Sussex, England. Overlooking the sea from the South Downs, they contain a collection of rare plants and trees, collectively a national collection. The gardens are owned and maintained by Worthing Borough Council with free admission.

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Worthing Museum & Art Gallery

Worthing Museum & Art Gallery

5.11km from Highdown Gardens

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery are in the center of Worthing near the grade II* listed St Paul's. It is the largest museum in West Sussex and has one of the largest costume and textile collections in the UK. The 19th century and 20th century galleries display just a tiny fraction of the museum's contents. The museum also holds records for all archaeological finds between the rivers Adur and Arun.

Worthing Beach

Worthing Beach

5.25km from Highdown Gardens

Worthing Beach has centrally located a short distance from the town centre close by to local attractions and amenities available in the town centre. The beach is the best known and most visited of the beaches in the area. and the best known and most visited of the beaches here. Popular activities on the beach include fishing, windsurfing and swimming, although there is no lifeguard service. There is zoning for water sports.

Worthing Pier

Worthing Pier

5.48km from Highdown Gardens

Worthing Pier is a public pleasure pier in Worthing, West Sussex, England. Designed by Sir Robert Rawlinson, it was opened on 12 April 1862 and remains open to the public . The pier originally was a simple promenade deck 960 ft long and 15 ft wide. In 1888 the pier was upgraded with the width increased to 30 ft and the pier head increased to 105 ft for a 650-seat pavilion to be built. It is a Grade II listed building structure.

National Trust - Cissbury Ring

National Trust - Cissbury Ring

5.59km from Highdown Gardens

Cissbury Ring is an 84.2-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Worthing in West Sussex. It is owned by the National Trust and is designated a Scheduled monument for its Neolithic flint mine and Iron Age hillfort. Cissbury Ring is the largest hill fort in Sussex, the second-largest in England, and one of the largest in Europe overall, covering some 60 acres. The earthworks that form the fortifications were built around the beginning of the Middle Iron-Age possibly around

Littlehampton Museum

Littlehampton Museum

7.13km from Highdown Gardens

Littlehampton Museum is a popular family friendly museum,which offers a fascinating insight into the community's social history through a variety of exciting galleries, many with audio points and interactive elements to help guide you through the history of the town. It was located at the heart of the beautiful seaside town of Littlehampton.

Harbour Park Amusements

Harbour Park Amusements

7.48km from Highdown Gardens

Harbour Park is the number one thing to do in Sussex if you're planning a family day out.  It is situated on the beach, adjacent to the working Harbour & Marina. The Park Features traditional rides plus other modern attractions. It provides a safe, clean and fun environment for families with children between 2 - 12 years to enjoy.

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West Sussex is a county in South East England on the English Channel coast. The county has a long history of human settlement dating back to the Lower Paleolithic era. West Sussex has a range of scenery, including Wealden, downland, and coastal.

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