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About Shoreham-by-Sea
Now an increasingly popular and interesting resort, the history of Shoreham is firmly rooted in the days when the Saxons came to these parts at around the time of the 5th-century. Shoreham has three beautiful churches but the town itself is dominated by the Norman church of St.Mary de Havre which dates 1103. St. Julians, dates 11th-century and the church of St.Nicholas which has been extensively renovated, incorporates Saxon work, thus evidencing Shorehams early beginnings. All three churches have reminders of an ancient past and are a source of fascination and inspiration.
Shoreham has a natural harbour of about a mile long and the harbour wall is a favourite haunt of fishermen. It is a very pleasant place to while away a few hours, unwinding and chatting to the locals who are always willing to regale you with old seafaring tales and daring deeds of yesteryear. There are magnificent coastal views in every direction and from the bridge that crosses the River Adur there is a stunning view of the town and the old Norman church.
Marlipins Museum, dates back to the 12th-century, it is a fascinating building, said to be one of the oldest of it's kind in Europe. There are several other old and interesting buildings in the town.
Shoreham, although a quieter resort than the nearby larger resorts of Worthing and Brighton, offers good surfing and sailing and excellent shopping facilities. There are splendid inns to be found both in the town and surrounding countryside.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Shoreham-by-Sea
| St. Mary's House & Gardens | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Bramber Castle | (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Hove Museum & Art Gallery | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| British Engineerium | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Cissbury Ring | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Woods Mill Nature Reserve | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Preston Manor | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Beach House Park | (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Brighton Fishing Museum | (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Brighton Toy & Model Museum | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Royal Pavilion | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Blatchington Windmill | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Brighton Museum & Art Gallery | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Newtimber Place | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Brighton Pier | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
All attractions in Shoreham-by-SeaAll attractions in West SussexComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Shoreham-by-Sea
Lancing, in the county of West Sussex (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction W)
Lancing is found between Worthing and Shoreham-by-the-Sea, it has a pleasant coastal atmosphere and an enjoyable mix of properties from several periods.
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Sompting, in the county of West Sussex (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction W)
Sompting has one of the oldest churches in the country. The parish church of St. Mary is mainly Norman, but has much visible Anglo-Saxon work.
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Worthing, in the county of West Sussex (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction W)
Worthing is a delight for visitors, situated between the beautiful South Downs, and five miles of award winning coastline. The...
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Fulking, in the county of West Sussex (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction NE)
Fulking is a small village flourishing amongst the northern slopes of the South Downs.
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Newtimber, in the county of West Sussex (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NE)
A small village in the South Downs area. It has church and a Manor House but no pub or shops
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Brighton, in the county of East Sussex (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction E)
Once a fishing village, Brighton was firmly put on the map in the 18th century by the young Prince of Wales, later to become George IV.
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Littlehampton, in the county of West Sussex (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W)
Littlehampton is a pleasant holiday resort that offers miles of golden sands for sunbathing, or for children to have a fine time building sand castles!
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Telscombe, in the county of East Sussex (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction E)
The tranquillity of this attractive little village is owed to its seclusion. Telscombe rests in a fold of beautiful Sussex countryside, and the fact that it is difficult to reach from the coast, adds to its charms.
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Arundel, in the county of West Sussex (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction W)
This attractive hill-town is dominated by the sheer magnificence of its castle
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Amberley, in the county of West Sussex (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction W)
Amberley is a pretty little village on the edge of the South Downs, near to the Cathedral town of Arundel.
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Lewes, in the county of East Sussex (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction E)
Lewes is the boyhood home of the famous diarist, John Evelyn (1620 - 1706) He lived at Southover Grange, an Elizabethan house, which is close to the castle.
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Newhaven, in the county of East Sussex (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction E)
Best known for its cross channel ferries and for its fort built in the 1860's as part of Britain's coastal defences, but which is now a fascinating museum offering visitors the opportunity to experience a massive fortress at first hand.
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Fittleworth, in the county of West Sussex (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction NW)
This picturesque little village is dominated by the Church of St.Mary, which stands proudly on top of a hill.
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Horsham, in the county of West Sussex (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction N)
A feature of the town is St.Mark's Church in North Street, this was built in 1839 but was considerably altered during restoration work of around 1869.
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Seaford, in the county of East Sussex (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction E)
The town is famous for its Martello Tower built as part of the English defences against invading European neighbours, this is the westernmost of the towers and is now an interesting local history museum.
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All towns in West SussexComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Shoreham-by-Sea Station | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) |
| Lancing Station | (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction W) |
| M23 Junction 11 | (17.8 miles, 28.7 km, direction N) |
| M23 Junction 10A | (19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction N) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (22.3 miles, 36.0 km, direction N) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (44.8 miles, 72.1 km, direction N) |
| Shoreham-by-Sea to London | (47.1 miles, 75.7 km, direction N) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Shoreham-by-Sea
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Shoreham-by-Sea center |
| Sussex Pad Hotel | (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) |
| The Windsor Hotel | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW) |
| Old Tollgate Restaurant And Hotel | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NW) |
| Princes Marine Hotel | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction E) |
| The Chatsworth Hotel | (4.3 miles, 6.8 km, direction SW) |
| Seafield House | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction E) |
| Grand Victorian Hotel | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction W) |
| Best Western Berkeley Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction SW) |
| The Courtlands Hotel | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E) |
| The Claremont | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Shoreham-by-Sea |
