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About Sompting
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, especially the tower which is believed to date from the 11th century and is thought to be the only one of its kind in England. The tower is quite striking, it rises to 100 feet and can be spotted from all around. Not only is the church lovely to look at, but it has a fascinating history associated with the Knights Templer who rebuilt the nave and chancel, and added the north and south transepts in about 1180.
Despite the fact that urban development has linked Sompting to Lancing, it still has its interesting places - one is the home of Edward Trelawny, friend of Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Visitors will find a couple of attractive, friendly pubs, all the usual shops and, in 2005 there were reports of a sighting of crop circles close to the busy A27.
The sprawl of Sompting extends across Broadwater to the sandy beaches of West Worthing, a favoured place for summer holidays where there is a museum recalling the history and heritage of the area. Closeby is the sailing resort of Shoreham-by-the-Sea.
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 Sompting
| Beach House Park | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Cissbury Ring | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| St. Mary's House & Gardens | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Bramber Castle | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Highdown Gardens | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Highdown Hill | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Woods Mill Nature Reserve | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hove Museum & Art Gallery | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| British Engineerium | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Preston Manor | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Newtimber Place | (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Brighton Fishing Museum | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Brighton Toy & Model Museum | (8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Royal Pavilion | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Brighton Museum & Art Gallery | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
All attractions in SomptingAll attractions in West SussexComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Sompting
Lancing, in the county of West Sussex (0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
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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Worthing, in the county of West Sussex (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SW)
Worthing is a delight for visitors, situated between the beautiful South Downs, and five miles of award winning coastline. The...
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Shoreham-by-Sea, in the county of West Sussex (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction E)
Now an increasingly popular and interesting resort.
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Fulking, in the county of West Sussex (6.4 miles, 10.4 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 (8.2 miles, 13.3 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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Littlehampton, in the county of West Sussex (8.8 miles, 14.2 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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Brighton, in the county of East Sussex (8.9 miles, 14.3 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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Arundel, in the county of West Sussex (9.7 miles, 15.6 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 (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction NW)
Amberley is a pretty little village on the edge of the South Downs, near to the Cathedral town of Arundel.
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Fittleworth, in the county of West Sussex (13.7 miles, 22.1 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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Telscombe, in the county of East Sussex (14.5 miles, 23.4 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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Lewes, in the county of East Sussex (15.5 miles, 24.9 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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Petworth, in the county of West Sussex (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction NW)
Petworth is an atmospheric place, it has a wealth of historic visitor attractions nearby and its close proximity to the attractive town of Chichester and its famous harbour.
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Horsham, in the county of West Sussex (16.1 miles, 26.0 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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Newhaven, in the county of East Sussex (17.0 miles, 27.3 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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All towns in West SussexComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Lancing Station | (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) |
| East Worthing Station | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SW) |
| M23 Junction 11 | (18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction N) |
| M23 Junction 10A | (20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction NE) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (23.3 miles, 37.5 km, direction N) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (44.8 miles, 72.1 km, direction N) |
| Sompting to London | (47.8 miles, 77.0 km, direction N) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Sompting
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Sompting center |
| The Windsor Hotel | (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SW) |
| The Chatsworth Hotel | (1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction SW) |
| Grand Victorian Hotel | (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction SW) |
| Sussex Pad Hotel | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Berkeley Hotel | (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction SW) |
| The Cavendish Hotel | (2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction SW) |
| Beach Hotel | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SW) |
| The Burlington Hotel | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction SW) |
| Old Tollgate Restaurant And Hotel | (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction N) |
| Highdown Hotel & Restaurant | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction W) |
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