Lancing
Parish in Adur, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.832, -0.313 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 18 04 |
| Population: | 18,692 |
| Dialling code: | 01903 (Worthing) |
Lancing is a coastal village and civil parish in the district of Adur on the Sussex coast of West Sussex, sandwiched between Worthing and Shoreham-by-Sea. It fronts a wide shingle beach with a green promenade known locally as Lancing Beach Green, while the South Downs and the wooded Lancing Ring nature reserve rise to the north, providing countryside views and walking routes above the coast.
The skyline is dominated by the imposing chapel of Lancing College, a notable example of Gothic revival architecture and a cultural focus for concerts and events. Historically rooted in agriculture and fishing before expanding with light industry, the town today combines local manufacturing and retail with a substantial commuter population using the West Coastway Line and the nearby A27 to reach Brighton and London. Community life is lively, with sports clubs, coastal events and college activity giving Lancing a mix of seaside charm and suburban links.
Postcode districts covering Lancing
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 8 miles12.8 km
- Crawley 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Worthing 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Bognor Regis 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Littlehampton 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Horsham 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Haywards Heath 15 miles24.2 km
- Chichester 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Burgess Hill 11.6 miles18.7 km
- East Grinstead 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Seaford 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Rottingdean 11.2 miles18.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Lancing and Sompting Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Mash Barn Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Widewater Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Churchill Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Cokeham Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Manor Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Sompting Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Peverel Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- St. Nicolas Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Coombes Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Marine Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Selden Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Lancing
BN99 9AW, BN99 8FT, BN15 8BT, BN99 8HJ, BN15 8FF, BN15 8TY, BN99 9HB, BN99 8NX, BN99 8JS … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 23.2 miles37.3 km
- London Heathrow Airport 44.6 miles71.8 km
- Lancing Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Shoreham-by-Sea Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Lancing Ad
- Sleep Hotel 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Railway Hotel Worthing 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Beach Green Hotel 3 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Ardington Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.4 km
- No.124 by Guesthouse, Brighton 5 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Hotel Una 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The Highdown – Brunning and Price 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Tottington Manor 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Red Brighton Blue 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Coach and Horses 4.9 miles7.9 km
Schools in Lancing
- Lancing College Independent - secondary
- North Lancing Primary School Primary
- Seaside Primary School Primary
- Springboard Education Independent - special
- The Globe Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Shoreham Library Library 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 3 miles4.8 km
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Parham House Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Brighton Marina Marina 9.3 miles15 km
- South Downs Hill 10 miles16.2 km
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Kingley Vale Forest 11.1 miles17.8 km