Widewater
Ward in Adur, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.825, -0.308 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 19 04 |
| Dialling code: | 01903 (Worthing) |
Widewater is an electoral ward in the district of Adur, on the south coast of West Sussex. It sits beside the distinctive coastal lagoon known as the Widewater, a valuable local wildlife spot between Lancing and Shoreham-by-Sea, and the ward’s fringe touches the maritime activity of Shoreham Harbour. The landscape is a mix of low-lying residential streets, shingle foreshore and saltmarsh, so the area is valued for birdwatching and watersports as much as for everyday living.
Socially and economically the ward is largely residential with a blend of families, retirees and commuters who travel easily to nearby towns such as Brighton and Worthing. Local life is shaped by conservation groups, small parades of shops and pubs, and the historic coastal industries of the Shoreham area, giving Widewater a quietly maritime character rather than heavy urban bustle.
Postcode districts covering Widewater
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Crawley 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Worthing 3.7 miles6 km
- Bognor Regis 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Littlehampton 10 miles16 km
- Horsham 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Haywards Heath 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Chichester 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Burgess Hill 11.8 miles19 km
- East Grinstead 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Seaford 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Rottingdean 11 miles17.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Lancing Parish 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Mash Barn Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Lancing and Sompting Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Churchill Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Cokeham Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Manor Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- St. Nicolas Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Marine Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Sompting Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Peverel Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Shoreham-by-Sea Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Selden Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Widewater
BN15 8DN, BN15 8JD, BN15 8BG, BN15 8JJ, BN15 8HP, BN15 8JH, BN15 8DU, BN15 8LL, BN15 8NS … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 23.5 miles37.9 km
- London Heathrow Airport 45.1 miles72.5 km
- Lancing Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Shoreham-by-Sea Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
Hotels near Widewater Ad
- Sleep Hotel 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The Railway Hotel Worthing 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Beach Green Hotel 3 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Ardington Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
- No.124 by Guesthouse, Brighton 5 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Hotel Una 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Red Brighton Blue 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Highdown – Brunning and Price 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Tottington Manor 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Coach and Horses 5.2 miles8.4 km
Schools in Widewater
- Seaside Primary School Primary
- Springboard Education Independent - special
Local points of interest
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Shoreham Library Library 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Brighton Marina Marina 9 miles14.6 km
- Parham House Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
- South Downs Hill 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Kingley Vale Forest 11.1 miles17.8 km