If you’re looking for a location to call home that has a blend of nature, history, and a vibrant community, then Lancing could be perfect for you.
This charming seaside town, nestled in the heart of West Sussex, is a hidden gem and offers everything from natural beauty to top education, making it the ideal place for you to call home. Read on to discover all that Lancing has to offer.
Make the most of Lancing beach
Embrace a coastal lifestyle thanks to the popular Lancing beach, a shingle beach with aesthetically pleasing pastel beach huts. It is also home to a sailing club and Perch, a delicious family friendly café. Just behind Lancing beach sits Lancing Beach Green, which boasts a children’s play area, a new BMX and skate park, occasional funfairs and seasonal markets.
Nearby Shoreham Beach is popular amongst water sports enthusiasts and walkers, with Monarch's Way footpath running alongside the coast, ideal for a walk with the family and the dog.
Easy commute
Those living in Lancing benefit from an excellent transport network with easy access from Lancing to Brighton in just 20 minutes on the train and Worthing in 10 minutes.
For those looking for a getaway further afield, Lancing is well connected to airports, with Brighton City Airport located only nine minutes away whilst London Gatwick is conveniently only a 40-minute drive. Direct train links from Lancing to London Victoria also make commuting to the capital a breeze, with trains taking just over an hour.
Top choice of schools in Lancing
Families in the area have access to a top choice of schools in Lancing, with a variety of primary, secondary and independent education options available.
Picturesque Lancing College is an independent boarding and day school for 13-18 year-olds, whilst The Globe Primary Academy is a highly-regarded local primary school, and Little Lancing offers day care for children aged two months to five years through its day nursery and forest school, meaning everyone in the family is catered for.
Things to do in Lancing
There are plenty of things to do in Lancing to keep everyone in the family entertained.
Nearby Holmbush Shopping Centre in Shoreham-By-Sea is the perfect place to shop and grab a bite to eat, whereas Lancing high street offers a range of independent retailers, restaurants and cafes, ideal for life’s everyday much needed amenities.
Travel slightly further afield and be spoilt for choice with an even wider range of eateries and entertainment in Brighton and Hove.
Families will find entertainment for the kids at Brooklands Pleasure Park, with its sustainable café and adventure play area, making it a lovely family friendly day out in Lancing.
Just a short drive away in Worthing is the Connaught Theatre and Cinema, which houses touring West End productions and showcases the latest blockbuster movies. The Davison Leisure Centre, also in Worthing, offers fitness classes, sports halls and exciting programs for kids during school holidays. It also hosts a roller disco every Saturday night.
Natural Beauty
Lancing has an abundance of scenic beauty, making it well suited for nature enthusiasts and walkers alike. The Lancing Ring, a nature reserve north of the area, offers picturesque views and footpaths. Whilst the River Adur flows through Lancing and allows residents to enjoy laidback riverside strolls along the waterfront where public art installations can be found.
Widewater Lagoon, a rare lagoon lying between Shoreham and Lancing, is a secret treasure on the seafront, boasting a variety of birds, from herons to kingfishers, making it a popular walking trail for sunny summer afternoons.
New build homes in Lancing
Is the wonderful town of Lancing speaking to you?
Our New Monks Park development has a variety of new build homes for sale in Lancing and is located only a 20-minute walk away from the town centre. With homes in phase two now available for reservation, New Monks Park offers an exclusive range of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes as well as a collection of one- and two- bedroom apartments for sale in Lancing, ideal for everyone, from families to downsizers and first-time buyers.
