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Rustington

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Rustington — village in West Sussex, England, UK.

Rustington, towns & cities in West Sussex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Angmering · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Rustington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 13,210 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8102°, -0.5052°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Rustington is a village and civil parish in the Arun District of West Sussex. Rustington is approximately at the midpoint of the West Sussex coast and midway between Chichester and Brighton. The A259 runs along the north of Rustington, westward to Littlehampton, Bognor Regis and Chichester, and east to Worthing and Brighton. The area forms part of the Brighton and Hove built-up area.

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Background

History

In World War I, Rustington was home to a planned American aerodrome, to the east of the High Street. Intended to launch bombing raids against Germany, the airfield was incomplete when the war ended.

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Coordinates
50.8102, -0.5052
County
West Sussex
District
Arun
Parish
Rustington
Postcode
BN16 2NE
Parliamentary constituency
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
Population
13,210
Nearest railway station
Angmering1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rustington?
Rustington is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN16 2NE), in the parish of Rustington.
Is Rustington free to visit?
Yes, Rustington is free to enter.
How do I get to Rustington?
The nearest railway station is Angmering, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN16 2NE.