natural wonder
Devil’s Dyke
The longest, deepest and widest dry valley in Britain, on the South Downs escarpment above Brighton.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Broadwater
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Broadwater
Broadwater works well as a base: 5 minutes from Goring-by-Sea, 13km from Devil’s Dyke.
Broadwater is in England, United Kingdom, with about 8,400 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Goring-by-Sea, about 4 km away.
Broadwater is a neighbourhood of Worthing, in the borough of Worthing in West Sussex, England. Situated between the South Downs and the English Channel, Broadwater was once a parish in its own right and included Worthing when the latter was a small fishing hamlet. Before its incorporation into the Borough of WorthingRead more
in 1902 Broadwater also included the manor of Offington to the north. It borders Tarring to the west, Sompting to the east, and East Worthing to the south-east.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Broadwater?
Within an hour or so of Broadwater: Devil’s Dyke (13 km), Arundel Castle (13 km), Brighton Beach (17 km), Goodwood Festival of Speed (26 km).
Are there any good drives near Broadwater?
The nearest famous roads are Goodwood Festival of Speed, Crystal Palace Circuit and Military Road, Isle of Wight.
Where is Broadwater?
Broadwater is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Goring-by-Sea.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,442
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 50.8289, -0.3759
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Broadwater
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Arundel Castle
The restored Norman seat of the Dukes of Norfolk, dominating the Arun valley alongside a French Gothic cathedral.
13 km · about 25 min drive
beach
Brighton Beach
A famous pebble beach on England's south coast known for its Victorian pier, vibrant arts scene, and seaside charm.
17 km · about 20 min drive
historic highway
Goodwood Festival of Speed
The hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.
26 km · about 30 min drive
film location
Goodwood Motor Circuit (Ford v Ferrari and period racing)
The 1948 circuit used for period motorsport filming and the Goodwood Revival; the surrounding Sussex Downs lanes are excellent driving.
26 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Goodwood Motor Circuit
Historic circuit famous for the Revival and Festival of Speed, offering member track days on the original 1948 layout.
27 km · about 30 min drive
national park
South Downs National Park
Rolling chalk downland stretching from Winchester to the white cliffs of Beachy Head, England's newest national park.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Dunsfold Aerodrome (Top Gear Test Track)
The famous airfield test track used by BBC Top Gear for its power laps and celebrity challenges.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Broadwater
- 26 kmGoodwood Festival of SpeedThe hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.
- 37 kmCuckmere HavenA meandering river valley meeting the sea beneath the Seven Sisters, giving the classic view of the cliffs and coastguard cottages.
- 39 kmLeith HillThe highest point in south-east England at 294 m, its 18th-century tower taking visitors just above the 1,000-foot mark.
- 45 kmBeachy HeadThe highest chalk sea cliff in Britain at 162 m, with a red-and-white lighthouse standing on the shore below.
- 47 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
- 69 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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