Rustington centrally situated on the West Sussex Coast almost midway between the cathedral city of Chichester and Brighton, one of the most well-known seaside resorts in England, is ideally placed for exploring the district. Much of Rustington's charm is due to a happy blending of the old and the new, from the thatched cottages to the modern buildings. Rustington can be cited as an outstanding example of how such an old village can grow into a large residential and shopping locality whilst still remaining a community with character.