A day out in Worthing

Norman Potting · May 31, 2014

O.K. NSC'ers, thinking of going to Worthing for a day out with the family tomorrow. Sensible (and not so sensible) suggestions invited as to what there is for the Potting family (55, 49, 10 and 12) to see and do (and possibly eat).

hybrid_x · May 31, 2014

the 49 and 55 year old among you can go to sleep watching the green bowls on a bench (near the old aquarina), while the 10 and 12 go shoplifting in the nearby guildborne centre.

(the above is assuming you want to blend in with the locals).

TheJasperCo · May 31, 2014

Brookland's Park in nearby Lancing has mini golf, go-karting, pleasure boast and is very family orientated, and there are activities on the beach near to Splashpoint right beside the seafront. Could just go for a walk along the promenade, taking in the pier and fairground rides that are taking place through half-term. I think there's a 10k race on as well during the morning, so road closures might be in place and the town might be busy as you'd expect.

lawros left foot · May 31, 2014

hybrid_x said:
the 49 and 55 year old among you can go to sleep watching the green bowls on a bench (near the old aquarina), while the 10 and 12 go shoplifting in the nearby guildborne centre.

(the above is assuming you want to blend in with the locals).

To be honest, there aren't many shops left in the Guildbourne centre, much better shoplifting in Montague street

Pickles · May 31, 2014

hybrid_x said:
the 49 and 55 year old among you can go to sleep watching the green bowls on a bench (near the old aquarina), while the 10 and 12 go shoplifting in the nearby guildborne centre.

(the above is assuming you want to blend in with the locals).

Let's pose the same question then, Mr f.uckin know all.

Where would you advise the said family to go in Brighton?

Grombleton · May 31, 2014

lawros left foot said:
To be honest, there aren't many shops left in the Guildbourne centre, much better shoplifting in Montague street

I was shocked the last time I went in the Guildbourne. It's like a morgue.

Pickles said:
Let's pose the same question then, Mr f.uckin know all.

Where would you advise the said family to go in Brighton?

I assume you're a (proud) Worthing resident. He's right though. As someone who when they were young used to play Bowls in Worthing, it was a tough choice as to what to do.

Pickles · May 31, 2014

Grombleton said:
I was shocked the last time I went in the Guildbourne. It's like a morgue.

I assume you're a (proud) Worthing resident. He's right though. As someone who when they were young used to play Bowls in Worthing, it was a tough choice as to what to do.

Sort of.

I was born in Brighton and moved West about 24 years ago.

I've made some truly fantastic friends in Worthing and I see myself as half Brighton and half Worthing.

Don't diss Worthing just for a gag!

Bevendean Hillbilly · May 31, 2014

Ahhh...the guildbourne centre. My stepmom used to work in the Tiroler dressed up as a bierfrau. My nan used to send me round to the off licence downstairs to pick up a bottle of Gordon's..I was about 10 at the time...she used to ring ahead and tell the manager I was coming and he'd hand it over in a brown bag.

I went there a little while ago. It's just full of pound shops and tat now. Very sad.

lawros left foot · May 31, 2014

Bevendean Hillbilly said:
Ahhh...the guildbourne centre. My stepmom used to work in the Tiroler dressed up as a bierfrau. My nan used to send me round to the off licence downstairs to pick up a bottle of Gordon's..I was about 10 at the time...she used to ring ahead and tell the manager I was coming and he'd hand it over in a brown bag.

I went there a little while ago. It's just full of pound shops and tat now. Very sad.

When it first opened it had a smallish fountain in the middle, a bottle of Fairy Liquid used to go a long way

Blues Rock DJ · May 31, 2014

good luck.....all day you say ??

British Bulldog · May 31, 2014

TheJasperCo said:
Brookland's Park in nearby Lancing has mini golf, go-karting, pleasure boast and is very family orientated,

Trouble is it might not be opening this year due to vandalism.

Cheeky Monkey · May 31, 2014

A day out in Worthing is an oxymoron Norman. Go to the Martello Museum in Seaford instead, then on to Jimmy Hendrix's widow's gaff on Belgrave Road, pop into the dentists on Stafford Road where ex-punk and Sex Pistols goddess Jordan works (actually it might be the vets on Stafford Road!) and round your celeb spotting day out off with a trip up Firle Rd to see the house where the actor who played Blake Carrington's father in Dynasty used to live. I think Jimmy Tarbuck also has a flat in the new development opposite the train station. Who needs Beverley Hills?

:wink:

Bevendean Hillbilly · May 31, 2014

lawros left foot said:
When it first opened it had a smallish fountain in the middle, a bottle of Fairy Liquid used to go a long way

I remember the fountain...the smooth granite floor was excellent for roller booting through too...we used to get up to terrific speed before leaping down the stairs at the back.

What the **** was I thinking!

jevs · May 31, 2014

Highcroft Gardens

TheJasperCo · May 31, 2014

British Bulldog said:
TheJasperCo said:

Brookland's Park in nearby Lancing has mini golf, go-karting, pleasure boast and is very family orientated,

Trouble is it might not be opening this year due to vandalism.

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Yeah I heard about that but I'm certain it applies to one particular part of the park, around the paddling pool.

Beach Hut · May 31, 2014

TheJasperCo said:
British Bulldog said:

Yeah I heard about that but I'm certain it applies to one particular part of the park, around the paddling pool.

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I am sure the Go-karting was open when I cycled past it the other day.

Luke93 · May 31, 2014

Things to do in Worthing:

-Bowling (though chav infested)
-Shopping on the high-street (though I wouldn't travel to Worthing to do this)
-Pavilion, great to see a failed 80's star
-Dome cinema, actually reasonably priced (but limited showings)
-And, umm, there's the 'lido' XD

Why are you coming to Worthing again?

Pinkie Brown · May 31, 2014

Cheeky Monkey said:
A day out in Worthing is an oxymoron Norman. Go to the Martello Museum in Seaford instead, then on to Jimmy Hendrix's widow's gaff on Belgrave Road, pop into the dentists on Stafford Road where ex-punk and Sex Pistols goddess Jordan works (actually it might be the vets on Stafford Road!) and round your celeb spotting day out off with a trip up Firle Rd to see the house where the actor who played Blake Carrington's father in Dynasty used to live. I think Jimmy Tarbuck also has a flat in the new development opposite the train station. Who needs Beverley Hills?

Not forgetting the lead singer of one hit wonders from the 80's, The Mobiles. Anna? She's apparently a resident of Seaford. Believe she works in a Doctors surgery there.

Hey Rock n Roll......

Steve Foster · May 31, 2014

Luke93 said:
Things to do in Worthing:

-Bowling (though chav infested)
-Shopping on the high-street (though I wouldn't travel to Worthing to do this)
-Pavilion, great to see a failed 80's start
-Dome cinema, actually reasonably priced (but limited showings)
-And, umm, there's the 'lido' XD

Why are you coming to Worthing again?

Add a nice brisk walk up to Cissbury Ring. The forecast tomorrow is good & you'll see miles from the top.

Splash point pool is good too.

catfish · May 31, 2014

Bevendean Hillbilly said:
Ahhh...the guildbourne centre. My stepmom used to work in the Tiroler dressed up as a bierfrau. My nan used to send me round to the off licence downstairs to pick up a bottle of Gordon's..I was about 10 at the time...she used to ring ahead and tell the manager I was coming and he'd hand it over in a brown bag.

I went there a little while ago. It's just full of pound shops and tat now. Very sad.

A friend of mine used to manage that offy.

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