Shoreham-by-Sea

Ropetackle Arts Centre is a multi-award-winning arts venue that attracts some of the biggest and best performing arts events in the UK. Situated in the heart of Shoreham, and staffed almost entirely by volunteers, Ropetackle is run by and for the local community. Friendly, welcoming, diverse and fun, it's a great night out at a fair price.

The striking chequerboard flint and Caen limestone facade is one of the oldest Norman buildings in Sussex. The museum tells the story of Shoreham’s maritime and local history from prehistoric to medieval times. Two unexpected local industries, illustrated in historic photographs, are Shoreham airport and Shoreham Beach silent movie industry.

Shoreham is dominated by its modern port facilities. The huge chimney of Shoreham Power Station at Shoreham Harbour can be seen from all along the Sussex coast and for miles out to sea in the English Channel. A thriving and hard-working port, the area around it is densely packed warehousing and industrial. Shoreham harbour has an attractive marina.