From a 'frumpet' stack to end-of-the-pier dining: why Hove and Worthing make the perfect day trip double act

A relaxed day trip along Sussex’s coast becomes a two-town reset for Radhika Sanghani, starting in Hove—just west of busy Brighton. She rides the Southern train from London and slows down on arrival, taking in Hove’s Victorian touches near the station, then heads to Church Road for food. At Oeuf, she tries the “frumpets,” crumpets cooked like French toast with toppings, including a savoury “return of the shack.” She then seeks quieter diversions, including a secret-garden moment with journaling, plus stops like Maka Kitchen and Cafe and Real Patisserie. After lunch, she turns to flotation therapy at Float Spa for a full hour. She then travels 20 minutes by train to Worthing to continue exploring.