Guidebook for Brighton
Sightseeing
Great old fashioned family fun. Arcades, fish and chips, hot donuts and funfair rides, or just sit on a deckchair and enjoy the view.
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveGreat old fashioned family fun. Arcades, fish and chips, hot donuts and funfair rides, or just sit on a deckchair and enjoy the view.
The iconic building of Brighton, take a stroll around the outside, or take a fascinating tour of it's amazing interiors.
494 locals recommend
Royal Pavilion
The iconic building of Brighton, take a stroll around the outside, or take a fascinating tour of it's amazing interiors.
Take a trip along the Seafront and back on this vintage railway. Great fun!
79 locals recommend
Volk’s Electric Railway
285 Madeira DrTake a trip along the Seafront and back on this vintage railway. Great fun!
Take a lovely stroll along the seafront to and from the marina. Even better if one of the many special events are going on, like vintage car meets, fun runs or parades.
Marine Parade
Marine ParadeTake a lovely stroll along the seafront to and from the marina. Even better if one of the many special events are going on, like vintage car meets, fun runs or parades.
Quirky little museum about the Brighton fishing industry. Just along from the Artists quarter with its archways of local artist's work.
15 locals recommend
Brighton Fishing Museum
Quirky little museum about the Brighton fishing industry. Just along from the Artists quarter with its archways of local artist's work.
A lovely park with large play area for kids, lots or dog walkers, large pond and lots of grass and benches to relax.
78 locals recommend
Queen's Park
1 West DrA lovely park with large play area for kids, lots or dog walkers, large pond and lots of grass and benches to relax.
A little expensive, but great views on a clear day on this huge ferris wheel.
25 locals recommend
Brighton Fringe
28-29 Richmond PlA little expensive, but great views on a clear day on this huge ferris wheel.
Brighton West Pier
Kings RoadSee what's left of this iconic pier, now a rusting skeleton.
Arts & Culture
A great compact museum, and interesting art and design collection along with Brighton and Hove history.
224 locals recommend
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
A great compact museum, and interesting art and design collection along with Brighton and Hove history.
A fascinating small art gallery and museum, especially the area about the emergence of British cinema.
75 locals recommend
Hove Museum & Art Gallery
19 New Church RdA fascinating small art gallery and museum, especially the area about the emergence of British cinema.
The Brighton Centre
Kings RoadThe big venue for conferences and gigs.
A fantastic venue (like a mini Royal Albert hall) for music, theatre and special events.
212 locals recommend
Brighton Dome
Church StreetA fantastic venue (like a mini Royal Albert hall) for music, theatre and special events.
Famous for it's great comedy nights (go for the comedy plus dinner deal) plus a great Picture house cinema above.)
280 locals recommend
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner StFamous for it's great comedy nights (go for the comedy plus dinner deal) plus a great Picture house cinema above.)
Lovely old theatre hosting touring productions and local events.
152 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Brighton
New RoadLovely old theatre hosting touring productions and local events.
Great unusual live music venue for up and coming and established bands.
90 locals recommend
Concorde 2
286A Madeira DrGreat unusual live music venue for up and coming and established bands.
Interesting little museum, great for children, or your inner child!
41 locals recommend
Brighton Toy and Model Museum
52-55 Trafalgar StInteresting little museum, great for children, or your inner child!
Have a day at the races (very occasionally) or join the dog walkers for a stroll. There's a garden centre and regular events here too.
39 locals recommend
Brighton Racecourse
Freshfield RoadHave a day at the races (very occasionally) or join the dog walkers for a stroll. There's a garden centre and regular events here too.
Convert some of your cash into old coins, then have fun with all the antique mechanical games.
Mechanical Memories Amusement Museum
Convert some of your cash into old coins, then have fun with all the antique mechanical games.
Entertainment & Activities
This Sealife Centre is the most unusual you're ever likely to visit. It took over the site of a Victorian aquarium. Really interesting building, then you have all the amazing modern displays as well.
161 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeThis Sealife Centre is the most unusual you're ever likely to visit. It took over the site of a Victorian aquarium. Really interesting building, then you have all the amazing modern displays as well.
A brilliant little natural history museum, famed for it's quirky taxidermy collection.
68 locals recommend
Booth Museum of Natural History
194 Dyke RdA brilliant little natural history museum, famed for it's quirky taxidermy collection.
Newly rejuvenated city park. Hugely popular children's play area, skate-park for the cool kids and grassy areas to relax.
75 locals recommend
The Level
Union RoadNewly rejuvenated city park. Hugely popular children's play area, skate-park for the cool kids and grassy areas to relax.
Everything Else
Not far to travel out of town for sporting events.
28 locals recommend
American Express Community Stadium
Village WayNot far to travel out of town for sporting events.
Book a volleyball court, or just relax with a coffee or beer enjoying the fun.
78 locals recommend
Yellowave Beach Sports Venue & Beach Cafe
299 Madeira DrBook a volleyball court, or just relax with a coffee or beer enjoying the fun.
Take a stroll around the yachts, then head for food on the board-walk, then a movie or bowling.
Join the under cliff walk at the back of Asda for a lovely stroll to Rottingdean and back.
240 locals recommend
Brighton Marina
Take a stroll around the yachts, then head for food on the board-walk, then a movie or bowling.
Join the under cliff walk at the back of Asda for a lovely stroll to Rottingdean and back.
Duke's Mound
Duke's MoundThis is the quiet end of the seafront, where the locals use the beach.
Fabrica
40 Duke StInteresting art exhibitions and events held in this old church space
Drinks & Nightlife
Busby and Wilds
9 Rock StThis fashionable pub serves a great burger.
Tiny traditional pub with lots of interesting beers and ciders, good luck finding a seat!
49 locals recommend
Hand In Hand
33 Upper St James's StTiny traditional pub with lots of interesting beers and ciders, good luck finding a seat!
Our local traditional pub, decent food, a fun live band once in a while or join the guys to watch a match.
21 locals recommend
The Round Georges
14-15 Sutherland RdOur local traditional pub, decent food, a fun live band once in a while or join the guys to watch a match.
Food Scene
Pizzaface
35 St George's RdGreat handmade takeaway pizza, just a short stroll from the beach.
Methodist Church
A quirky place to get a coffee or see a local show in an old converted church.
Shopping
Lot's of quirky independent shops and flea markets and coffee shops to explore.
8 locals recommend
Kemptown
Lot's of quirky independent shops and flea markets and coffee shops to explore.
Explore the streets here for it's independent shops, pubs, restaurants and street art.
214 locals recommend
North Laine Bazaar
5A Upper Gardner StExplore the streets here for it's independent shops, pubs, restaurants and street art.
A lovely area with little streets full of shop and restaurants (many independent) especially known for it's many jewellery shops.
439 locals recommend
The Lanes
A lovely area with little streets full of shop and restaurants (many independent) especially known for it's many jewellery shops.
Recently regenerated market area with permanent daily pitches, crafts studios above and weekend market stalls, you never know what you'll find.
44 locals recommend
Brighton Open Market
Marshalls RowRecently regenerated market area with permanent daily pitches, crafts studios above and weekend market stalls, you never know what you'll find.
Everything you could need here with all the top chain stores.
236 locals recommend
Churchill Square Shopping Centre
Russell PlaceEverything you could need here with all the top chain stores.