Guidebook for The City of Brighton and Hove
Sightseeing
Great views of Brighton and the windfarm. This is an impressive feat of engineering. There is also a bar here and great places to eat and shop close by particularly when the weather is good.
565 locals recommend
British Airways i360
Great views of Brighton and the windfarm. This is an impressive feat of engineering. There is also a bar here and great places to eat and shop close by particularly when the weather is good.
One of the most iconic buildings in the country. This was the former Palace of Print Regent and well worth a guided tour of.
494 locals recommend
Royal Pavilion
One of the most iconic buildings in the country. This was the former Palace of Print Regent and well worth a guided tour of.
Brighton has one of the most impressive Victorian sewers in the country. I have not done the trip but people that have speak highly of it. A must stop visit if you have any plumbers in your group.
57 locals recommend
Brighton West Pier
Kings RoadBrighton has one of the most impressive Victorian sewers in the country. I have not done the trip but people that have speak highly of it. A must stop visit if you have any plumbers in your group.
This is the oldest electric railway in the world. Check their website for running times as sometimes these are reduced in the Winter. This leaves from the Brighton Palace Pier and goes all the way to Brighton Marina. It is quite good fun.
79 locals recommend
Volk’s Electric Railway
285 Madeira DrThis is the oldest electric railway in the world. Check their website for running times as sometimes these are reduced in the Winter. This leaves from the Brighton Palace Pier and goes all the way to Brighton Marina. It is quite good fun.
Free entry and stunning views of Brighton. A great place if you wish to go on a fairground ride or enjoy traditional English seaside pleasures such as candyfloss and fish and chips.
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveFree entry and stunning views of Brighton. A great place if you wish to go on a fairground ride or enjoy traditional English seaside pleasures such as candyfloss and fish and chips.
These were closed to prisoners in 1922 but it has reopened as a police museum. They also organise paranormal tours here on Saturday evenings as it is filled with ghosts of previous felons.
11 locals recommend
Old Police Cells Museum
These were closed to prisoners in 1922 but it has reopened as a police museum. They also organise paranormal tours here on Saturday evenings as it is filled with ghosts of previous felons.
A famous Brighton beauty spot on the South Downs with iconic views. You can also get lunch, a drink and an icecream up here.
267 locals recommend
Devils Dyke station
Devil's Dyke RoadA famous Brighton beauty spot on the South Downs with iconic views. You can also get lunch, a drink and an icecream up here.
This is a free museum to visit and houses a large collection of texidermy that once belonged to a Victorian Collector
68 locals recommend
Booth Museum of Natural History
194 Dyke RdThis is a free museum to visit and houses a large collection of texidermy that once belonged to a Victorian Collector
Brighton Toy and Model Museum
52-55 Trafalgar StA small local toy museum
You can catch the Volks Railway here and see the boats and grab a bite to eat.
240 locals recommend
Brighton Marina
You can catch the Volks Railway here and see the boats and grab a bite to eat.
This a great place to hire bicycles and to cycle to Rottingdean and see. Every day the sea looks different and when the tide is out there are rockpools which you can explore. The beach is much quieter here and you may wish to take a picnic here. There are plenty of cafes and ice cream shops on route. The closest bicycle hire is in Brunswick Place north
82 locals recommend
Undercliff Walk
Undercliff WalkThis a great place to hire bicycles and to cycle to Rottingdean and see. Every day the sea looks different and when the tide is out there are rockpools which you can explore. The beach is much quieter here and you may wish to take a picnic here. There are plenty of cafes and ice cream shops on route. The closest bicycle hire is in Brunswick Place north
The Regency Town House, built in the 1820s, is a grade 1 listed terraced house in the heart of Brunswick Town, a Georgian estate in the City of Brighton & Hove on the Sussex coast.
It is being developed by staff & volunteers as a heritage centre and museum, with its activities funded through The Brunswick Town Charitable Trust, a charity set up to support the project in 1992. More about us.
Visit the Town House on a guided tour,
discover more about Dine Like A Servant or find out more about the project here.
Please check the opening times. The entrance is free.
12 locals recommend
The Regency Town House
13 Brunswick SquareThe Regency Town House, built in the 1820s, is a grade 1 listed terraced house in the heart of Brunswick Town, a Georgian estate in the City of Brighton & Hove on the Sussex coast.
It is being developed by staff & volunteers as a heritage centre and museum, with its activities funded through The Brunswick Town Charitable Trust, a charity set up to support the project in 1992. More about us.
Visit the Town House on a guided tour,
discover more about Dine Like A Servant or find out more about the project here.
Please check the opening times. The entrance is free.
Shopping
The largest shopping complex which houses all the well known high street brand names.
236 locals recommend
Churchill Square Shopping Centre
Russell PlaceThe largest shopping complex which houses all the well known high street brand names.
A great area to go shopping if you wish to go to small independent shops, markets or grab a bite to eat.
186 locals recommend
North Laine
A great area to go shopping if you wish to go to small independent shops, markets or grab a bite to eat.
This is the oldest area in Brighton and houses small independent often higher end shops. For instance antique jewellery shops.
439 locals recommend
The Lanes
This is the oldest area in Brighton and houses small independent often higher end shops. For instance antique jewellery shops.
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
130-134 Western RdA large supermarket for all your food shopping
Food Scene
A French patisserie shop that sells cakes and bread etc.
52 locals recommend
Real Patisserie Western Road
25 Western RdA French patisserie shop that sells cakes and bread etc.
The best place to buy fresh fish in Brighton. The trawlers land outside. Check the opening times before going here as they open and shut early.
11 locals recommend
Brighton and Newhaven Fish Sales
Basin Road SouthThe best place to buy fresh fish in Brighton. The trawlers land outside. Check the opening times before going here as they open and shut early.
A modern Italian neighbourhood restaurant on Western Road, Hove.
Seasonal small plates and aperitifs, handmade pastas and wines from across the boot of Italy, with a private dining room that is perfect for celebrations.
Great wine and Fresh English produce. You may need to book in advance.
38 locals recommend
Cin Cin Hove
60 Western RdA modern Italian neighbourhood restaurant on Western Road, Hove.
Seasonal small plates and aperitifs, handmade pastas and wines from across the boot of Italy, with a private dining room that is perfect for celebrations.
Great wine and Fresh English produce. You may need to book in advance.
Great for breakfast, lunch dinner, coffee and cake or cocktails. They also are also good with larger groups. Literally across the road.
41 locals recommend
SIX - Brighton & Hove
102 Western RdGreat for breakfast, lunch dinner, coffee and cake or cocktails. They also are also good with larger groups. Literally across the road.
A fantastic venue epecially when the weather is good. Good for fresh fish, breakfast, lunch or dinner.
This is a casual, all day dining restaurant owned by great British Menu 2017 winner Michael Bremner.
The price of food is also reasonable.
39 locals recommend
Murmur
A fantastic venue epecially when the weather is good. Good for fresh fish, breakfast, lunch or dinner.
This is a casual, all day dining restaurant owned by great British Menu 2017 winner Michael Bremner.
The price of food is also reasonable.
Bankers Restaurant
116A Western RdThe nearest and best local takeaway fish and chips.
A high end fish restaurant located on the beach. Excellent service and food. Great for a special occasion.
244 locals recommend
Riddle & Finns
12b Meeting House LnA high end fish restaurant located on the beach. Excellent service and food. Great for a special occasion.
Melrose
132 Kings RdCheap and cheerful seafood restaurant that hasn't changed since the 1940s.
Sushi Garden
32A Preston StA traditional Japanese restaurant. They do great lunch set menus.
This Japanese restaurant is frequently voted the favourite restaurant by local chefs. Japanese grilled food. Very small and so you are advised to book.
62 locals recommend
Bincho Yakitori
63 Preston StThis Japanese restaurant is frequently voted the favourite restaurant by local chefs. Japanese grilled food. Very small and so you are advised to book.
A close and cheap and cheerful takeaway traditional fish and chips option.
50 locals recommend
Bankers Restaurant
116A Western RdA close and cheap and cheerful takeaway traditional fish and chips option.
A high end vegetarian restaurant that has been receiving great reviews.
17 locals recommend
Botanique by Food for Friends
31a Western RdA high end vegetarian restaurant that has been receiving great reviews.
Everything Else
If the weather is good and you are staying for a week or so this place is a great place to spend an afternoon and get some lunch. It is a traditional country pub where you can hire boats and row along a very scenic river. Very relaxing. Go mid-week though as at weekends it can get very busy.
32 locals recommend
Anchor Inn
Lewes RoadIf the weather is good and you are staying for a week or so this place is a great place to spend an afternoon and get some lunch. It is a traditional country pub where you can hire boats and row along a very scenic river. Very relaxing. Go mid-week though as at weekends it can get very busy.
During the First World War injured Indian soldiers were hospitalised in the Royal Pavilion, Dome and Corn Exchange. The Royal Pavilion was the first Indian hospital to open in Brighton. The Hindus and Sikhs who died were cremated on the Downs and, in 1921, the Chattri memorial was constructed on the cremation site.
Immediately to the south of the Chattri is Chattri Down Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI), most of which is open access land. Chattri Down supports a species-rich chalk grassland habitat and is in the South Downs National Park.
The views are spectacular and is a peaceful location to take a picnic to and enjoy the countryside.
17 locals recommend
Chattri, Brighton
London RoadDuring the First World War injured Indian soldiers were hospitalised in the Royal Pavilion, Dome and Corn Exchange. The Royal Pavilion was the first Indian hospital to open in Brighton. The Hindus and Sikhs who died were cremated on the Downs and, in 1921, the Chattri memorial was constructed on the cremation site.
Immediately to the south of the Chattri is Chattri Down Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI), most of which is open access land. Chattri Down supports a species-rich chalk grassland habitat and is in the South Downs National Park.
The views are spectacular and is a peaceful location to take a picnic to and enjoy the countryside.
Largest live music venue and also the local conference centre.
46 locals recommend
The Brighton Centre
Kings RoadLargest live music venue and also the local conference centre.
Parks & Nature
The Devils Dyke
Devil's Dyke RoadA well known beauty spot with fabulous views on the Downs.
Famous cliffs and a pleasant walk. Frequent buses go here if you don't have a car.
170 locals recommend
Seven Sisters Cliffs
Famous cliffs and a pleasant walk. Frequent buses go here if you don't have a car.
Entertainment & Activities
Great comedy nights, live music and spoken word shows. Also check out the Forge Comedy Club which is a smaller but excellent comedy venue as well.
280 locals recommend
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner StGreat comedy nights, live music and spoken word shows. Also check out the Forge Comedy Club which is a smaller but excellent comedy venue as well.
The Old Market
11A Upper Market StA fantastic entertainment venue that hosts a variety of events.
Theatre Royal Brighton
New Road