Brighton Marina is unlike anywhere else in the city. Just east of the centre, the UK’s largest marina combines a working harbour with more than 1,300 berths, waterfront apartments and a busy mix of places to eat, drink and explore.
Yachts, motorboats and fishing craft come and go throughout the day, with the white chalk cliffs rising behind them.
Watch the boats drift in and out while dining al fresco, stop for a drink in the sunshine or head out onto the water yourself. Part residential neighbourhood, part leisure destination and part working marina, it’s well worth exploring beyond Brighton’s central seafront.
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Brighton Marina packs plenty into one waterfront destination, with a multiplex cinema, bowling and arcade games, VR experiences, fitness facilities & watersports all close together.
Brighton Marina has changed a lot since work first began in 1971. It opened to boats and the public in July 1978, before Queen Elizabeth II officially opened it the following year.
The residential side came later, with Marina Village taking shape during the 1980s and further homes added through the 1990s.
What started mainly as a yacht harbour gradually became the mix of homes, shops, restaurants and leisure spaces you see around the Marina today.
Brighton Marina restaurants serve wood-fired pizza, Mediterranean dishes and pub classics, with rooftop seating overlooking the boats.Â
Start or end your day at the marina with a drink overlooking the boats. Find cocktail bars, pub terraces and waterside tables for dates or drinks with friends.
Catch a film at Brighton Marina cinema, go bowling, book sailing lessons, play crazy golf with a UV twist, hire a jet ski or take a boat trip.
Brighton Marina shops offer a mix of practical essentials. Find gifts, fashion, watersports gear & specialist retailers.
Bringing the car? Check our Brighton & Hove parking guide for Brighton Marina parking, nearby car parks and useful parking information across the city.
Is the Brighton Marina car park free?
You can park for free, up to four hours, in the multi-storey car park at Brighton Marina.
Brighton Marina hotels offer harbour views, waterside restaurants & easy access to the seafront, giving you a relaxed base with quick transport links into central Brighton.
Book hair, beauty & wellbeing appointments at Brighton Marina without leaving the waterfront. Salons, barbers and treatment spaces make it easy to add a little self-care.
Find gyms, fitness classes, sailing & watersports all within Brighton Marina Village.
Beyond Brighton Marina, follow the coast towards Kemptown and Brighton’s Seafront. Head into the city centre to explore The Lanes and North Laine, then venture further inland, explore London Road, Hanover, Fiveways and Seven Dials, or continue west to spend some time in Hove and Portslade.
We’ve answered some of the most popular questions below.
The number 7 bus runs regularly from central Brighton, while the seafront route is straightforward on foot or by bike. In spring and summer, Volk’s Electric Railway runs from Brighton Palace Pier to Black Rock, a short walk away.
Walk the boardwalk or east breakwater, book a coastal boat trip, catch a film, go bowling or try glow-in-the-dark mini golf. Leave time for food overlooking the boats; there’s enough here to fill several hours.
Brighton Marina has more than 1,300 berths for permanent and visiting boats, plus quick access to open water. Its full-service boatyard handles vessels up to 60 tonnes and provides lifting, washing, block-off storage, repairs, marine specialists & an onsite chandlery.
Yes. Follow the promenade east past Madeira Drive and Black Rock. The flat route will roughly take you about 30 minutes, or longer once coffee stops & sea views get involved.
Brighton Marina covers a large site, so the postcode depends on where you’re heading. Use BN2 5WA for The Waterfront and visitor centre, or BN2 5UT for Google Maps to the main multi-storey car park.
Yes. Boat trips leave Brighton Marina for coastal sightseeing, fishing, powerboat rides and Rampion Wind Farm tours. Timetables depend on the weather, so check availability and book ahead during summer and busy weekends.
Yes. The 8-screen multiplex cinema, bowling, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, arcade games & family-friendly restaurants make it especially useful on rainy days. Most activities are close together, so you can fill a few hours without dragging everyone across the city.
Dogs are welcome around Brighton Marina. Keep them on a lead and be sure to check each shop or restaurant’s window sticker, as individual dog policies vary.
Yes, Brighton Marina is accessible. You’ll find accessible parking, step-free routes, lifts and accessible toilets. You can also pre-book wheelchairs & mobility scooters.
Yes, you can fish at Brighton Marina but only in designated areas. Anglers can buy permits for the East and West breakwaters; fishing is not allowed from the pontoons or inside the marina basin. Wall access can change with the weather, so check the latest weather report first.
You can live on your boat at Brighton Marina; however, only with prior written permission from Premier Marinas (that’s who owns the marina).
A standard berth doesn’t automatically allow you to use a boat as your main home. Frequent overnight stays can also count as residential use under the berthing terms. It’s important to contact the marina before making plans.
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