Planning what to do in Brighton for a day? Searching for the best Brighton tourist attractions? This is your go-to for all the top spots, local favourites & Brighton attractions that deserve a place on your “things to do in Brighton” notes app.
If you’ve ever thought a coastal city was just sand, sun & a couple of ice cream vans, Brighton is here to prove you spectacularly wrong… especially about the sand!
Grand palaces, buzzing piers, colourful lanes & a lively beach make Brighton anything but ordinary. These Brighton attractions are the ones locals love & visitors come back for, showing off exactly what makes the city so brilliantly unique.
Brighton serves up family‑friendly fun that kids & grown‑ups will love. Discover the world’s oldest aquarium, Europe’s longest zip wire, the oldest operating electric railway, neon‑lit mini golf and puzzle‑packed escape rooms.
Brighton isn’t all about the beach. We’ve got parks & green spaces that are perfect for picnics, Sunday coffee strolls, dog walks or just a bit of fresh air away and a way to reset.
Brighton’s biggest park and the go-to spot for festivals, picnics and park runs. Don’t miss the Rockery, the UK’s largest municipal rock garden, which was even shortlisted for the UK’s Best Park.
A countryside escape only minutes from the city. Woodland walks, rolling fields and a Grade I listed house with a café make it a favourite for nature lovers.
From a mini railway for the kids to tennis courts and wide open lawns, Hove Park is a proper community hangout. At weekends you’ll find football matches, roller skaters, dog walkers and the odd basketball showdown.
A hidden gem tucked away in Hove. St Anne’s Gardens comes with beautiful woodlands, shady paths and a café for that much-needed coffee. It’s a peaceful escape that families, dog walkers and locals adore. A top pick if you’re looking for relaxing places to visit in Brighton.
Queens Park is where Brighton comes to relax and connect with nature. Families spread out on the grass, book lovers get lost in their favourite reads, dogs tear around with new mates & locals get their Sunday steps in before brunch.
One of Brighton’s best-kept secrets. This 38-acre green space is Brighton’s ultimate sensory experience with nature. Known for its collection of over 250 lilac trees & its summer rose garden, Withdean Park is the perfect spot for family picnics, tennis matches or letting the kids run wild.
Just five miles from the city centre and offering breathtaking views across the South Downs. On a clear day, you can even spot the Isle of Wight. Legend has it the Devil himself tried to dig a ditch here, but was scared off by the sunrise. And yes, there’s a pub and ice cream van at the top so you can reward yourself after a long hike.
Brighton & Hove has more to experience once you’ve ticked off the big landmarks. Discover independent galleries, museums, street art & exhibitions well worth a visit.
The London African Gospel Choir performs its acclaimed full-band reimagining of Graceland, combining gospel harmonies with South, East and Central African musical traditions. Paul Simon is not performing.
Marlon Davis will be joined by 4 support acts and an MC - all announced soon!
Begin the BREMF Polyphony Crawl with a free 20-minute Renaissance polyphony performance by BREMF Consort of Voices at St Paul’s Church.
Continue the BREMF Polyphony Crawl with a free 20-minute Renaissance polyphony performance by BREMF Consort of Voices at St Luke’s Church.
Continue the BREMF Polyphony Crawl with a free 20-minute Renaissance polyphony performance by BREMF Consort of Voices at Holy Cross Church.
Complete the BREMF Polyphony Crawl with a free 20-minute Renaissance polyphony performance by BREMF Consort of Voices at St Margaret’s Church.
Your guide to experiencing Brighton
Everything you need to know before exploring Brighton’s top attractions & experiences.
The Royal Pavilion, Brighton Palace Pier, Brighton beach and seafront should definitely be on your list. But don’t skip The Lanes for shopping and Devil’s Dyke for jaw‑dropping countryside views.
Brighton is considered very family-friendly. With so much variety, from the beach and seafront to incredible parks and green spaces you won’t be short on free activities to keep little ones entertained. Brighton also has some of the most popular attractions, educational & memorable activities to do in Brighton with young kids.
Brighton Beach, street art, buskers, the West Pier, Queens Park, there’s plenty of options to do in Brighton without spending a penny.
For a romantic and fun couples experience of Brighton, you’ll never be short of options. Start by wandering through The Lanes, stop for lunch or a coffee, then head down to the seafront for a walk along Brighton Palace Pier or Hove Promenade. Round off the day with a candlelit dinner, cocktails overlooking the sea and a sweet treat to catch the sunset over the sea.Â
Brighton is one of those cities where you can pack a lot into a single day. Start with breakfast in North Laine, explore the Royal Pavilion and The Lanes, then stroll down to Brighton Palace Pier and the beach. From there, walk west along the seafront to Hove to experience a quieter side of the city before stopping for dinner or drinks. It’s an easy walk and one of the best ways to see how each neighbourhood has its own personality.
For raining day activities in Brighton, challenge your friends to an escape room or glow-in-the-dark crazy golf, explore the Royal Pavilion or one of the city’s museums, catch a theatre show, comedy night or live performance. Covered food markets, cafés and cosy pubs also make great places to shelter while still soaking up Brighton’s atmosphere.
For big draws like the Pavilion, i360, or theatre shows, yes – weekends especially. For the beach? Never (though you may have to fight the seagulls for space).
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