Things to do in Brighton and Hove

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Bodiam Castle featuring heritage architecture, chateau or palace and heritage elements
Bodiam Castle featuring heritage architecture, chateau or palace and heritage elements
Brighton Royal Pavilion featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and chateau or palace
Brighton Theatre Royal
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
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Brighton and Hove must see attractions

1. Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach is a popular seaside escape that buzzes with activity during the summer. Go for a stroll along the promenade, ride fairground attractions on a Victorian pier and revel in the lively atmosphere of the beach’s busy cafés, restaurants and clubs.
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Brighton Beach which includes general coastal views

2. Brighton Centre

The Brighton Centre is a multipurpose arena that hosts a variety of events such as conferences, music and sports. It has an audience capacity of 4,500 and an exhibition space of 53,820 square feet (5,000 square meters). Set on the seafront, Brighton Centre has been an integral part of the city’s cultural scene since opening in 1977. It has a Brutalist architectural design that was unique in England at the time of its inauguration.
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AY7KWM Brighton seafront - the view of the Brighton Centre and the Grand Hotel, East Sussex, England. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.

3. Brighton Pier

Brighton Pier is the heart of the town’s seaside entertainment scene. Spend an afternoon eating cotton candy and riding thrilling roller coasters and come back in the evening for a stroll.
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Brighton Pier featuring signage

4. Brighton Marina

Brighton Marina consists of a harbor full of boats and a maze of houses overlooking the English Channel. The 127-acre (51-hectare) labyrinth is charming in its simplicity and is home to gated communities with townhouses and apartments. Spend the afternoon browsing its various leisure centers, shops and restaurants with waterfront views.
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Brighton Marina featuring a marina, a house and boating

5. Preston Park

The city’s largest green area, Preston Park, has a lake, children’s playground and vast forest. The site consists of 63 acres (26 hectares) of pleasant parkland. Visit for its regular outdoor events, such as music performances, circuses and family activities. Enjoy a picnic on a lovely green patch in the shade of a tree while you watch the kids at play.
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Preston Park which includes a park and heritage elements

6. University of Sussex

The University of Sussex is an educational institute nestled in the shadow of the beautiful South Downs National Park. Walk alongside students and between an interesting collection of architectural landmarks. Be part of student-organized events and follow a trail around the campus’ surrounding countryside. Established in 1961, the University of Sussex counts Nobel Prize laureates among its staff and notable politicians among its alumni.
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7. Brighton Dome

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Brighton Dome featuring heritage elements and signage

8. Brighton Royal Pavilion

Tour the former pleasure palace of a British king, the Royal Pavillion at Brighton. It started life as a seaside villa before being converted into a palatial complex with domes, towers and minarets inspired by Chinese and Indian art and architecture. Wander through opulent rooms where King George IV used to party and lead a decadent lifestyle with his mistress and courtiers.
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Brighton Royal Pavilion which includes a mosque, heritage elements and heritage architecture

9. University of Brighton

Founded in the 1850s, the University of Brighton is recognized as being one the most inclusive educational institutes in the United Kingdom today. Mingle with alumni, students and professors at campuses, gardens, galleries and theaters. Notable former students of the University of Brighton include Turner Prize winning artists, cartoonist Raymond Briggs and musician Fatboy Slim.
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University of Brighton

What to do in Brighton and Hove

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Brighton Beach which includes a city and general coastal views

Brighton Beach

4.5/5(80 reviews)

Visit this famous spot on the Sussex coast, where you can enjoy waterside activities during the day and an energetic nightlife after dark.

Brighton Beach
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Brighton Centre

4/5(41 reviews)

From rock and pop concerts to children’s entertainment and sports tournaments, this is one of the most popular live event venues in Brighton.

Brighton Centre
Brighton Pier

Brighton Pier

4/5(91 reviews)

Enjoy fun-filled hours at this Brighton attraction, home to fairground rides, amusement arcades and classic seaside snacks.

Brighton Pier
Brighton Marina which includes a marina and a house

Brighton Marina

4/5(17 reviews)

Take a leisurely stroll around this remarkable port, where houses and apartments stand alongside moorings for impressive ships and yachts.

Brighton Marina
Reading FC take on BHAFC in the FACup

American Express Stadium

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Catch an event at American Express Stadium during your trip to Brighton. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

American Express Stadium
Preston Park featuring a garden

Preston Park

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Get a closer look at some of the world’s oldest elm trees at this spacious park where concerts and fairs take place.

Preston Park
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University of Sussex

4.5/5(11 reviews)

From a library stacked with original editions by famous authors to a performing arts venue and nature walks, there’s always something to see and do at this public research uni near Brighton.

University of Sussex
Brighton Dome featuring a garden

Brighton Dome

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Watch a dramatic performance, a classical music display or a modern dance show in these historic buildings that once housed the royal family’s horses.

Brighton Dome
Brighton Royal Pavilion which includes a mosque, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Brighton Royal Pavilion

4.5/5(60 reviews)

An eye-catching mix of Asian motifs and royal grandeur, this palace is one of the most magnificent buildings in the United Kingdom.

Brighton Royal Pavilion

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Brighton and Hove

Skyline of Birghton, East Sussex, Engeland, UK with the i360 tower during a sunny summer day.

Brighton City Centre

4.5/5(108 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Brighton City Centre. Make a stop by North Laine or Brighton Lanes while you're exploring the area.

Brighton City Centre
Kemptown featuring a sunset and street scenes

Kemptown

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

19th-century Regency architecture defines this residential estate in Brighton, featuring Arundel Terrace, Lewes Crescent, and Sussex Square. Stroll through the Kemp Town Enclosures, a formal garden oasis.

Kemptown
Montpelier

Seven Dials

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Seven Dials. You might want to make time for a stop at North Laine or Churchill Square Shopping Centre.

Seven Dials
Montpelier

Montpelier

5/5(2 area reviews)

Architecturally cohesive with stucco-clad terraced housing, Montpelier boasts significant Victorian churches and landmark buildings like The Temple and Royal Alexandra Hospital. Explore residential squares such as Clifton Terrace and Powis Square.

Montpelier
The Lanes which includes signage

The Lanes

Explore narrow lanes filled with small shops and antique stores in Brighton's famous Lanes. Wander from Meeting House Lane to Market Street, discovering hidden gems along the way.

The Lanes

Popular day trips from Brighton and Hove

Peace Statue

Hove

Lewes

Lewes

Brighton Beach which includes a pebble beach

Brighton

Woodingdean. Taken from the bridlepath to the east of the built up area looking west. The backs of the houses of Sherrington Road are top right, Bexhill Drive to the left. The rest of Woodingdean can be seen in the dip in the downs. In the distant haze the shape of St Dunstans can be made out.
Photo by Simon Carey (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Woodingdean

The view from Devil's Dyke, near Brighton.
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Poynings

Saltdean is a great place and I walk along the undercliff most days.

Saltdean

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