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What to see in Brighton ?
22 places curated by Hozy - landmarks, nature, hidden restaurants and activities.
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Landmarks & heritage (9)
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAKemp Town
Landmark
Neighbourhood of immaculate Regency terraces built in the 1820s, with private squares and bohemian alleyways. The heart of Brighton's LGBT+ scene and featuring strikingly preserved architecture.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SABrighton Dome
Landmark
Concert and performance venue housed in the Prince Regent's former royal stables, a listed historic monument. ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest here in 1974 — the acoustics remain exceptional.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SABrighton Fishing Museum
Landmark
Small, free waterfront museum chronicling Brighton's fishing heritage, complete with authentic traditional boats. Adjacent fishmongers still sell the day's catch—pick up some smoked mackerel.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAWest Pier
Landmark
Rusted and romantic ruins of the former grand Victorian pier, now inhabited by vast clouds of starlings at sunset. A free and hypnotic natural spectacle.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SASt Bartholomew's Church
Landmark
Victorian church nicknamed 'Noah's Ark' for its vertiginous height — 43 metres, England's tallest brick nave. The gilded Byzantine interior is breathtaking and largely unknown.
Wikipedia (fr) - CC BY-SABrighton Town Hall
Landmark
Neoclassical town hall from 1830 at the heart of Bartholomew Square, often overlooked despite its imposing architecture. The square ahead is an excellent starting point for exploring the Lanes.Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SARoyal Pavilion
Landmark
An extravagantly Indo-Islamic regency palace commissioned by Prince George IV. The interior is even more extraordinary than the exterior — the kitchens and reception rooms are a journey through time.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SABrighton Palace Pier
Landmark
The iconic Victorian pier from 1899 with kitsch rides and proper seaside fish and chips. Skip the ghostly West Pier — this one is thriving and authentically British.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SABrighton Museum & Art Gallery
Landmark
Free museum housed in the former royal stables, featuring a remarkable Art Deco and Art Nouveau collection. Often overlooked by tourists rushing to the beach, it's genuinely a hidden gem.Nature & parks (5)
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAWithdean Park
Nature
An informal botanical park with giant rhododendrons and a little-known rose garden, nestled in a quiet residential neighbourhood. A secret garden cherished by north Brighton locals.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SASheepcote Valley
Nature
A wild valley hidden to the east of Brighton, a local nature reserve with chalk grassland and wild orchids in spring. Almost unknown to tourists, frequented chiefly by local birdwatchers.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SABrighton Marina
Nature
Europe's largest marina, framed by striking white chalk cliffs—arrive early to watch fishing boats return to harbour. Sunday's farmers' market beneath the cliffs is considerably more authentic than the city centre.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SABrighton & Hove Seafront
Nature
The shingle seafront stretches for 13 km — the stretch between i360 and Kemp Town feels most local, far removed from the amusement arcades. Early morning reveals a spectacle of wild swimmers and solitary walkers.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAStanmer Park
Nature
Five-hundred-acre park with a preserved Georgian village, ancient woodland and wildflower meadows. Where Brightonians come to picnic, run and forget they're just ten minutes from the city centre.Viewpoints (2)
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SABritish Airways i360
Viewpoint
A 162-metre observation tower with a doughnut-shaped panoramic cabin — breathtaking views over the coast and South Downs. Designed by the architects behind the London Eye, it's the ultimate vantage point over Brighton.Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront Rooftop Bar
Viewpoint
A rooftop bar with a terrace overlooking the pier and the English Channel directly — one of the few elevated vantage points on the seafront. Perfect for a sundowner without paying the i360 price.Activities (5)
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAVolks Electric Railway
Activity
The world's first public electric railway (1883), still hugging Brighton's seafront to Kemp Town. A charming 10-minute journey in period carriages—historically significant and delightfully functional.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAFabrica Gallery
Activity
A contemporary art gallery housed in a former Regency church — light installations within this sacred space create unique visual experiences. Free entry with regular exhibition changes.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SANorth Laine
Activity
A bohemian quarter with hundreds of independent shops, alternative cafés and art galleries along Gardner Street and Sydney Street. Contemporary Brighton at its most creative and uncompromising.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SABrighton Open Market
Activity
A permanent covered market with local vendors, street food and artisans — far more authentic than touristy market halls. Saturday mornings see locals queuing for their weekly shops.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAThe Lanes
Activity
A labyrinth of medieval cobbled alleyways lined with antique shops, jewellers and independent cafés. The historic heart of the old fishing village — leave your GPS behind and get delightfully lost.