Brighton & Hove is one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations. See our tips on the top things to do during your visit to the city.

Visit the Brighton Royal Pavilion

The Royal Pavilion is Brighton’s most recognisable landmark and its most historically important sight. The Pavilion was home to the Prince Regent at the turn of the 19th century and today the building and grounds are lovingly maintained to preserve its glorious original splendor.

Ride at the funfair on Brighton Pier

Brighton Pier, previously known as the Palace Pier, is now the only functioning pier in Brighton and Hove. At the end of the pier you’ll find the funfair where you can ride roller coasters, the ghost train or the bumper cars.

Relax on the beach

Brighton Beach has been a favourite holiday destination since Victorian times and despite its lack of sand the beach retains it popularity to this day. On busy days in the summer you’ll struggle to find a spot on the beach for the hordes of visitors who flock into Brighton from nearby London.

Go clubbing

Brighton is widely regarded as having the best nightlife in the UK. There’s over 20 nightclubs in the city so you’ll be sure to find a night on which suits your musical tastes.

Brighton Aquarium

Brighton Aquarium (the Sealife centre) is considered to be the worlds oldest Aquarium attraction. Here you can walk through the ‘shark tunnel’ and get up close and personal with all sorts of interesting marine life.

Wander through the lanes

The meandering lanes shopping area of Brighton is the most interesting place to shop in the city. Get lost exploring the narrow side streets and hunt down some bargains in the niche boutiques which line the streets.

Eat fish and chips

You can’t visit Brighton without getting a big bag of fish and chips on the beach. Eat them fast before the circling seagulls swoop in!

Brighton Marina

The Brighton Marina is more than just a playground for the local elite to house their yachts. It’s a fully functioning entertainment centre with cinema, bowling alley, casino and all sorts of places to eat and drink.

Go bohemian in Kemp Town

Brighton’s Kemp Town area is the most colorful and vibrant part of the city. There’s a wide selection of gay bars and clubs in the evening and lots of little shops and cafes to explore during the day.

Get out of town and visit the South Downs

Jump on the open top bus from Brighton Pier and ride all the way to the Devils Dyke – gateway to the south downs. Beautiful scenery, fresh air and lots of great walks await you just 20 minutes from the city centre.

Shopping

Brighton has a wonderfully varied shopping scene catering for everything from top end designer goods to trendy niche boutiques and bargain charity shops. Whatever your budget you’ll be able to shop til you drop in Brighton.

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