Eleanor’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Fantastic palace build by George III, full of amazing interiors and history.
494 locals recommend
Royal Pavilion
Fantastic palace build by George III, full of amazing interiors and history.
Incredible views of Brighton, Sussex and beyond. A real experience.
565 locals recommend
British Airways i360
Incredible views of Brighton, Sussex and beyond. A real experience.
SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeAn impressive aquarium in a beautiful Victorian building.
Traditional pleasure pier with arcades, snacks and rides plus a great indoor soft play for rainy days with children.
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveTraditional pleasure pier with arcades, snacks and rides plus a great indoor soft play for rainy days with children.
Kids love this little railway and it's steeped in history being the first ever electric train.
79 locals recommend
Volk’s Electric Railway
285 Madeira DrKids love this little railway and it's steeped in history being the first ever electric train.
It's an Aladin's Cave of toys past and present. Kids love it and it's a real trip down memory lane for grandparents too.
41 locals recommend
Brighton Toy and Model Museum
52-55 Trafalgar StIt's an Aladin's Cave of toys past and present. Kids love it and it's a real trip down memory lane for grandparents too.
A really nicely presented museum with some interesting history, art and cultural exhibitions. Free entry but donations encouraged.
224 locals recommend
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
A really nicely presented museum with some interesting history, art and cultural exhibitions. Free entry but donations encouraged.
Food scene
The Lanes
A treasure trove for exploring, shopping, drinking and dining out.
Sport and leisure
The place to play beach volleyball - but it's also great to sit in the sun by the sand with a coffee. There's a sandpit for the little ones to play in and meals and snacks at the cafe all day long.
78 locals recommend
Yellowave Beach Sports Venue & Beach Cafe
299 Madeira DrThe place to play beach volleyball - but it's also great to sit in the sun by the sand with a coffee. There's a sandpit for the little ones to play in and meals and snacks at the cafe all day long.
A great little crazy golf course - accessible by the Volks railway!
24 locals recommend
Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf - Brighton
286 Madeira DrA great little crazy golf course - accessible by the Volks railway!
Neighbourhoods
Great independent shops for gifts, clothes and jewellery, plus a whole range of amazing coffee shops and cafes. So nice to spemd some time browsing and exploring.
186 locals recommend
North Laine
Great independent shops for gifts, clothes and jewellery, plus a whole range of amazing coffee shops and cafes. So nice to spemd some time browsing and exploring.
City advice
Don't miss
Make time to stroll along the seafront to Hove!
There are lots of shops, bars and clubs between the pier and the i360, and just beyond there is a play park for children with a paddling pool in summer.