Guidebook for Brighton
Arts & Culture
Brighton Museum has a wide array of permanent exhibitions and an enticing line up of temporary exhibits, perfect for a peaceful day of culture and art. Visit the 'Images of Brighton' exhibit to get a feel for this beautiful city's history, or the fine art galleries for a collection ranging from late 15th century woodcuts to 20th century abstract expressionism. To best enjoy your visit, check brightonmuseums.org.uk for details about upcoming events. The museum is open 10am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday.
224 locals recommend
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
Brighton Museum has a wide array of permanent exhibitions and an enticing line up of temporary exhibits, perfect for a peaceful day of culture and art. Visit the 'Images of Brighton' exhibit to get a feel for this beautiful city's history, or the fine art galleries for a collection ranging from late 15th century woodcuts to 20th century abstract expressionism. To best enjoy your visit, check brightonmuseums.org.uk for details about upcoming events. The museum is open 10am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday.
The local council logo and on every postcard available, this historic work of architectural art is by all accounts the most important landmark in Brighton. Built in 1786 as a seaside resort for George, Prince of Wales, it was bought by Brighton in 1850 for £53,000 and was used as a military hospital during the First World War, remaining one until the summer of 1920, when it was reopened to the public.
494 locals recommend
Royal Pavilion
The local council logo and on every postcard available, this historic work of architectural art is by all accounts the most important landmark in Brighton. Built in 1786 as a seaside resort for George, Prince of Wales, it was bought by Brighton in 1850 for £53,000 and was used as a military hospital during the First World War, remaining one until the summer of 1920, when it was reopened to the public.
Entertainment & Activities
The Palace Pier is probably one of Brighton's best known landmarks, and certainly the most fun for groups and families. Go for the photo opportunities and stay for the thrilling roller-coasters, gorgeous views, sparkling games arcade and the older seaside attractions like the helter skelter and cut-out boards (so that you can send all your friends a photo of the day you were married by Elvis on Brighton Pier!)
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveThe Palace Pier is probably one of Brighton's best known landmarks, and certainly the most fun for groups and families. Go for the photo opportunities and stay for the thrilling roller-coasters, gorgeous views, sparkling games arcade and the older seaside attractions like the helter skelter and cut-out boards (so that you can send all your friends a photo of the day you were married by Elvis on Brighton Pier!)
Watch all the best films, from the Rocky Horror Picture Show to Victoria (2015), in absolute, red velvet comfort. For a one stop night out, get dinner or drinks in their restaurant and bar before your picture begins - give your popcorn a chance to last through the trailers!
207 locals recommend
Duke of York's Picture House, Brighton
Preston RoadWatch all the best films, from the Rocky Horror Picture Show to Victoria (2015), in absolute, red velvet comfort. For a one stop night out, get dinner or drinks in their restaurant and bar before your picture begins - give your popcorn a chance to last through the trailers!
Parks & Nature
These beautiful gardens are the perfect spot for a picnic, a walk, or a quiet break in between town and the Museum or Pavilion.
60 locals recommend
Pavilion Gardens
These beautiful gardens are the perfect spot for a picnic, a walk, or a quiet break in between town and the Museum or Pavilion.
Food Scene
A delightfully cosy restaurant with the best all-you-can-eat buffet in the known world, walk in hungry and stay as long as you're able to.
31 locals recommend
Foodilic - North Street
163 Western RdA delightfully cosy restaurant with the best all-you-can-eat buffet in the known world, walk in hungry and stay as long as you're able to.
Excellent seafood, with fabulous marble tables and chandeliers, however please be aware that this location is walk-in only. The alternate location takes reservations for a special night in what is certainly a special restaurant.
244 locals recommend
Riddle & Finns
12b Meeting House LnExcellent seafood, with fabulous marble tables and chandeliers, however please be aware that this location is walk-in only. The alternate location takes reservations for a special night in what is certainly a special restaurant.
Excellent freshly made food, too many gorgeous salads to choose from, the perfect place to get breakfast, lunch, or a jar of jam.
76 locals recommend
Marmalade
237 Eastern RdExcellent freshly made food, too many gorgeous salads to choose from, the perfect place to get breakfast, lunch, or a jar of jam.
Shopping
Churchill Square Shopping Centre
Russell PlaceEssentials
Lidl
45 Arundel Rd