Welcome to Brighton!
Parks
Knoll Park is your closest park and is just a couple of minutes away. Walk down Maytree Walk, cross Rowan Avenue and head down the wide alley into the park. There is a children’s play park off to the left as well as a big field for sports / dog walks etc.
Knoll Park
Knoll Park is your closest park and is just a couple of minutes away. Walk down Maytree Walk, cross Rowan Avenue and head down the wide alley into the park. There is a children’s play park off to the left as well as a big field for sports / dog walks etc.
Hove Park is the biggest park in the area. It is about a 20 minute walk away. When activities are back up and running, there is a Park Run on Saturday (adults) and Park Run Junior (kids) on Sunday. If you go to either, make sure you do not park outside TKMaxx (opposite on the Goldstone Retail Estate) as it is private parking for people using the store. We got a parking ticket for just parking and then going across to join the kids run.
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Hove Park
Goldstone CrescentHove Park is the biggest park in the area. It is about a 20 minute walk away. When activities are back up and running, there is a Park Run on Saturday (adults) and Park Run Junior (kids) on Sunday. If you go to either, make sure you do not park outside TKMaxx (opposite on the Goldstone Retail Estate) as it is private parking for people using the store. We got a parking ticket for just parking and then going across to join the kids run.
Preston Park
Preston RoadPreston Park on the other side of Brighton also has park runs.
Sightseeing
Hove Lawns is not officially a park but it has a big green space and it is just next to the beach – nature’s playground. Lots of people picnic here and throw a ball around.
74 locals recommend
Hove Lawns
KingswayHove Lawns is not officially a park but it has a big green space and it is just next to the beach – nature’s playground. Lots of people picnic here and throw a ball around.
Part of Seven Sisters Country Park – beautiful walk that takes you through Seven Sisters down to the beach. There is also lots of woodland for den-building.
97 locals recommend
Cuckmere Haven
Part of Seven Sisters Country Park – beautiful walk that takes you through Seven Sisters down to the beach. There is also lots of woodland for den-building.
Sheer white cliffs and lighthouses. You could incorporate a trip into Eastbourne which is like an old-fashioned Brighton.
160 locals recommend
Beachy Head
Sheer white cliffs and lighthouses. You could incorporate a trip into Eastbourne which is like an old-fashioned Brighton.
Pubs and restaurants
- This pub is in the oldest building in Hove and is an easy walk from the house (15 minutes). It has a big outdoor garden with lots of play space. It’s a lovely option for a sunny day. Inside it has a dining room and a small bar area. It is a Hall and Woodhouse pub now and the menu is typical pub grub.
11 locals recommend
Hangleton Manor
Hangleton Valley Drive- This pub is in the oldest building in Hove and is an easy walk from the house (15 minutes). It has a big outdoor garden with lots of play space. It’s a lovely option for a sunny day. Inside it has a dining room and a small bar area. It is a Hall and Woodhouse pub now and the menu is typical pub grub.
In Poets Corner there are two pubs on the other side of the cut-through by Aldrington Station – both of which have outside space and serve good food and beer.
34 locals recommend
The George Payne Pub
18 Payne AveIn Poets Corner there are two pubs on the other side of the cut-through by Aldrington Station – both of which have outside space and serve good food and beer.
In Poets Corner there are two pubs on the other side of the cut-through by Aldrington Station – both of which have outside space and serve good food and beer.
31 locals recommend
Ancient Mariner
59 Rutland RdIn Poets Corner there are two pubs on the other side of the cut-through by Aldrington Station – both of which have outside space and serve good food and beer.
The Stoneham
153 Portland RdVery family-friendly but mostly indoors. Menu is largely pizzas.
The Urchin
15-17 Belfast StGreat for beers and seafood
The Better Half Pub
1 Hove PlFriendly boozer
Old Albion
110 Church RdFriendly pub. Good range of gins.
Hove Place
37 First AveNice hidden away garden
The Ginger Pig - Restaurant & Rooms
3 Hove StWell-known for its food
This new restaurant on the seafront is not open yet but there are some pop-up beach-huts serving drinks / coffees etc and the seating area on the front is lovely. It’s right on the beach and so the kids can play while the adults watch with wine!
134 locals recommend
Rockwater Hove
Western EsplanadeThis new restaurant on the seafront is not open yet but there are some pop-up beach-huts serving drinks / coffees etc and the seating area on the front is lovely. It’s right on the beach and so the kids can play while the adults watch with wine!
Activities
SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeQuite pricey but the kids love it. Look out for vouchers!
I was involved in the build of this - it's a fascinating piece of engineering and offers great views of the city, sea and Downs. It also has function space below where there are often interactive events taking place.
565 locals recommend
British Airways i360
I was involved in the build of this - it's a fascinating piece of engineering and offers great views of the city, sea and Downs. It also has function space below where there are often interactive events taking place.
The Pavilion and gardens are a great spot to enjoy the city vibe.
289 locals recommend
Brighton Pavilion
The Pavilion and gardens are a great spot to enjoy the city vibe.
Devils Dyke station
Devil's Dyke RoadLovely for walks and there is a pub at the top too!
The Mac's Farm Organic Egg Farm and Campsite
Fun for the kids
Blackberry Farm
Fun for the kids
Drusillas Park
Alfriston RoadA small-ish zoo and rides that the kids love
Arundel
Huge castle and lovely town to wander.
Lovely old cinema that shows art house films and also family films very cheaply at the weekend. There is another one in the North Laine at Komedia.
207 locals recommend
Duke of York's Picture House, Brighton
Preston RoadLovely old cinema that shows art house films and also family films very cheaply at the weekend. There is another one in the North Laine at Komedia.
Middle Farm
Another fun farm for the kiddies
You can't avoid a wander on the pier. It's terribly tacky but it's Brighton!!!
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveYou can't avoid a wander on the pier. It's terribly tacky but it's Brighton!!!
Neighbourhoods
Great to wander around - lots of boutiques and pubs. Typical kooky Brighton!
186 locals recommend
North Laine
Great to wander around - lots of boutiques and pubs. Typical kooky Brighton!
The south lanes have lots of jewellery shops, foodie places and bars - great for a wander.
439 locals recommend
The Lanes
The south lanes have lots of jewellery shops, foodie places and bars - great for a wander.
nice beach and a place to wander around. You can also bike from here up to Bramber Castle. Shoreham airport also has a lovely art deco restaurant that overlooks the runway. It used to entertain our kids for hours watching the planes.
61 locals recommend
Shoreham-by-Sea
nice beach and a place to wander around. You can also bike from here up to Bramber Castle. Shoreham airport also has a lovely art deco restaurant that overlooks the runway. It used to entertain our kids for hours watching the planes.
Ditchling
Nice pub and a place to start walks into the Downs
City advice
Getting around
Bike theft
Please be aware that bike theft in Brighton is rife. If you do bike anywhere, make sure you have good locks!
Getting around
Buses vs cars
Parking in Brighton is expensive and difficult to come by. The cheapest option is the Churchill Square car park but it will have a long queue. Buses are MUCH easier.