Brighton

10 places, 7 of them free and 3 tours and activities. A quirky seaside city of pebble beach, pier and independent shops.

10 places

Must SeeFree

Brighton Palace Pier

Seafront

A Victorian pier with arcade games, fairground rides and fish and chips.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Couples

Daily; rides open most days

Must See~£18

Royal Pavilion

Old Town

A lavish Indo-Saracenic palace built for a Prince Regent, with fairy-tale interiors.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Daily, roughly 10:00–17:00

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Hidden GemsFree

The Lanes

Old Town

A maze of narrow alleys with jewellers, antiques and independent cafés.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Food lovers

Open-air; shops open daily

Local FavouritesFree

North Laine

North Laine

Colourful lanes of independent shops, vintage stores and cafés.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Food lovers

Open-air; shops open daily

BeachesFree

Brighton Beach

Seafront

A pebbly beach with beach bars and ice-cream stalls, lively in summer.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Beach lovers

Open access; lifeguards in season

Viewpoints~£18

British Airways i360

Seafront

A glass viewing pod that rises to 138 m for a bird’s-eye view of the coast.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Couples

Daily, roughly 10:00–18:00

Day TripsFree

Seven Sisters Cliffs Day Trip

Seven Sisters (20 km)

Dramatic white chalk cliffs along the coast, with walking trails and beach access.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Outdoor lovers · Photographers

Open daily; bus 12X from Brighton

Day TripsFree

Devil’s Dyke

Devil’s Dyke (8 km)

A dry valley on the South Downs with views over the Weald.

  • Suggested time: 3 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Outdoor lovers · Photographers

Open daily; bus from Brighton

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