Joanne’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Royal Pavilion, also known as the Brighton Pavilion, is a Grade I listed former royal residence located in Brighton, England. Beginning in 1787, it was built in three stages as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, who became the Prince Regent in 1811, and King George IV in 1820
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Pavilhão Real
The Royal Pavilion, also known as the Brighton Pavilion, is a Grade I listed former royal residence located in Brighton, England. Beginning in 1787, it was built in three stages as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, who became the Prince Regent in 1811, and King George IV in 1820
SEA LIFE Brighton, originally known as the Brighton Aquarium, is an aquarium in Brighton. Situated just to the side of the pier
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SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeSEA LIFE Brighton, originally known as the Brighton Aquarium, is an aquarium in Brighton. Situated just to the side of the pier
A stunning viewing platform right on the sea front
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British Airways i360
A stunning viewing platform right on the sea front
Opened in 1899 and home to fairground rides, bars, restaurants and deckchairs to enjoy the sea view.
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Píer do Palácio de Brighton
Madeira DriveOpened in 1899 and home to fairground rides, bars, restaurants and deckchairs to enjoy the sea view.
The West Pier is a pier in Brighton, England. It was designed by Eugenius Birch and opened in 1866. It was the first pier to be Grade I listed in Britain but has become increasingly derelict since its closure in 1975
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Brighton West Pier
Kings RoadThe West Pier is a pier in Brighton, England. It was designed by Eugenius Birch and opened in 1866. It was the first pier to be Grade I listed in Britain but has become increasingly derelict since its closure in 1975
Brighton Toy and Model Museum, underneath the town's train station, contains a vast array of vintage, rare, and unique toys from Britain and Europe, including trains by Hornby, bears by Steiff, cars by Corgi, and all sorts of dolls, toy soldiers, farmyards, circuses, planes, and puppets. Other collections of note include numerous toy buses, construction sets, boats, stuffed animals, zoos, and character play sets. Particularly fun is a unique train set featuring local tourist attractions. The museum shop and foyer is also home to a useful Visitor Information Point, offering maps and literature relating to local events in Brighton. Hot Tip: Try to plan your visit to coincide with one of the museum's special "Running Days," when you'll get to see much rarer toy trains in action.
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Brighton Toy and Model Museum
52-55 Trafalgar StBrighton Toy and Model Museum, underneath the town's train station, contains a vast array of vintage, rare, and unique toys from Britain and Europe, including trains by Hornby, bears by Steiff, cars by Corgi, and all sorts of dolls, toy soldiers, farmyards, circuses, planes, and puppets. Other collections of note include numerous toy buses, construction sets, boats, stuffed animals, zoos, and character play sets. Particularly fun is a unique train set featuring local tourist attractions. The museum shop and foyer is also home to a useful Visitor Information Point, offering maps and literature relating to local events in Brighton. Hot Tip: Try to plan your visit to coincide with one of the museum's special "Running Days," when you'll get to see much rarer toy trains in action.
Just a few miles from Brighton, the Bluebell Railway is a fascinating piece of Britain's engineering heritage. Running some 11 miles along the border between East and West Sussex, this fully functional railway operates between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead. From here, you can catch a connecting train to London or Brighton.
Famous as the first preserved steam passenger railway in the world to operate a public service, the railway's collection includes 30 vintage engines and almost 150 carriages and wagons, most of them pre-1939. Special themed train rides are offered, including fine dining, murder mystery nights, and Thomas the Tank Engine excursions for the kids.
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Bluebell Railway
Sheffield ParkJust a few miles from Brighton, the Bluebell Railway is a fascinating piece of Britain's engineering heritage. Running some 11 miles along the border between East and West Sussex, this fully functional railway operates between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead. From here, you can catch a connecting train to London or Brighton.
Famous as the first preserved steam passenger railway in the world to operate a public service, the railway's collection includes 30 vintage engines and almost 150 carriages and wagons, most of them pre-1939. Special themed train rides are offered, including fine dining, murder mystery nights, and Thomas the Tank Engine excursions for the kids.
Set high up on the Sussex Downs, the stunning views of Brighton and the English Channel from Brighton Racecourse provide a unique background to the races held here throughout the spring, summer, and fall. It is regarded as one of the most intimate racecourses in the country (horses cross the line no more than a few feet from the crowd). Horse Racing fans can enjoy a great day's outing here at one of the country's oldest courses (1783).
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Brighton Racecourse
Freshfield RoadSet high up on the Sussex Downs, the stunning views of Brighton and the English Channel from Brighton Racecourse provide a unique background to the races held here throughout the spring, summer, and fall. It is regarded as one of the most intimate racecourses in the country (horses cross the line no more than a few feet from the crowd). Horse Racing fans can enjoy a great day's outing here at one of the country's oldest courses (1783).
Brighton Marina centres on the busy yacht harbour, where sailboats moor at the quay. It’s a chic shopping hub with fashion boutiques, galleries, and craft shops, plus casual eateries with terraces overlooking the water. Volk’s Electric Railway, opened in 1883, shuttles between the marina and Brighton Pier. Charter boats offer fishing and diving trips, and the Brighton Walk of Fame honours stars with local links.
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Brighton Marina
Brighton Marina centres on the busy yacht harbour, where sailboats moor at the quay. It’s a chic shopping hub with fashion boutiques, galleries, and craft shops, plus casual eateries with terraces overlooking the water. Volk’s Electric Railway, opened in 1883, shuttles between the marina and Brighton Pier. Charter boats offer fishing and diving trips, and the Brighton Walk of Fame honours stars with local links.
Neighbourhoods
The center of the old fishing village of Brighthelmstone, as Brighton was once called, stood on the site of the bustling narrow alleyways known as The Lanes. The charming little 17th-century cottages, with their colorful wooden "weather boarded" façades are now antique shops, boutiques, galleries, and cafés.
To the east of The Lanes is the Old Steine, a former village green. It is now a well-tended square extending to Grand Parade, a magnificent boulevard lined with trees and planted with flowers. Also worth visiting is North Laine, an arts-inspired shopping area boasting an eclectic mix of boutique shops and antique stores, galleries, and cafés, as well as entertainment venues.
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The Lanes
The center of the old fishing village of Brighthelmstone, as Brighton was once called, stood on the site of the bustling narrow alleyways known as The Lanes. The charming little 17th-century cottages, with their colorful wooden "weather boarded" façades are now antique shops, boutiques, galleries, and cafés.
To the east of The Lanes is the Old Steine, a former village green. It is now a well-tended square extending to Grand Parade, a magnificent boulevard lined with trees and planted with flowers. Also worth visiting is North Laine, an arts-inspired shopping area boasting an eclectic mix of boutique shops and antique stores, galleries, and cafés, as well as entertainment venues.
Lewes Road
Lewes RoadA vibrant, bustling area full of eateries and quirky coffee shops