Top places to visit in Brighton

• Brighton Beach & Pier

  Beach · 4.5 rating · about 3 h · entry £1 (≈ ₹130)

  England's most famous seaside resort. The pebbly beach stretches 8 km, the 1899 pleasure pier hosts classic amusement rides and fish and chips, and the West Pier ruins are dramatically photogenic.

• Royal Pavilion Brighton

  Heritage · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · entry £16 (≈ ₹2,020)

  George IV's extraordinary seaside palace (1787–1823) in Indian Mughal style on the outside with breathtaking Chinese-inspired interiors. The most exuberantly eccentric royal residence in Britain.

• The Lanes & North Laine

  Market · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Two distinct but equally atmospheric shopping areas — The Lanes, a labyrinth of 17th-century alleyways packed with antique jewellers, and North Laine, seven streets of indie record shops, vintage fashion, and craft cafés.

• British Airways i360

  Viewpoint · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h · entry £20 (≈ ₹2,460)

  The world's thinnest observation tower (162 m tall, 3.9 m wide) ascends in a glass pod above Brighton seafront. On a clear day the views stretch from the South Downs to the Isle of Wight.

• Brighton Sea Life Aquarium

  pier-amusement · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Brighton Palace Pier amusement rides — the spectacular 1899 Victorian pleasure pier (UK's most visited free attraction), with the iconic dodgems, the famous helter-skelter.

• Brighton North Lanes Shop

  shopping-district · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The North Laine shopping district — Brighton's spectacular bohemian quarter with the iconic 400+ independent shops, the famous vintage stores, and the legendary alternative atmosphere.

• Brighton SEA LIFE Centre

  aquarium · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  SEA LIFE Brighton — the spectacular 1872 aquarium (the world's oldest), with the iconic underwater tunnel, the giant sea turtles, and the rich marine heritage.

• Brighton Marina Walk

  marina · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Brighton Marina — the spectacular 1979 marina with the iconic 1,600 berths (UK's largest), the cinema, restaurants, and the famous Asda store on a boat.

• Brighton South Downs Day

  national-park · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A day trip from Brighton to the South Downs — the spectacular UK National Park with the iconic Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, the famous Beachy Head, and the rural Sussex heritage.

• Brighton Seven Sisters Day

  chalk-cliffs · 4.9 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A day trip from Brighton to the Seven Sisters — the spectacular chalk cliffs (the most photographed in England), with the iconic Cuckmere Haven, and the famous coastal hike.

• Brighton Devil Dyke

  chalk-valley · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Devil's Dyke — Brighton's spectacular 100m chalk valley (the deepest in Britain), with the iconic South Downs panoramic views, the famous walking trails, and the Sussex countryside.

• Brighton Royal Pavilion Garden

  regency-garden · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Royal Pavilion Gardens — Brighton's spectacular Regency gardens (since 1815) surrounding the Royal Pavilion, with the iconic regency planting, the Dome venue, and the rich heritage.

Day trips and tours

• Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park 9 h · from GBP 51
• Stirling Castle & Wallace Monument 7 h · from GBP 43

Where to stay in Brighton

• City Centre (Merchant City) about GBP 110 per night

  Glasgow's cultural heart. Victorian architecture, excellent restaurants, and world-class museums. Best transport connections.

• West End about GBP 120 per night

  Glasgow's bohemian neighbourhood. Byres Road, Ashton Lane, and Kelvingrove Park. Boutique shops, indie cafes, and the famous Kelvingrove Art Gallery.

Hotels

• Artist Residence Brighton 4-star · GBP 130 to GBP 350 per night
• The Old Ship Hotel Brighton 4-star · GBP 120 to GBP 380 per night

Where to eat

• Iydea Vegetarian Kitchen Vegetarian, Vegan, International · about GBP 15 per person
• English's Seafood Restaurant Seafood, British · about GBP 70 per person
• 64 Degrees Brighton Modern European, Small Plates · about GBP 75 per person

Getting to Brighton

Airport: Brighton (London Gatwick) (LGW)

Getting around

• Bus
• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Fake Police Officers

  Brighton Seafront, The Lanes

  Individuals posing as plain-clothes police officers approach tourists, show fake ID cards, and request to inspect your cash or travel documents 'for drug-related checks'.

  How to avoid it: Real police officers will always show their warrant card and will not ask to inspect your cash. Ask for their collar number and call 999 to verify.

More in United Kingdom

• London
• Edinburgh
• Bath
• York
• Oxford
• Cambridge

Frequently asked questions about Brighton

What are the top-rated places to visit in Brighton?

The highest-rated places in our Brighton guide are Brighton Seven Sisters Day, Brighton South Downs Day, The Lanes & North Laine, Brighton North Lanes Shop, Brighton Devil Dyke.

Where should I stay in Brighton?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Brighton: City Centre (Merchant City), West End.

How do I get around Brighton?

Ways to get around Brighton covered in our guide: City bus, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Brighton?

Scams reported to us for Brighton include Fake Police Officers. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

Which airport is nearest to Brighton?

The nearest airport to Brighton has the code LGW.