Beachfront

Voted one of the Top 10 city beach break destinations in the world, Brighton & its beachfront cool are legendary.

If you’re feeling active then there are lots of things to do on Brighton beach from watersports such as kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding to classic beach sports such as volleyball and Frisbee. If that sounds too hectic then why not indulge in the simple pleasure of a refreshing paddle and maybe skim a few pebbles across the water? Or if even that is too much then grab a deckchair and really relax!

Soak up the cosmopolitan vibe

It’s not just about the water as the beachfront promenade is a destination in its own right! The arches along the beachfront are home to a variety of businesses. By Brighton Palace Pier you’ll find great galleries in the Artists’ Quarter. As you stroll along you see more bars and restaurants serving everything from ice-cream to high end seafood. The arches by the West Pier are home to independent traders selling fashion, furniture and photography.

Beachside Attractions

Of course a day at the beach has to include a trip to the iconic Brighton Palace Pier with its helter skelter and arcade games. Just next door you’ll find Sea Life Brighton home to giant turtles, sharks and seahorses. To the east of the Pier you'll find the historic Volks Railway - Britain's oldest electric railway built in 1883. Continue heading east to find Brighton Marina, which is so much more than simply a place to park your boat!

Head west and you’ll find the free Fishing Museum, tracing the city’s origins as a sleepy fishing village. Continue walking west and you'll pass the Peace Staute and cross the boundary in to Hove with the stunning architecture of the modernist Embassy Court and the Regency Brunswick Square. Further along the seafront there's the iconic colourful beach huts and the Hove Plinth.

After dark, Brighton Beach really comes alive with Brighton’s seafront clubs and bars nestling underneath the Victorian beachfront arches opening their doors for some of the best club nights in the country.

Remember to keep an eye on the What’s On section so you don’t miss out on all the great Brighton Beach events taking place throughout the year.

Sea Safety

If you're planning to go in the water then don't forget to check the Tide Timetables and you can find more practical advice about visiting the beach, including information on lifeguards and facilities, on the Brighton & Hove City Council website.

When you leave the beach use the rubbish and recycling bins provided - if the facilities are full please take your litter home with you and help us keep Brighton beaches beautiful. Thank you.

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Brighton Palace Pier

Palace Pier is a 1,722ft long Victorian pier, located in the heart of Brighton and Hove’s 8 miles of coastline. With our famous fish and chip restaurant, a range of hot food and drink concessions, fairground attractions, two arcades, plus Brighton’s biggest indoor soft play area - ‘Palace Play’ - Brighton Palace Pier makes it a day to remember!
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Volk's Railway

The World’s Oldest Operating Electric Railway, opened in 1883, now over 140 years old! Winner of Heritage Railway of the Year Award 2024. Be whisked away on one of our heritage trains and journey on our mile long track running besides Brighton’s beautiful beach front.
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Brighton Marina

Brighton Marina is the largest marina in the UK and has plenty to do for all ages, within its picturesque waterfront surroundings. With an 8 screen cinema, 26- lane bowling alley, glow in the dark golf and casino, there’s never a dull moment
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