The best experiences, attractions, and hidden gems
Authentic Italian gelato made fresh daily using traditional methods and the finest ingredients. The flavours rotate seasonally, from classic stracciatella to adventurous combinations that showcase the gelato maker's Sicilian heritage and creative flair.
This intimate French bistro has been serving up authentic Gallic charm and exceptional cuisine for over two decades. The husband and wife team behind it create dishes that transport you straight to a Parisian side street, with impeccable service to match.
George IV's outrageously opulent Indo-Saracenic pleasure palace remains Brighton's most jaw-dropping landmark - no visit is complete without it.
This stylish neighbourhood bistro champions local Sussex produce with a menu that changes weekly based on what's freshest and best. The relaxed atmosphere and knowledgeable staff make it feel like your most food-obsessed friend's dinner party.
A proper village pub perched on Rottingdean's clifftop with stunning sea views and a warm welcome for both two and four-legged visitors. The Sunday roasts are legendary and the beer garden offers some of the most spectacular sunset views on the south coast.
Tucked away in a narrow lane, this tiny cocktail den serves up seriously inventive drinks in an intimate space that feels like a secret apothecary. The bartenders know their craft inside out and the atmosphere is pure old-school speakeasy magic.
George IV's extraordinary Indo-Saracenic palace, right in the heart of Brighton. The interiors are genuinely jaw-dropping - all chinoiserie, gilded dragons, and chandelier excess. Nothing else in England looks remotely like it.
One hundred miles of rolling chalk downland starting right on Brighton's doorstep - even an hour's walk delivers staggering views.
A maze of narrow alleyways packed with independent boutiques, antique shops, jewellers, and cafes. The Lanes are Brighton at its most characterful - get lost, browse, and discover something unexpected.
The South Downs National Park starts right on Brighton's doorstep. The walk from Brighton to Devils Dyke is a classic - sweeping chalk downland views, skylarks overhead, and a pub at the top.
Year-round sea swimming has become a Brighton obsession. The seafront swim between the piers is the classic route. Join one of the many swim clubs or just wade in - the cold water community is incredibly welcoming.
The world's tallest moving observation tower, designed by the team behind the London Eye. The glass pod rises 162 metres for panoramic views across the Sussex coast. Best at sunset with a drink from the bar.
The Palace Pier is gloriously tacky, endlessly fun, and as essential to Brighton as the pebbles on the beach - embrace the chaos.
A charmingly eccentric Victorian natural history museum full of taxidermied birds and butterflies - delightfully weird and completely free.
A wide-ranging museum and art gallery adjacent to the Royal Pavilion with excellent rotating exhibitions and a strong permanent collection.
Brighton's biggest park features a stunning walled garden, a velodrome, and the kind of wide-open green space the city desperately needs.
A dramatic coastal path carved beneath chalk cliffs east of the marina - the most underrated walk in Brighton, especially at sunset.
The world's oldest operating electric railway trundles along the seafront from the Pier to the Marina - pure nostalgic charm.
Glide skyward in a giant glass pod for panoramic views stretching from the Isle of Wight to Beachy Head on a clear day.
Just a short drive east, the iconic white chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters deliver some of England's most photographed coastal scenery.
A spectacular V-shaped valley on the South Downs with paragliders overhead and views stretching across the Weald - pure Sussex magic.
BOAT stages everything from Shakespeare to live bands in a magical open-air amphitheatre tucked inside Dyke Road Park.