Famous for its colourful houses and beach huts, Brighton is a top destination for anyone looking to unwind by the seaside. Whether you’ve already planned your journey to Brighton or you’re on the hunt for landmarks, here’s a suggestion of 5 activities to add to your bucket list.
1. Visit the Brighton Palace Pier
Officially opened in 1899, the Brighton Palace Pier has something to offer for evOpened in 1899, the Brighton Palace Pier was designed by Richard St George Moore and originally named ‘The Brighton Marine Palace’. The pier is located in the city center of Brighton opposite the Old Steine and has something to offer to everyone – from bars and food places to rides for kids and arcades.
The pier is open every day of the week from 10 am until 9 pm with certain attraction opening and closing at specific times. To check the opening times for all attractions on the pier click here.
2. Rent a bike and explore the beach alley
Renting a bike in Brighton is one of the quickest and easiest ways to make your way around the city and visit the landmarks on your to-do list. With the Easy Rider fee, it costs £1 to unlock your bike and 3p/minute for the duration of your bike hire.
All you need to do is download the SoBi app (Social Bicycles), choose your plan, and register. Then you would need to head to your nearest BTN BikeShare Hub and enter your mobile number or account number and a 4-digit PIN into the keypad on the back of the bike to unlock it. Remember the place the U-lock on the holster before you embark on your journey.
To end your ride, head to the nearest BTN BikeShare Hub and lock your bike. The total fee for the bike ride will then show on the monitor on the back of your bike and you will be able to pay directly through the app.
3. Check out the Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion is a former royal residence built between the late 1800s and early 1900s as a seaside retreat for King George IV. The site was later on purchased by Brighton from Queen Victoria and opened its doors to the public as a tourist attraction and a wedding venue.
The garden in the Royal Pavilion has a wide variety of plants and Grade II listed in the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
The adult ticket to enter the Royal Pavilion costs £19 but residents of Brighton and Hove can enjoy half-price admission to the landmark.
4. Hop on the British Airways i360 viewing pod
For the best panoramic view of Brighton and the south coast, I’d highly recommend getting on the British Airways i360 viewing pod. Opened in 2016, the tower’s fully enclosed 360 degrees pod glides up to 450ft in the sky and reveals a breathtaking view of Brighton, the South Downs, and the English Channel.
The adult ticket for the British Airways i360 experience is £16.50 and can be booked online through the landmark’s official website here.
5. Strike a pose at the Upside Down House
Located in between the British Airways i360 tower and Brighton Beach Club, the Upside Down House is actually a museum of illusions that offers a variety of rooms designed to trick the human eye and help you capture the best images.
The Upside Down House is typically open between 10 am – 8 pm with a ticket price of £5 per person.
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