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30 Things to Do in Brighton England

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Top Things to Do in Brighton England

If you are planning a trip to Brighton England and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Brighton is a fun seaside town on the English Channel two hours from London’s Victoria Station. You will find a pier arcade, vintage shopping, street art, beach huts, and rock candy. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Brighton England bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Brighton England trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!

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Brighton Palace Pier Brighton England
Brighton Palace Pier

Things to Do in and Around Brighton England

Drink Pimm and lemonade on a beachside terrace

Tour the Royal Pavilion and Museums

Ride the carousel on the Brighton Palace Pier

Take a bike ride tour of the city

Wander the street art around The Lanes

Play a game of beach volleyball at Yellowave

Go vintage shopping on North Laine

Browse the Brighton Flea Market

Check out Brighton’s Sea Life Center

Watch a movie on the beach at Brighton’s Big Screen

Photograph the West Pier at sunset

Check out Banksy’s Kissing Police outside the train station

Shop The Lanes boutiques

Royal Pavilion Brighton England
Royal Pavilion

Hit up the Bar Du Chocolat at Choccywoccydoodah for a treat

Catch the view of the British Canal from British Airways i360

Stop by the free Brighton Fishing Museum

Play the vintage arcade games at Mechanical Memories Museum

Check out the beach huts at Hove

Check out the architecture and terraces of Regency Square and Brunswick Square

Browse Snooper’s Paradise for a vintage souvenir

Ride the 77 bus to Devil’s Dyke

Eat fish and chips

Step into early 20th Century life at Preston Manor

Eat fudge at Roly’s Fudge Pantry

Grab a beach chair and get some sun

Go paddleboarding in Hove Lagoon

Have a picnic by Victoria Fountain in Old Steine Gardens

Enjoy a stick of Brighton rock candy

Photograph the colorful homes on Blaker Street

Walk under the seaside White Cliffs

Check the Brighton England Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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