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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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

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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