Attractions and Things to do

• introduction
• things to do map

Our Things To Do In Brighton section isn't just for visitors, you know. Although if it's your first day in Brighton then you'll need to move quickly to take it all in. A good starting point would be the beach, of course. From there you can take in the awe-inspiring site of a grade I listed building crumbling into the stormy seas...
 

		The Village Street Party 2008 St James's Street, Brighton, BN2 click for details
		Brighton Festival Fringe The Brighton Festival descends on the city every May and with it comes the essence of Brighton's arts scene, the Brighton Festival Fringe. A packed programme is bursting with comedy and drama, music and dance, stage and film and artistic expressions galore. There are even tours to explore the history of this great city by the sea. 12a Pavilion Buildings Castle Square, Brighton, BN1 1EE 01273 260804 / 260831 click for details
		Royal Pavilion Known affectionately as the 'farmhouse in drag', don't mistake this for a big curry house. An absolute must if you've never been! Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1EE click for details
		West Pier No tours running for obvious reasons, but an amazing sight all the same. Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FL 01273 321499 click for details
		Pride in Brighton & Hove Brighton plays host to the UK's largest free Pride event, celebrating the vibrant gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans community in the city... Pride also raises money for grant funding for LGBT community groups. Watch or take part in the parade, join the thousands of revellers in the park and give a little something back at one of the many fundraising events thoughout the year! Third Floor, 6 Bartholemews, Brighton, BN1 1HG 01273 775939 click for details
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery		A great museum and free to get in! Some fantastic exhibitions. Lots of information and exhibitions on local community, history and culture. Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, BN1 1UE 01273 292797
Brighton Racecourse		Where surf meets turf. Regular meetings during the summer. Freshfield Road, Brighton, BN2 9XZ 01273 603580
Brighton Pier		Formerly the Palace Pier, this is the one that isn't falling into the sea. Fairground rides and amusements - the ghost train got really scarey recently - see our archived features.. Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1TW 01273 609361
Brighton Carnival		Music, dance and colourful costumes, are you ready for Brighton Carnival?! Brighton Carnival Level 6 South Unit 8 New England House New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4GH 01273 818 716
Brighton Marina		Waterfront bars, restaurants, casino, hotel, designer shopping, bowling and cinema complexes, health club and Walk of Fame - this is our answer to the South of France...weather permitting 1, The Octogan Offices, Waterfront, Brighton Marina, Brighton, BN2 5WB 01273 818504

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