Things to Do in Brighton & Hove
43 attractions and days out
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⭐ 4.9
0.1 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
GOVR Brighton - VR Cafe
Step into cutting-edge virtual reality gaming at this London Road café, offering an extensive selection of immersive experiences perfect for families with older children and adults of varying skill levels.
⭐ 4.9
0.1 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
Escape The Vault - Escape Room Brighton
Challenge your family to crack codes and solve puzzles inside a real bank vault at this thrilling Brighton escape room. Wheelchair accessible with facilities including a restaurant.
⭐ 4.6
0.2 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Toy and Model Museum
Step back in time at Brighton's delightful collection of vintage playthings, where families can explore treasured toys and models from generations past in a welcoming, fully accessible venue.
⭐ 4.3
0.2 mi away
Family Restaurants
The World's End
Conveniently located restaurant on London Road offering freshly prepared meals and light bites for hungry families, with onsite toilets available for visitor comfort.
⭐ 4.9
0.2 mi away
Trails & Treasure Hunts
Puzzle Parade
Start your family treasure hunt adventure from the Paradox Place shop, solving clues and puzzles along the way while enjoying fully accessible facilities, snacks, and the option to bring your own picnic.
⭐ 4.8
0.2 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Paradox Place
Challenge your perception at this mind-bending museum on Gloucester Road, where optical illusions and puzzling exhibits create unforgettable family fun. Snacks available on-site, with baby facilities provided.
⭐ 4.8
0.3 mi away
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
The Painting Pottery Cafe
Unleash your family's artistic side at this welcoming Brighton café where everyone can decorate their own ceramics to take home. Perfect for creating personalised treasures, with snacks available and a picnic-friendly policy.
⭐ 4.4
0.5 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Brighton Museum And Art Gallery
Nestled in the Royal Pavilion Gardens, this welcoming museum offers fascinating collections for all ages, with wheelchair access, family facilities, an on-site restaurant and picnic-friendly spaces to enjoy.
⭐ 4.9
0.5 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
Pier Pressure
Located on Upper North Street, this family attraction offers convenient parking and toilet facilities, though visitors should note limited accessibility and no food options or baby changing available on-site.
⭐ 4.2
0.5 mi away
Live Events & Concerts
Quest To Find The Coolest Animal In The World
Join an interactive family event in central Brighton where kids help decide which creature deserves the title of world's coolest animal through games and activities.
⭐ 5.0
0.6 mi away
Cinema & Theatre
The Young Actors Group
A community theatre group based in Hurstpierpoint offering drama activities and performances for young people. Please note that accessibility is limited, with no wheelchair access or baby changing facilities.
⭐ 4.6
0.6 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
Royal Pavilion
This magnificent seaside palace captivates families with its extraordinary Oriental-inspired design and opulent rooms, offering dining options and baby facilities for an unforgettable Brighton experience.
⭐ 4.8
0.6 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
ImmotionVR Brighton
Step into cutting-edge virtual reality adventures at this Churchill Square attraction, offering immersive experiences perfect for families seeking indoor entertainment rain or shine.
⭐ 4.5
0.7 mi away
Laser Tag Arenas
LaserZone Brighton
Battle through a thrilling sci-fi laser combat arena perfect for adventurers aged 9 and up, complete with futuristic settings and accessible facilities including toilets for wheelchair users.
⭐ 3.7
0.7 mi away
Cinema & Theatre
ODEON Brighton
Catch the newest films across eight large screens at this Kingswest cinema, offering accessible facilities, baby changing rooms, and snacks throughout your movie experience.
⭐ 4.2
0.8 mi away
Aquariums & Sea Life Centres
SEA LIFE Brighton
Step aboard Britain's first aquarium, opened in 1872, to discover over 5,500 marine animals including resident turtles, explore interactive rockpools and glide above the depths in a glass-bottom boat.
⭐ 4.5
0.8 mi away
National Parks & Reserves
Preston Park
Brighton's largest public park offers wide open green spaces perfect for family activities, with convenient facilities including parking and toilets along Preston Road.
⭐ 5.0
0.8 mi away
Live Events & Concerts
Sleeping Beauty - Brighton Family Panto
Join the magic at this family-friendly pantomime performance of Sleeping Beauty, hosted at Brighton's iconic seafront hotel with full accessibility including wheelchair hire, baby facilities and pushchair access.
⭐ 4.4
0.8 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
Kings Road Playground
This seaside play area in Brighton offers climbing structures and water play right by the beach, with nearby parking making it easy to reach for active family adventures.
Trails & Treasure Hunts
The Brighton Treasure Trail
Solve puzzles and search for hidden surprises around Brighton Pier on this interactive family adventure that combines detective work with seaside fun.
⭐ 4.6
0.8 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Booth Museum of Natural History
Discover fascinating natural history collections featuring British birds, butterflies, and fossils at this accessible Brighton museum. Family facilities include toilets, baby changing rooms, and an onsite restaurant.
⭐ 4.5
0.8 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
Brighton i360
Soar 450 feet above the seafront in a glass viewing pod for breathtaking panoramas across Brighton's beach, pier and the South Downs, whatever the weather brings.
⭐ 4.4
0.9 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
Upside Down House Brighton
Experience gravity-defying fun at Brighton's quirky inverted attraction where furniture hangs overhead and you'll discover what life looks like from a completely topsy-turvy perspective.
Live Events & Concerts
The Outdoors Project
An events venue based at Brunswick Primary School hosting concerts and activities, though families should note limited accessibility provisions and facilities for very young children.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Huntfun Brighton
Explore Brighton's iconic seafront while cracking clever clues on this interactive treasure hunt adventure that's perfect for families seeking active outdoor fun together.
⭐ 4.4
0.9 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
Brighton Pier
This iconic Victorian seaside pier on Madeira Drive offers classic seaside fun with rides, games and attractions, complete with accessible facilities and nearby parking for a perfect family day out.
⭐ 4.6
1 mi away
Historic Houses & Gardens
Preston Manor
Step back in time at this fascinating manor house on Preston Drove, featuring period rooms and beautiful grounds perfect for picnics. Onsite parking and restaurant make visiting easy for families.
1.2 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
Brighton Beach
This iconic pebble beach offers classic seaside entertainment with its famous pier, shallow waters perfect for paddling, and family-friendly facilities including accessible amenities.
⭐ 4.5
1.3 mi away
Adventure Golf
Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf
Navigate tropical-themed obstacles across 18 challenging holes at this lushly decorated mini-golf course along Brighton's seafront, complete with refreshments and welcoming to well-behaved dogs.
⭐ 4.6
1.3 mi away
Railways & Transport
Volks Electric Railway
Experience a piece of Victorian engineering history aboard this charming seaside railway, which has carried passengers along Brighton's waterfront since 1883, offering delightful coastal panoramas.
⭐ 4.8
1.6 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
City Sightseeing Brighton Hop on Hop off Tour
Discover this lively coastal resort at your own pace aboard an open-top bus tour, with full wheelchair access and facilities for families with young children throughout your sightseeing adventure.
⭐ 4.6
1.7 mi away
National Parks & Reserves
Hove Park
This Brighton green space offers families a relaxing outdoor escape with accessible facilities including baby changing areas, though picnics aren't permitted and wheelchair access is limited.
⭐ 3.8
1.8 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Funplex
Kids can bounce, scramble and zoom through multi-level adventure frames at this Brighton soft play centre, featuring four exciting slides plus a dedicated zone for little ones under three.
⭐ 4.6
1.8 mi away
Climbing & Bouldering
High Sports Brighton
Scale new heights at this exciting climbing venue within Withdean Sports Complex, offering thrilling wall challenges for active families with older children seeking an adrenaline-filled day out.
⭐ 3.7
1.8 mi away
Swimming & Leisure Centres
King Alfred Leisure Centre
This Hove leisure complex offers exciting water flumes and swimming pools alongside gym facilities and sports courts, with an onsite restaurant to refuel the whole family after an active day out.
⭐ 4.0
1.9 mi away
Cinema & Theatre
Cineworld Brighton
Catch the latest blockbusters in comfort at this Marina-side multiplex cinema, offering snacks, wheelchair access and onsite parking for stress-free family movie outings.
⭐ 4.1
1.9 mi away
Bowling Alleys
Hollywood Bowl Brighton
Strike up some family fun at this Marina-based ten-pin bowling venue, complete with lanes for all ages, an onsite restaurant, and full accessibility features including wheelchair access and baby changing.
⭐ 4.4
1.9 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Hove Museum and Art Gallery
Explore local history, fine art and fascinating collections at this welcoming Brighton & Hove venue with accessible facilities, onsite dining and convenient parking for family visits.
⭐ 4.3
2 mi away
Adventure Golf
GLOBALLS Brighton
Experience 24 holes of UV-lit adventure golf across two themed courses at Brighton Marina - journey through a glowing prehistoric world and lush tropical paradise, with full wheelchair access.
2.1 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
Brighton Marina
This bustling waterfront destination offers families dining, entertainment and seaside activities with convenient parking and facilities. Wheelchair accessible with toilets onsite, though no baby changing available.
⭐ 4.6
2.7 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
Phileas Foggs World of Adventure
Journey through exciting themed zones at this indoor adventure centre offering active fun for families, complete with an onsite restaurant and full wheelchair access.
⭐ 4.7
3.3 mi away
Adventure Golf
Brighton Footgolf Course
Kick a football around an 18-hole course at this accessible Hangleton Lane venue, perfect for all ages and abilities with onsite parking, toilets, refreshments and picnic-friendly grounds.
⭐ 4.9
4.1 mi away
Adventure & Activity Centres
Polowood Shooting Ground & Corporate Entertainment Ltd.
Experience clay pigeon shooting and outdoor activities at this specialist venue offering expert tuition for all abilities, plus corporate event packages with on-site catering available.
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