Where to Go in Brighton

Zorbing or Sphereing, is the new craze sweeping the country! Participants get in a large plastic round inflatable ball protected by a massive cushion of air (something resembling a huge hamster ball) and then roll down a big hill, reaching speeds of up to 30mph!  Set atop Devils Dyke with stunning views across Brighton, the coast and the South Downs, Orb360’s Orb-run is the longest in the country at half a mile long! For the water lovers there are Aqua-Orbs, you and friend join 50litres of splashing water and roll down the Aqua-slide.

Yellowave is the UK’s first permanent beach sports venue.  Based on the Brighton seafront, the site offers activities for adults and children, experienced and novice.  Activities include volleyball, beach soccer, footvolley, bouldering, beach rugby, ultimate Frisbee, beach handball and beachminton. School Holidays - range of courses and activities.  

The ultimate eco-friendly house! Purpose built, self-sufficient property built in the soil of Stanmer Park in Brighton.  Built from car tyres, it harvests sunlight and rainwater.  Open all year for viewing and two Sundays a month a 90 minute guided tour is available.

Volk’s Electric Railway is the world’s oldest operating electric railway, running for just over a mile along the Brighton seafront from Brighton Pier to Black Rock, carrying up to 80 passengers.  The Railway closes during the winter.

Part of the luxury Hotel du Vin group of boutique hotels, the Brighton hotel is located between the Lanes and the seafront in a mock Tudor building with many interesting features including a heavily carved staircase and a split level wine bar overlooked by the billiards and gallery.  The AA Rosette bistro restaurant serves classic European cuisine with a contemporary edge.  Thirty-seven chic bedrooms.

Brighton Racecourse is located in the centre of Brighton, with views of the Sussex Downs and Brighton Marina. Meetings take place between April and October, with the three day festival including the John Smith Raceday in August. There are two enclosures, and children under 16 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

28th September - "Bring a Mate for a Fiver! Buy a G&P badge and bring a mate along to the races for just £5!! First Race: 2:10 PM

Household names perform at the Brighton Centre where exhibitions, sporting events, concerts, drama and comedy are staged throughout the year.

The Brighton Dome is three venues in one, with the Dome Concert Hall, the Corn Exchange and the Pavilion Theatre. The Dome was converted into a Concert Hall in the 19th century and then refurbished in 1935, staging some of the world’s biggest names, and in 1974 Abba won the Eurovision Song Contest here. The Dome continues to stage famous names, which in more recent years have included Beyonce and the Scissor Sisters.  The Pavilion Theatre hosts comedy, dance, theatre and musicals, as well as concerts.  The Corn Exchange is a unique and versatile venue with an arched ceiling.

The Brighton Museum and Art Gallery had a cash injection of £10million, which has resulted in better facilities and redesigned galleries.  A popular museum, with collections that include 20th century art and design, pottery, archaeology, toys, hobbies, images of Brighton, fine art, fashion, style, world art, religion and social history.

Over 10,000 items, collected over 100 years, of toys, models and souvenirs.  The museum has a priceless toy and model train collection, Meccano, puppets, toy theatres and model ships.

Part of the Ambassador Group of theatres, the Theatre Royal Brighton is a Grade II listed building dating back 200 years.  Musicals, ballet and drama some of the varieties of entertainment staged throughout the year.

Carluccio’s Caffés were established by well-known Italian chef Antonio Carluccio in 1991, and can now be found across the country. The contemporary, stylish Italian cafés also double up as delicatessens with a range of Italian products on sale including pasta, pastries, antipasta, jams, preservatives, wines and books. Carluccio’s cafés are generally open from 8/9am in the morning for breakfast, to late at night for evening meals. Breakfast menus include croissant, scrambled egg with pancetta and fresh fruit. Please contact Carluccio’s to find out the opening hours of your nearest eatery.