Chris & Nat’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Explore the independent shops and cafes in the North and South Laines, best accessed on foot.
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North Laine
Explore the independent shops and cafes in the North and South Laines, best accessed on foot.
Entertainment
Great comedy, independent cinema, and music venue
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Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner StGreat comedy, independent cinema, and music venue
Brighton Dome
Church StreetBook up a show at Brighton Dome
Check out the performances at Theatre Royal
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Theatre Royal Brighton
New RoadCheck out the performances at Theatre Royal
Rent a Kayak / paddle-board / Learn to wind surf or kite surf at Hove Lagoon (10 minute walk)
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Hove Lagoon
KingswayRent a Kayak / paddle-board / Learn to wind surf or kite surf at Hove Lagoon (10 minute walk)
Sightseeing
Great views across Brighton & Hove, across the sea and the south downs. Best booked in advance.
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British Airways i360
Great views across Brighton & Hove, across the sea and the south downs. Best booked in advance.
The museum is located next to the iconic Pavillion. It has both permanent and temporary exhibitions and well worth a visit
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Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
The museum is located next to the iconic Pavillion. It has both permanent and temporary exhibitions and well worth a visit
Sitting in Pavilion gardens to admire this unique architecture is highly recommended. You may also wish to buy tickets to explore the extravagant interior.
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IPavilion yaseRoyal
Sitting in Pavilion gardens to admire this unique architecture is highly recommended. You may also wish to buy tickets to explore the extravagant interior.
Devils Dyke offers tranquility and great views outside of Brighton & Hove. Accessible via bus, car (10-15 min drive), or an ambitious cycle ride
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Isteshini ye-Devils Dyke
Devil's Dyke RoadDevils Dyke offers tranquility and great views outside of Brighton & Hove. Accessible via bus, car (10-15 min drive), or an ambitious cycle ride
Take a walk or just enjoy the scenery around Seven Sisters. About 30 min drive from Brighton, and it's also accessible via bus.
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I-Seven Sisters Cliffs
Take a walk or just enjoy the scenery around Seven Sisters. About 30 min drive from Brighton, and it's also accessible via bus.
A typically British sea side experience. There are rides also for children and young people.
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Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveA typically British sea side experience. There are rides also for children and young people.
Good for kids
The sea life centre is great for young children
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SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeThe sea life centre is great for young children
Middle Farm
Great little family visit
The King Alfred has an indoor pool and outdoor trampolines which is great for kids
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King Alfred Leisure Centre
KingswayThe King Alfred has an indoor pool and outdoor trampolines which is great for kids
Zoo and rides - great for kids. About a 40 min drive from Brighton
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Drusillas Park
Alfriston RoadZoo and rides - great for kids. About a 40 min drive from Brighton
Monkey Bizness Lewes
Indoor soft play for kids
Our favourite eats in Hove
Wonderful tapas dishes and good wines for either lunch or dinner
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FOURTH AND CHURCH
84 Church RdWonderful tapas dishes and good wines for either lunch or dinner
Giggling Squid
129 Church RdGreat authentic Thai food
etch. by Steven Edwards
216 Church RdUp market restaurant with tasting menus
The Ginger Pig - Restaurant & Rooms
3 Hove StGood food and good roast
Marrocco's
8 King's EsplanadeBest ice-cream in town!
The Urchin
15-17 Belfast StVery popular for its seafood
Wolfies Of Hove
90 Goldstone VillasBest fish and chips
Moonstone Sri Lankan Restaurant in Hove
208 Church RdWonderful Sri Lankan food
If you like a good steak - this is the place for you!
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Latinoamerica
36 Church RdIf you like a good steak - this is the place for you!
Favourite pubs in Hove
This is our favourite pub in Hove - very friendly staff, popular amongst the locals and their pups. The food is also very good. Make sure to book if you're after a Sunday Roast
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The Better Half Pub
1 Hove PlThis is our favourite pub in Hove - very friendly staff, popular amongst the locals and their pups. The food is also very good. Make sure to book if you're after a Sunday Roast
Old Albion
110 Church RdGood local pub, specialising in Gins
Lovely pub, accessible via Tesco car park. Also serves up amazing sea food
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The Urchin
15-17 Belfast StLovely pub, accessible via Tesco car park. Also serves up amazing sea food
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Brighton & Hove has a bike share scheme
The nearest bike park is on George St, 1 minute walk away.
www.btnbikeshare.com
Ukuhamba-hamba
Streamline taxis can be contacted on 01273 204060
Except in very busy periods, Streamline taxis typically arrive very quickly (usually within 5 minutes). Please bear this in mind when booking your taxi.
Ukuhamba-hamba
The nearest bus stop is at the top of our road
Buses leave every few minutes (the 1, 1a, 6 & 49 will all take you to the centre of town).
For full details on Brighton & Hove Buses, see: http://www.buses.co.uk/index.aspx
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Hove station is about a 10 minute walk away
Train from Hove head north to London (via Gatwick), east to Brighton Centre, Eastbourne, Hastings and west to Worthing, Chichester, Portsmouth and Southampton.
If you are catching a train from Hove Station, pop into Small Batch Coffee Shop (on the left 50 metres before the station), it does fantastic takeaway coffee!
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Book up the i360 viewing tower in advance
You can buy tickets here: https://britishairwaysi360.com
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Book up a show at Brighton Dome or Theatre Royal
https://brightondome.org
https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/theatre-royal-brighton/