Brighton & Hove has plenty for families: the Palace Pier, SEA LIFE and the i360 on the seafront, the Royal Pavilion, the free Hove Museum, big green spaces like Preston Park and Stanmer Park, plus watersports at Hove Lagoon, soft play, climbing and Albion football pathways. Start with these named local picks, then compare activities, holiday camps and parties by age, booking needs, cost and travel time across Brighton, Hove, Portslade and the nearby South Downs.
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Brighton's classic seafront pier, with funfair rides, arcades, food stalls and a soft play centre for younger children. A small admission fee applies at busy times, but anyone with a BN postcode can get a free Local Residents Card covering the holder and up to three guests. Check ride height limits and opening times on the website before you go.
Official info →Opened in 1872, SEA LIFE Brighton is the world's oldest continually operating aquarium, with more than 5,000 creatures inside a restored Victorian arcade. Children can get hands-on with ray and shark eggs at the rockpools, and the glass-bottom boat ride over the Ocean Display is a paid add-on worth booking ahead.
Official info →The i360's glass pod glides 138 metres up for wide views over the city and along the coast. It reopened under new owners after closing in December 2024. It is a cashless venue, so bring a card, and check opening times on the day before you set off.
Official info →The extraordinary Regency palace in the middle of Brighton makes a memorable visit for curious children, and the audio guide (small extra charge) includes a children's tour. Standard tickets give free return visits for a year, and in a family of at least one adult and two children one child goes free. The ground floor is buggy-friendly; the first floor is stairs only.
Official info →A family zoo east of Brighton that mixes animals with lots of play: water play, mazes, indoor play, free children's rides and SPARK, a large immersive play experience. It is designed around younger children and works well as a full day out with under-10s. Pick up the free Animal Spotter Book when you arrive.
Official info →A free museum in a Victorian villa about ten minutes' walk from the seafront, with the Wizard's Attic upstairs as the family favourite. It currently opens Monday and Thursday to Sunday, 10am–5pm (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays), with a family-friendly café, baby changing and a lawned garden. Children under 13 must be with an adult.
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