North Laine and Cultural Quarter

A photo of the outside of shops in the Brighton Laine area.

A bohemian bustle of criss-cross streets, North Laine in Brighton is the cultural quarter of the city and home to over 300 unique shops in less than half a square mile. Check out the Unique Brighton website for more on the specialist shops in the Brighton North Laine, North Street and Brighton Lanes area.

North Laine, Brighton is a real mix of the ethnic, exotic and funky. You'll find anything from 50's kitsch to drums from Africa.

Brighton North Laine are also home to a 'paint your own' pottery shop, and studios selling jewellery, sculpture, ceramics, glass, metalwork and paintings made by local artists and craftspeople, as well as cutting edge photography at the Brighton North Laine Gallery.

Go vintage in the North Laine, Brighton's fashion mecca

If it's fashion you're after, the North Laine in Brighton offers everything from up and coming designers to hemp shirts, vintage fashion and vegetarian shoes. Or browse for bargains in the weekend flea markets and bric-a-brac shops. When it's time for a break, relax at a bagel bakery or delicious deli.

Find out more about shops in the North Laine, Brighton including a handy North Laine map.

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