Seagulls on Brighton beach with Brighton Palace Pier in the background. Credit - James Ratchford

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VisitBrighton's Blog

Welcome to the VisitBrighton Blog – the insider’s guide to the city! Bookmark this page as we’ll keep adding more posts from our in-house team & special guest writers sharing their tips on how to visit Brighton like a local.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a regular, our series of itineraries will help you plan your next trip to the free-thinking city in the heart of Sussex. We have a range of Brighton itineraries in varying lengths with a variety of themes including some catered to foodies, families, and your four-legged friends. We have itineraries written by guest writers, each with their own reason for loving the city, as well as posts compiled by the VisitBrighton team.

The blog is also the place to find our ‘Let’s Meet…’ series where we get to know the people behind the Brighton businesses you know & love. We have interviewed event organisers, shop owners, tour guides, parks rangers and even an ecopsychologist.

Finally our listicles and reviews will inspire you to book your break so keep checking back for the latest updates.

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Pride Guide

Brighton is preparing to stand with our fantastic LGBTQ+ community and celebrate the Power of Love during this Pride season.
Summer Fun

Brighton's summer season is bursting with events for you and the family to enjoy, here's our top picks!
My coast has the most...

As part of VisitEngland's My Coast has the Most campaign we have compiled a list of Brighton's most weird and wonderful facts, celebrating what we do best!

Get to know Brighton & Hove

like a local

Children at Drusillas Park interacting with Meerkats

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Half-Term Fun in Brighton

Half-Term is for connecting and exploring, so this February use our handy round-up to plan your way through the week.

Feb 11 2026

Image shows a bottle of Artelium wine with strawberries and flowers in the foreground, two glasses toast.

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14 ways to woo your lover

Valentine's weekend in Brighton always offers something different from the usual clichés. From igloos to palaces, say I love you with flair this Valentine's weekend in Brighton, read on for our 14 top ideas to woo your lover.

Jan 27 2026

Image shows the inside of Snoopers Paradise, Brighton a range of clothes are on display with a mannequin wearing a jacket in the centre

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Retro Brighton

New year, new wardrobe! Brighton is bursting at the seams with top spots for vintage and retro finds, embrace secondhand January and discover the art of slow fashion.

Jan 15 2026

Image shows a manicure in progress at TGB Spa in Brighton, the client has beautiful red painted nails.

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Get your spa fix in 26!

After the festive season our bodies and minds need some TLC, booking a spa break to help you recover is essential self-care to prepare for the year ahead. Brighton has all you need to help you go from stressed out to blissed out, so don your fluffy robe and follow us on a tour of Brighton’s best places for a pamper.

Jan 07 2026