Image courtesy of Jesse Olu Ogunbanjo. The Black Saint and the Sinner - Brighton Festival.

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May 01 2026

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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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Festival Fun!

Brighton blooms in May, with not just one, but four festivals, bringing the city to life with a riot of theatre, music, dance, comedy and a whole raft of family fun.
Brighton Celebrations!

Brighton is a celebration city so we have created a round-up of the top anniversaries that are currently on our calendar, happy anniversary!
Park Life

Bursting with green spaces to discover, Brighton & Hove boasts some amazing parks and gardens. Discover our favourites this Spring!

Get to know Brighton & Hove

like a local

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