Want to really get under the skin of Brighton & Hove? Is there something in the city you'd like to explore? Would you like to see Brighton through the eyes of a resident who loves the city?

VisitBrighton City Champions are ready to welcome you on arrival or you can book a greet with one of local volunteers who want to show you the city they know & love. 

The Brighton Greeter Scheme is a great way to explore our vibrant, cosmopolitan city, with a helping hand from a resident who is passionate about all things Brighton & Hove.  And it's FREE too!

Sign up for a FREE Greet online

Find out more about the VisitBrighton Greets on our Things to Do page and then you can simply sign up online and we’ll match you with one of our enthusiastic city-wise volunteers who will impart their love and knowledge of Brighton to groups of up to six people.

Visits are approximately 2 hours long and Greeters are happy to accommodate any special interests you may have about the city (where they can) - just let them know! Whether this is your first visit to Brighton or you’re a regular to the city, the Brighton Greeters scheme is a fantastic and friendly way to explore Brighton & Hove and discover the many fascinating areas to this unique city.

Apply to be a VisitBrighton Greeter

If you'd like to play a key role in the tourism of the city and become a Brighton Greeter, simply contact us to request an application form. 

VisitBrighton is part of the International Greeter Associaton of independent Greeter programs around the world.

Greeters are volunteers who share their love for their cities in an enthusiastic and hospitable manner. A Greeter will travel with you through their city for a couple of hours and you will experience the city in a unique way, from the perspective of a person who lives there. 

Founded in 1992 with the 'Big Apple Greeter', Greeter schemes can now be found throughout the world.

Worldwide Greeter schemes include Houston,Texas; New York City; New York, Chicago, Illinois, Toronto, Canada; Melbourne and Adelaide, Australia; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Paris, Lyon, Marsailles, Pas de Calais and Nantes, France;  Kent, England; and The Hague, The Netherlands.

To find out more about the International Greeter Association visit the official website at internationalgreeter.org

City Champions

Next time you visit the city make sure you look out for the VisitBrighton City Champions.

The on-street volunteers are based at Brighton Station or the Royal Pavilion most weekends. The volunteers are armed for visitor needs - offering a warm welcome and handy City Maps to help you find your way around. They can offer their help and advice about where to stay and eat, plus give information about the latest attractions and events taking place in the city. 

The City Champions are easy to spot - simply look out for the VisitBrighton City Champion branded blue and orange uniforms! 

Would you like to be a City Champion?

We are always on the lookout for new applications. City Champions are on street volunteers providing a friendly welcome to visitors and offer them information and advice to help them get the most out of their stay. You will need to be passionate and knowledgeable about Brighton & Hove and love meeting new people.

To find out more, email visitor.info@visitbrighton.com or use the Contact Us form.