Family Friendly Attractions in Brighton

Brighton is great for families. Where else can you ride a SuperBooster on a Pier, take an electric railway along the beach, walk through an underwater tunnel with sharks swimming above you and make a splash at a beachfront paddling pool?

Here are some of Brighton’s best loved family favourite attractions - for more things to do use, the search bar above:

Brighton Pier

One of the best Victorian piers in the country, Brighton Pier offers loads of family restaurants, cafes, rides and arcades to keep kids big and small entertained. For a real adrenaline rush don’t miss the Superbooster ride.

Sea Life Brighton

Sea Life Brighton offers a fun and educational family day out whatever the weather. With over 150 species and 57 displays, you will be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable day for the whole family. Don’t miss the underwater tunnel!

The Royal Pavilion

The spectacular seaside palace of the Prince Regent (George IV), transformed by John Nash between 1815 and 1822, is one of the most dazzling and exotic buildings in the British Isles. A great educational day out for the kids that Mums and Dads can enjoy too.

Brighton Toy and Model Museum

An Aladdin's cave of toys and models for all ages, tucked beneath the ornate arches of Brighton station, Brighton Toy and Model Museum offers over 4000 square foot of toys and models. Expect trains, boats, dolls, domestic toys, puppets and planes.

The Volks Railway

Give the kids a treat on Britain's oldest working electric railway. Running for one and a quarter miles along the top of the beach, from the Aquarium Station near Brighton Pier to the Marina, trains run every 15 minutes throughout the summer.

Preston Manor

Check out the servants' quarters and hall, butlers' pantry, boot hall, kitchen, head housemaids' and personal maids' rooms in this beautiful Edwardian Manor House. For hardy kids, ghost tours of the house are also often available.

Komedia

This entertainment venue in the North Laine hosts regular family-friendly shows as well as the Sundae Club and the Hijack Festival. Events include family theatre, my mini disco and even stand-up comedy for kids.

Go Ape

Let your little monkeys run free at the UK's number 1 forest adventure! Release your inner ape on the Tarzen Swing and as you fly down zip wires.

Drusillas Park

A short drive out from Brighton brings you to Drusillas Park, the best small zoo in the country with monkeys, meerkats and lots of lemurs in Lemurland!

American Express Community Stadium

There are tours available of the stadium plus you can get family tickets to see lcoal team Brighton & Hove Albion play, and don't forget to look out for their mascot, Sammy the Seagull.

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Downs Leisure Centre

Type:

Leisure & Activity Centres

Seaford

Wave’s Downs Leisure Centre is a multi-purpose Leisure Centre situated on the A259 to the east of Seaford town centre and within easy reach of Alfriston, Brighton, the Seven Sisters Country Park, Eastbourne and the surrounding areas.
Saltdean Lido

Type:

Leisure / Swimming Pool

Brighton

Restored Grade II listed lido opening on 17th June 2017. Various opening times and prices.
Cycle Brighton

Type:

Sightseeing

Hove

Let us help you make the most of your visit - see more of the city, the coastline and the South Downs by bike. We have a great range of bikes for hire for all the family & routes for all abilities. Based adjacent to Hove Station & open daily from 9am
Brighton Beach Bikes

Type:

Sightseeing

Brighton

Californian style beach cruiser hire and Brighton History Tours on Bikes
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The Llama Park

Type:

Animal Collection / Zoo

Forest Row

Visit The Llama Park set in 33 acres of land in the heart of the beautiful Ashdown Forest. Here we have herds of llamas, alpacas and reindeer with newly introduced Spanish horses, donkeys, sheep and pigs.
Tourism For All

Hove Museum & Art Gallery

Type:

Museum

Hove

Hove Museum is one of the most family friendly and accessible museums in the south east. It also houses one of the finest craft collections in the country.
Seaford Head Swimming Pool

Type:

Leisure / Swimming Pool

Seaford

Seaford Head Pool is situated next to Seaford Head Community College. The Pool has a full programme of sessions including Lane Swimming, Water Aerobics Classes, Swimming Lessons and Twilight Swims - and is an ideal venue for children’s pool parties.
Bewilder Box Escape Room Brighton

Type:

Quirky

Brighton

Bewilder Box is a puzzle based adventure game in which you and your team race against the clock to complete challenges whilst taking part in a tantalisingly silly immersive story. For families, friends, stag/hen parties, & team building!
Brighton Cycle Hire

Type:

Cycling

Brighton

Situated right under Brighton railway station, run by the bike shop Amsterdammers. Open: daily Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Saturday 9.30am-5pm, Sundays & Bank Holidays 10am-4pm.
Electric Bikes Sussex

Type:

Cycle/Vehicle Hire

Brighton

Electric Bikes Sussex, the only specialist eBike shop in Brighton & Hove. Visit us in Brighton Marina to discover what all the excitement is about. Try, hire, buy or lease an eBike today. Modern eBikes of all types, at competitive prices
Brighton & Hove Seafront

Type:

Beach

Brighton & Hove

Bustling Brighton & Hove promenade is perfect for a leisurely stroll where you will could relax on the beach or try one of the activities available. Or why not visit one of the cafes, restaurant and bars
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Brighton City Walks

Type:

Walking Tour

Brighton

90 Minute guided walk of Brighton's fascinating old town.
Visit famous landmarks, hear about Brighton's history and culture and explore it's hidden past on this unique and illluminating tour.
Duke of York's Picturehouse

Type:

Cinema

Brighton

The Duke of York's Picturehouse is the oldest function-built, continually operational cinema in the UK. Founded in 1910, the cinema prides itself on showing the best in film across the cinematic spectrum.
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Preston Manor

Type:

Historic House / Palace

Brighton

A delightful manor house with the interior of an Edwardian home containing ceramics, furniture, glass, clocks and silver. Servants' quarters and restored kitchen. Garden.
Tourism For All

LaserZone

Type:

Adventure Park / Playground

Brighton

LaserZone - Ideal for players of all ages; birthday parties, family fun, corporate entertainment, youth groups and much more.
Lagoon Watersports - Hove

Type:

Activity Organiser

Hove

Lagoon Watersports is one of the country's premier watersports centres offering powerboat driving, windsurfing, sailing, water skiing and team building. One of our most popular group activities is ZapCat powerboat driving.
Tourism For All

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

Type:

Museum

Brighton

Brighton Museum is a state-of-the-art visitor attraction with dynamic and innovative galleries - including fashion and style, 20th century art and design, and fine art.
Lewes Leisure Centre

Type:

Leisure / Swimming Pool

Lewes

Wave’s Lewes Leisure Centre is a modern and spacious multi-purpose facility with everything under one roof. The Centre is located just five minutes’ walk from Lewes Railway Station and has free on-site parking.
Tourism For All

Only in Brighton

Type:

Walking Tour

Brighton

Only in Brighton is a vivid, fact-filled and humorous 90-minute guided walk that takes a sideways look at what makes Brighton a place like no other. For the visitor, it is an insider's introduction; for the hardened Brightonian, a revelation!
VisitBrighton Greeters

Type:

Walking Tour

Brighton Town Hall, Brighton

Want to really get under the skin of our unique city? The Brighton Greeters 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!

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