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 Palace Pier

One of the best Victorian piers in the country, Brighton Palace 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 Palace 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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The Brighton Treasure Trail Hunt

Type:

Walking Tour

Brighton

Explore Brighton’s Cultural Quarter and Regency Heritage sites on this self guided Murder Mystery themed Treasure Trail. Suitable for anyone aged between 6 & 106 it’s a great way to discover Brighton’s hidden gems!
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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!
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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.
Brighton & Hove online cycle map – make it yours

Type:

Road Cycling

Brighton & Hove

Explore the city with our new online cycle map. You can choose routes that suit how you like to ride and make a customised map for your journey
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Booth Museum of Natural History

Type:

Museum

Brighton

This fascinating museum houses exhibits that include hundreds of British birds displayed in recreated natural settings, insects from butterflies to beetles, a killer whale skeleton and dinosaur bones
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Brighton Centre

Type:

Concert Hall

Brighton

The Brighton Centre is the largest purpose built events venue on the South Coast.
Old Police Cells Museum

Type:

Museum

Brighton

The Old Police Cells Museum is a fascinating glimpse into the past. Come and see where the first Brighton Chief Constable was murdered and the graffiti of the mods and rockers era and so much more. Pre booking essential.
Curious About Brighton

Type:

Walking

Brighton

Have fun discovering Brighton with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy or instantly download & get curious!
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.
Brighton Fishing Museum

Type:

Museum

Brighton

Brighton Fishing Museum has exhibitions including boats and fishing artefacts. There are also visual images including archive and contemporary film and a slide show. There is also an audio presentation of fishing folk talking and singing.
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Type:

Quirky

Brighton Marina, Brighton

Crazy Golf has just got even more crazy......GLOBALLS creates a magical scene with Dinosaur & New Tropicana course. These fun and uniquely imaginative courses are a winner for adults & children.
Palmeira Mansions

Type:

Historic House / Palace

Hove

Take a glimpse back at Victorian life in a house tour which reveals the opulence, taste and lifestyle of a nouveau riche gentleman. This 5-story corner terraced house with its impressive Grade II* listed interior, has miraculously survived.
BK Kayaking

Type:

Activity Organiser

Brighton

BK Kayaking... Sea Kayaking and Canoeing from Brighton beach and the Sussex coast.
We offer courses and trips for all abilities.
Individual and group bookings, Stag and Hen groups.
Learn to kayak with fully qualified B.C.U. coaches.
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Brighton Scenic

Type:

Sightseeing

Shoreham Airport, Shoreham By Sea

Scenic Flying provides sightseeing tours across the beautiful Sussex countryside enabling passengers to see famous sites and landmarks like never before.
Call now to enquire or book on +44(0)7918902721
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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.
Bunk Campers

Type:

Cycle/Vehicle Hire

Horsham

Bunk Campers, UK and Ireland’s largest campervan hire company offer affordable and stylish campervans and motorhomes for hire from our depot in Horsham, West Sussex. 2-6 campevans & motorhomes available. Book online from £35 per day.
BrightonWalks

Type:

Walking Tour

Brighton

Blue Badge guide. Walking tours of Brighton, past and present including WALKING DEAD, based on the DS Grace novels by Peter James, Treasure Hunts and Coach tours .
Pre-booked groups and individuals.
Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre

Type:

Leisure / Swimming Pool

Newhaven

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.
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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.
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Volk's Electric Railway Tours

Type:

Trips & Tours

Brighton

Volk’s Railway was built in 1883 and is Britain’s oldest electric railway. It runs for 1¼ miles along the top of the beach from the Aquarium Station to the Marina. The railway is open from April until the end of September

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