Parks & Gardens

Fancy a break from city life? With its vibrant, energetic nature, it’s easy to forget that Brighton is also home to an abundance of green open spaces.

From the Regency calm of the Royal Pavilion Gardens to the picturesque duck pond and Victorian Clock Tower of Queens Park, there are a wealth of gardens and parks in Brighton to explore. With a vast array of parks and gardens in Brighton & Hove, including several with Green Flag Awards, why not add a day or two to your stay and combine the pace of a seaside city with the peace of some green open spaces?

Relax in the parks of Brighton

Preston Park is the largest urban park in the city and home to the country's largest municipal rock garden. Hove Park is a popular spot for runners and features a mix of large areas of open grass, mature trees and sports facilities. Tree lovers will adore St Ann's Well Gardens with its wide range of native & exotic trees or if you're a skate boarder then head to The Level which has an international-standard skatepark. A short bus ride away takes you to the historic Kipling Gardens in Rottingdean, with its woodland garden, herb garden and a croquet lawn.

Brighton's Elm Tree Collection

Did you know that Brighton & Hove is home to more than 17,000 Elms which is the largest remaining population in the UK?

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Wakehurst

Wakehurst is a beautiful botanic gardens located near Haywards Heath and managed by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Set in 465 acres of country estate, Wakehurst boasts ornamental gardens, temperate woodlands, a nature reserve, and an Elizabethan mansion.
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Stanmer Park

With its beautiful woodland walks and extensive open lands, Stanmer Park is just as perfect for a family picnic as it is for a kick about with your friends or those looking for a bracing walk over the Downs