A day in Brighton.
Brighton is London-by-the-sea, an hour south by train, with a Regency pavilion, a pebbled beach, and the densest concentration of independent shops, bars, and restaurants in southern England. Weekends are crowded; weekdays are perfect.
Hour by hour.
A suggested order, feel free to swap, skip, or take it in reverse.
09:30 · Start at Royal Pavilion
Begin your day at Royal Pavilion. Arrive early to avoid crowds and see it in the morning light.
11:00 · Brighton Palace Pier
Walk to Brighton Palace Pier, one of the city's defining landmarks. Take your time, this is the kind of place you can't rush.
13:00 · Lunch at Lost in the Lanes
Long lunch at Lost in the Lanes. Locals eat late, by 1:30pm you'll be at the heart of the lunch service.
15:00 · The Lanes
Walk off lunch with a visit to The Lanes. Allow at least an hour.
16:30 · British Airways i360
Continue to British Airways i360. By now the harsh midday sun has softened, best time for photos.
18:30 · Drinks at Burnt Orange
Aperitivo or evening drink at Burnt Orange. Soak in the local rhythm.
20:30 · Dinner
Pick a restaurant from the food list below, the city's best are within a 15-minute walk from where you're staying. Book ahead during peak season.
Picks for the day.
The food stops on the route, plus a couple of alternatives if your timing doesn't match.
Lost in the Lanes
Address: 10 Nile St
Burnt Orange
Address: 59 Middle St
What to see along the way.
Royal Pavilion
Address: 4/5 Pavilion Buildings
Brighton Palace Pier
Address: Madeira Dr
The Lanes
Address: The Lanes
British Airways i360
Address: Lower Kings Rd
Tips before you go.
- Most restaurants close between lunch (around 3pm) and dinner (around 7:30pm). Plan around it.
- Cash is still useful in smaller places, though cards are increasingly accepted everywhere.
- Walk where you can, the best parts of any old European city aren't accessible by car.
- Museums sell timed-entry tickets online and they save real time, especially in peak season.
- Locals eat dinner late by American or British standards. Don't show up at 6:30pm expecting service.
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