Brighton Palace Pier
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
Image: brightonpier.co.ukBrighton's classic pleasure pier, with a funfair at the far end, big arcades halfway along and fish and chips all the way. Even without the rides, the walk out over the sea is worth doing.
Highlights
- Helter Skelter, Crazy Mouse and Air Race rides
- Arcades under cover
- Palm Court restaurant
- Sea views back to the seafront
Good to know
- Ride hours are shorter on autumn and winter weekdays
- Combine with the Royal Pavilion, a short walk inland
Getting there
Brighton Palace Pier, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1TW
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The world's oldest continually operating aquarium, opened in 1872 on Brighton seafront, with more than 5,000 creatures under its restored Victorian arcade. Meet giant green sea turtles, sharks and jellyfish, and get hands-on in the rockpools.
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A museum and gallery inside the Royal Pavilion estate, a few minutes' walk from the sea. Galleries cover ancient Egypt, archaeology, fashion, fine art and world cultures, alongside changing exhibitions.
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George IV's seaside palace, Indian-style domes outside and lavish Chinese-inspired interiors inside. It is Brighton's best wet-weather visit, a short walk from the pier and the Lanes.