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Things to see in Brighton

Tourist information: 

Brighton Visitor Information Centre
Bartholomew Square
Tel: 0300 300 0088.
www.visitbrighton.com
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 1000-1700; Sun 1000-1600 (in summer only).

Check the website for the special offers section with discounts on hotels, shops and restaurants in Brighton.

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is a state-of-the-art visitor attraction, with dynamic galleries and displays. It houses one of the UK's finest collections of modern decorative art and design, with Salvador Dali and Edward James's 'Mae West's Lips' sofa among the highlights.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: Royal Pavilion Gardens , Brighton, United Kingdom
Telephone: (01273) 292 882.
Website: www.virtualmuseum.info
Brighton Pier

Brighton Pier epitomises old-fashioned English popular seaside culture. Built in the 1890s, the pier offers fun in the form of roller coasters, children's rides and all kinds of slot machines and video games. There are also places selling sweets and candy (including the famous Brighton Rock) as well as bars and a restaurant out on the pier.

Admission Fees: No.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Madeira Drive, Brighton, United Kingdom
Telephone: (01273) 609 361.
Website: http://www.brightonpier.co.uk
Brighton Sea Life Centre

Brighton Sea Life Centre is the world's oldest operational aquarium. It offers a winning combination of Victorian architecture and innovative marine displays. Giant sea turtles, black-tipped reef sharks, giant Japanese spider crabs and seahorses roam this marine world, spectacular views of which are made possible by a large underwater tunnel.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: Marine Parade (near Brighton Pier), Brighton, United Kingdom
Telephone: (01273) 604 234.
Website: http://www.sealifeeurope.com
The Booth Museum of Natural History

This museum houses over half a million specimens and natural history literature from the last three centuries. It also has hundreds of British birds as well as butterflies, skeletons, a whale and dinosaur bones on display.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 194 Dyke Road , Brighton, United Kingdom
Telephone: (01273) 292 777.
Website: http://www.virtualmuseum.info
The Lanes

The Lanes , with its intricate network of narrow, twisting alleyways, is the historical heart of Brighton, as it was here that the old fishing village Brighthelmstone had its centre. Today this maze-like area offers an extraordinary mix of shops, pubs and restaurants. In the middle is Brighton Square, with a bronze sculpture by James Osborne.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: The Lanes, Brighton, United Kingdom
The Royal Pavilion

The Royal Pavilion , with its Indian Mogul exterior created by John Nash, was the seaside palace of George IV. It is a landmark in Brighton, and its minarets and onion domes have been part and parcel of the popular image of the town since the 1820s. Guided tours through this richly-decorated palace are offered. Refreshments are available in the Queen Adelaide tea room.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, United Kingdom
Telephone: (01273) 290 900.
Website: http://www.royalpavilion.org.uk
West Blatchington Windmill

The restored mill at West Blatchington is a Grade II listed building. A visit to the mill is an informative experience, as there are information panels giving details on the history of milling and the history of the West Blatchington Windmill itself. There is plenty to learn about milling and agricultural topics at the mill.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: Holmes Avenue, Brighton, United Kingdom
Telephone: (01273) 776 017.
Website: http://www.virtualmuseum.info
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