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Things to do in Brighton
Wondering what to do in Brighton? This guide lists the area's attractions — zoos, museums, theme parks and more — with distances, so you can plan every day of your trip.
Showing museums, aquariums and attractions with indoor areas — the ones that work whatever the forecast.
🎟️ This weekend near Brighton
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Fri 13 Nov · 00:00
Sea Life Brighton Anytime Entry
Sea Life Centre, Brighton · 0.2 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 16:30
DIY Basics
Doityourself, Lewes · 7.5 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 18:30
30 Years of Volks Presents - AFU-RA - Body of the life force
The Volks Nightclub, Brighton · 0.3 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:00
Get Nautical
Bognor Regis Sailing Club, Bognor Regis · 24.1 mi
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Aquariums
0.2 mi from Brighton
Brighton Aquarium
SEA LIFE Brighton is the world's oldest continually operating aquarium, opened in 1872 and originally designed by Eugenius Birch. Inside you'll find more than 5,000 marine creature...
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0.2 mi from Brighton
Sea Life Centre
SEA LIFE Brighton is the world's oldest continually operating aquarium, opened in 1872 and designed by Eugenius Birch, the architect behind the West Pier. Inside, you'll find more...
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Museums & Galleries
0.1 mi from Brighton
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery sits within the Royal Pavilion gardens in Brighton's Culture Quarter, offering historical exhibits and art collections covering fashion, world culture...
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0.3 mi from Brighton
Brighton Fishing Museum
The Brighton Fishing Museum is a registered independent museum established in co-operation with the local fishing community in 1994. This museum is dedicated to Brighton's fishing... — Wikipedia
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0.5 mi from Brighton
Brighton Toy and Model Museum
Victorian cellars beneath Brighton Station forecourt and Brighton Station, accessible at street level from Trafalgar Street.
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1.2 mi from Brighton
Booth Museum of Natural History
The Booth Museum of Natural History in Brighton holds remarkable natural science collections, built around Edward Booth's British bird taxidermy displayed in realistic dioramas, de...
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2 mi from Brighton
Hove Museum
Hove Museum of Creativity is a municipally owned museum in the town of Hove, which is part of the larger city of Brighton and Hove in the South East of England. The museum is part... — Wikipedia
2.3 mi from Brighton
British Engineerium
The British Engineerium is a Victorian heritage water pumping station in Brighton and Hove, built in 1866 and now home to a museum, event space, dance studio and therapy rooms. You...
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2.7 mi from Brighton
West Blatchington Windmill
Windmill in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, UK
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3.9 mi from Brighton
Foredown Tower
Foredown Tower is a learning and visitor centre in Brighton, East Sussex, run in association with Aldridge Adult Learning. Before you go, it's worth checking the website for openin...
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6.1 mi from Brighton
Marlipins Museum
Marlipins Museum, is a 12th to early-13th-century Grade II* listed building on the High Street in Shoreham-by-Sea, a town in Adur district in West Sussex, England. It is distinguis... — Wikipedia
7 mi from Brighton
Anne of Cleves' House
Anne of Cleves' House is a timber-framed medieval building dating from the 15th century, once given to Anne of Cleves after her marriage to Henry VIII ended, though she never actua...
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7.2 mi from Brighton
The Tom Paine Printing Press & Press Gallery
The Tom Paine Printing Press & Press Gallery is a working 18th century style wooden Common Press, set up in Lewes by artist Peter Chasseaud and operational since July 2009. You can...
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7.2 mi from Brighton
Barbican House Museum
House museum next to Lewes castle, East Sussex, England, UK
8.8 mi from Brighton
Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Fort is a museum and heritage attraction telling the story of Sussex from pre-history to the present, including the fort's construction and its role in two world wars. You...
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9.4 mi from Brighton
Steyning Museum
Steyning Museum tells the story of Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashurst, Wiston and Botolphs, from pre-history to the present day, through permanent exhibits and changing temp...
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10.3 mi from Brighton
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery cares for a nationally significant collection, including the largest costume collection of everyday wear in the UK, alongside fine and decorative arts...
11.1 mi from Brighton
Charleston House
Charleston, in East Sussex, is a property associated with the Bloomsbury group, that is open to the public. It was the country home of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant and is an examp... — Wikipedia
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11.2 mi from Brighton
Seaford Museum (Martello Tower 74)
The Seaford Museum and Heritage Society is a local history museum located at the Martello Tower in East Sussex, England. It was established in 1979 and contains objects, archives a... — Wikipedia
12.8 mi from Brighton
Cuckfield Museum
Cuckfield Museum sits on the first floor of the historic Queens Hall and tells the unique story of Cuckfield, including the 1820s discovery by Gideon Mantell of the Iguanodon, the...
Theme Parks
14.4 mi from Brighton
Blackberry Farm Park
Blackberry Farm Park is a family run farm park set in the East Sussex countryside, offering a fun filled family day out. You can enjoy pony rides for ages 2 and up, feed our animal...
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16.4 mi from Brighton
Knockhatch Adventure Park
Knockhatch Adventure Park is a family theme park in Arlington, Wealden, bringing together rides, animals and play areas for a full day out whatever the weather. You can explore the...
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17.7 mi from Brighton
Harbour Park
Harbour Park is a children's beach adventure attraction in Littlehampton, offering over 15 attractions including outdoor rides, interactive arcades, a pirate-themed escape room and...
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19.5 mi from Brighton
Treasure Island & Adventure Golf
Treasure Island Adventure Park is a pirate-themed attraction in Eastbourne, East Sussex, combining indoor and outdoor fun for a day out whatever the weather. Inside, Buccaneers off...
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Zoos & Wildlife
13.1 mi from Brighton
Drusillas Park
Drusillas Park is a family-run zoo in Alfriston, East Sussex, combining hundreds of exotic animals with play and rides for children. Alongside the animal habitats, you'll find SPAR...
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21.1 mi from Brighton
Fishers Farm Park
Fishers Farm Park is a family-run adventure farm park in West Sussex, open 363 days a year and best suited to children aged 0-12. You can meet farm animals, take on outdoor rides,...
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Where to stay near Brighton
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Plan it day by day
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in Brighton?
The list below shows attractions nearby with distances from Brighton.
What can we do in Brighton when it rains?
Museums, galleries and aquariums are your friends — filter the list below by category and keep a couple in reserve for wet days.
More ways to explore
Not booked yet? See the best places to stay in Brighton.