Brighton Beach

Abhijeet Modi
Nov 28, 2022 By Abhijeet Modi
Originally Published on Oct 07, 2021
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  • Discover the beautiful seaside town of Brighton, one of the UK's most popular coastal areas.
  • Spend a day on the beach at Brighton Beach, where you can relax on a deckchair and paddle in the waves.
  • Enjoy the Palace Pier, full of attractions aimed at kids and families.
  • Explore the brilliant town of Brighton, known as one of England's trendiest and friendliest locations.

Brighton Beach is a popular beach for day-tripper Londoners, and with good reason. Whether you're looking for a relaxing day out by the seaside or an exciting afternoon of fairground rides and arcades, Brighton Beach has something for everyone.

This beautiful seaside town has a reputation for being one of the most friendly and welcoming in the UK. With a youthful population and an Eco-friendly ethos, Brighton is a place where you can relax and enjoy the best of a Great British summer on a budget.

The Brighton coastline is 5.4 miles long and features a pebbly beach, which means it isn't the best choice for a day of sunbathing or sand castling. However, you can rent or bring your own deckchairs to chill out and kick back on the beach on a lovely warm afternoon. The sea itself is a great place to have a swim or a splash about, even if it is a little chilly!

One of the biggest Brighton attractions is the long pier that stretches out to sea, also known as Brighton Palace Pier. This traditional pier has weathered many storms and is still standing, over one hundred years after it was first opened in 1899. There are a whole host of fun games and rides for kids to take part in, many of which are seaside staples, including a carousel, helter-skelter, and dodgems. 

There's plenty of great things to do in Brighton, and some of them are even off the coast. Boat tours of the pier and the seafront are a great way to get a unique viewpoint of this coastal gem. If you've got adventurous older kids, then the kayaks or paddle-boards that you can rent could be a great pick. You can explore the piers and the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

If you'd rather stay on dry land, there's a vast array of activities to do in and around Brighton Beach. As well as the Palace Pier, Brighton's seafront promenade is home to a lovely collection of independent shops, which sell everything from hip clothes to unique knick-knacks. 

Brighton is the perfect mix of tradition and modernity. As well as the famous Palace Pier, you can also take a trip on the Volk's Electric Railway, which runs along the seafront and was the first of its kind in the UK when it opened in 1883. Brighton's modern side is found in attractions such as the i360, a 162-metre tall tower with incredible views of Brighton and the south coast.

There's also the Brighton Marina, which can be found at the eastern end of the beach. Here, you'll discover a brilliant collection of shops and restaurants, with the marina as a top destination for locals and tourists alike.

What to know before you go

  • There's a great selection of fantastic restaurants within walking distance of Brighton Beach. The Regency restaurant, on King's Road, is a top choice and many would say it's where you can find the best fish and chips in Brighton. There's also The Melrose, Lucky Beach, and Smokey's Brighton, all of which are on the seaside stretch of King's Road. There are also a bunch of brilliant Brighton Marina restaurants at the eastern end of the beach.
  • There are lots of public toilets available in and around Brighton Beach. Most of the public toilets in the area also have baby changing access and facilities.
  • Due to it being a pebble beach, Brighton Beach is not the most accessible for wheelchairs and buggies. Other parts of the town, including the seafront roads and the pier, are wheel-friendly.
  • Brighton Beach can get really busy on sunny weekends, so if you can go at a different time or bright and early on the weekend, you're more likely to grab a great spot to relax on the beach.

Getting there

  • Brighton Beach is around a two-hour drive from Central London.
  • There are lots of pay-and-display car parks within a few minutes walk of Brighton Beach. Most of them can be found on King's Road, a seafront road just off the A23. In the other direction, there are also car parks near Brighton Marina. Parking can get busy in Brighton on popular weekends. It generally costs a few pounds to park in one of the Brighton and Hove council car parks.
  • If you'd rather avoid the hassle of parking, Brighton is easily accessible by public transport. There are direct trains from London Victoria, London Bridge, and London St. Pancras to Brighton Train Station. They all take around an hour.
  • From the station, it's a 20-minute walk through the lovely streets of Brighton to the beach. Numerous buses serve the route between the train station and the beach.

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Written by Abhijeet Modi

Master of Computer Science

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Abhijeet ModiMaster of Computer Science

An experienced and innovative entrepreneur and creative writer, Abhijeet holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Application from Birla Institute of Technology, Jaipur. He co-founded an e-commerce website while developing his skills in content writing, making him an expert in creating blog posts, website content, product descriptions, landing pages, and editing articles. Passionate about pushing his limits, Abhijeet brings both technical expertise and creative flair to his work.

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