Free things to do · Brighton

Free things to do in Brighton

No-spend weekends in Brighton — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.

Curated by localsEditor's pick

Top spots in Brighton

  • Brighton Palace Pier

    Family

    Seafront

    Doughnut stands, helter-skelter and pin-machine arcades over the sea.

  • British Airways i360

    Family

    Seafront

    Glass pod rising 162 m for 360° views from Beachy Head to Worthing.

  • Volk's Electric Railway

    Family

    Madeira Drive

    World's oldest electric railway — 1.5 km along the beach since 1883.

  • Royal Pavilion

    Culture

    Old Steine

    Regency seaside palace with Mughal domes and chinoiserie interiors.

  • The Lanes

    Culture

    Old Town

    Twisting alleys of vintage shops, jewellers and indie cafés.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Royal Pavilion, Brighton Palace Pier, The Lanes. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Brighton and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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