Brighton Beach is a long pebble beach attached to a vibrant town on the south coast, under an hour’s journey from London. Although not one of the prettiest beaches in the UK, it boasts an excellent location within Brighton and Hove.
As one of the best entertainment stretches in the UK, you have plenty to do during the day and at night with the pier, seaside arcades, funfairs and the classic Regency architecture of Brighton itself.
The historic seafront Volks Electric Railway runs to Brighton Marina from Brighton Palace Pier regularly during the Summer season.
If you include Brighton and Hove Beach, you have nearly 11km of the seafront.
The arches on the beachfront lower promenade between the Palace and West Piers are well worth exploring; you have an artist zone, a fishing zone with a museum and fresh seafood for sale, and then interspersed with many bars and restaurants.
From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are only permitted on certain beach areas, as indicated by signs on the promenade. ย From October 1 to April 30, dogs are allowed on all beaches.
Facilities are what you would expect from a city beach: toilets, cafe, restaurants and bars, Brighton Palace and West Piers, promenade, seaside arcades, funfair, electric railway, i360, Brighton zip, entertainment, beach volleyball and much more.
Throughout the year, Brighton hosts various events and festivals, ranging from food festivals to music events, offering something for everyone.
