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A mini guide to
Hove: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Brighton to Hove by train
Visit Brighton says Hove is one stop from Brighton by direct train, and many bus routes also run between the two.
Cycle the seafront
Visit Brighton says a seafront cycle lane runs from Hove Lagoon to Volk's Electric Railway, with bike hire points at both stations.
Hove Museum is free
Admission to Hove Museum of Creativity is free; it is part of Brighton & Hove Museums.
Look up at the squares
Brunswick Square, Adelaide Crescent and Palmeira Square are best seen from the seafront lawns, looking inland.
Festivals
Festivals in Brighton & Hove
Dates come from the organisers' own websites. Check them before you book.
Brighton Festival
1 to 23 May 2027
Annual multi-arts festival, first held in 1967, with music, theatre, dance, circus, art, film, literature and family events.
Brighton Fringe
7 May to 6 June 2027
Open-access arts festival with hundreds of events in venues across the city.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hove?
Hove is in Brighton & Hove, England. Regency squares, beach huts, Church Road and George Street west of the Peace Statue. Nearby stops and stations include Hove station, Aldrington station, Brighton & Hove Buses.
How long do I need in Hove?
Half a day. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Hove Museum of Creativity, The Old Market, The Regency Town House. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Hove station (Station managed by Southern); Aldrington station (Local trains); Brighton & Hove Buses (City bus network). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 27 places to eat and drink in and around Hove, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 1 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Hove accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Hove
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Hove Library
Carnegie library of 1908 on Church Road, in an Edwardian Baroque and Renaissance Revival style.
Hove War Memorial
Hove's war memorial on Grand Avenue.
Hove Museum of Creativity
Free council museum opened in 1927 in a Victorian villa on New Church Road, with a toy gallery called the Wizard's Attic.
Brighton & Hove
More areas to explore
The Lanes & seafront
Narrow shopping lanes, the Palace Pier, the i360 and the pebble beach in the centre of Brighton
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North Laine & the Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion, the Dome and the independent streets between the station and the Old Steine
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Kemptown
Regency crescents, Volk's Electric Railway, the aquarium and St James's Street east of the pier
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- Palmeira Square: Robert-brook, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Hove Library: Hassocks5489, Public domain, source
- Hove War Memorial: Harry Mitchell, CC BY 4.0, source
- Hove Museum of Creativity: The Voice of Hassocks, CC0, source
- The Lanes & seafront: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- North Laine & the Royal Pavilion: Qmin, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Kemptown: Hassocks5489, CC0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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