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Kemptown: tips and FAQs
Conseils d'initiés et questions fréquentes
Conseils d'initiés
Conseils pour votre visite
Ride the seafront railway
Volk's Electric Railway runs along the beach; its website says there is no need to book, just turn up and ride.
Madeira Terrace works
The council is restoring Madeira Terrace in phases, so parts of Madeira Drive may be fenced off. Check the council page for progress.
Naturist beach
Visit Brighton says the naturist beach is at the eastern end of the main beach, about a mile east of the Palace Pier, and is signposted.
Marina by bus
Brighton Marina is a short bus ride from the town centre, according to Visit Brighton, if you do not want to walk the seafront.
Prenez les bus
Visit Brighton says most areas of the city are within a 15-minute bus ride of the centre and the beach, and every bus has disabled access.
Festivals
Festivals in Brighton & Hove
Dates come from the organisers' own websites. Check them before you book.
Brighton Festival
1 à 23 mai 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
Questions fréquentes
Where is Kemptown?
Kemptown is in Brighton & Hove, England. Regency crescents, Volk's Electric Railway, the aquarium and St James's Street east of the pier. Nearby stops and stations include Brighton station, Brighton & Hove Buses, Volk's Electric Railway.
How long do I need in Kemptown?
Une demi-journée. Prévoyez plus si vous comptez déjeuner sur place ou visiter plusieurs sites.
Quels sont les points forts ?
Highlights include SEA LIFE Brighton, Volk's Electric Railway, Madeira Terrace. See the Things to do page for more.
Comment s'y rendre ?
Nearby: Brighton station (Station managed by Southern); Brighton & Hove Buses (City bus network); Volk's Electric Railway (Seasonal heritage railway). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Où manger et boire ?
We list 24 places to eat and drink in and around Kemptown, with filters to help you choose.
Où dormir ?
Nous répertorions 17 hôtels et autres hébergements à proximité. Vérifiez les disponibilités et les tarifs auprès de chaque établissement.
Is Kemptown accessible?
L'accessibilité varie selon la rue, le bâtiment et le lieu. Consultez les informations d'accessibilité de chaque site ou opérateur avant de partir.
While you are here
Things to see in Kemptown
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Kemp Town Estate
Regency estate of Sussex Square, Lewes Crescent, Arundel Terrace and Chichester Terrace, financed by Thomas Read Kemp and built by Thomas Cubitt.
Queen's Park
Park laid out from 1825 by Thomas Attree as a private residential park inspired by Regent's Park, later named after Queen Adelaide.
Egremont Gate
Listed gateway with walls and railings at the Egremont Place entrance to Queen's Park.
Brighton & Hove
More areas to explore
Hove
Regency squares, beach huts, Church Road and George Street west of the Peace Statue
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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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- Madeira Terrace: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Kemp Town Estate: A bit iffy, Public domain, source
- Queen's Park: Paul Gillett, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Egremont Gate: Robert-brook, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Hove: DaHuzyBru, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- The Lanes & seafront: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- North Laine & the Royal Pavilion: Qmin, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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