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The Lanes & seafront: tips and FAQs
Conseils d'initiés et questions fréquentes
Conseils d'initiés
Conseils pour votre visite
Walk down from the station
Visit Brighton says the Lanes and North Laine sit side by side between Brighton station and the Palace Pier, a short walk to the beach.
Swim between the flags
Visit Brighton says the safest places to swim are the patrolled areas marked with red and yellow flags in the summer months.
Expect pebbles
Brighton beach is a pebble beach, with a little sand at low tide. Check the tide timetable on Visit Brighton before you plan a day on the shore.
Seafront help
The seafront office at 141 King's Road Arches deals with beach enquiries and emergencies, according to Visit Brighton.
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 The Lanes & seafront?
The Lanes & seafront is in Brighton & Hove, England. Narrow shopping lanes, the Palace Pier, the i360 and the pebble beach in the centre of Brighton. Nearby stops and stations include Brighton station, Brighton & Hove Buses.
How long do I need in The Lanes & seafront?
D'une demi-journée à une journée entière. Prévoyez plus si vous comptez déjeuner sur place ou visiter plusieurs sites.
Quels sont les points forts ?
Highlights include The Lanes, Brighton Palace Pier, West Pier. 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). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Où manger et boire ?
We list 32 places to eat and drink in and around The Lanes & seafront, with filters to help you choose.
Où dormir ?
Nous recensons 9 hôtels et autres hébergements à proximité. Vérifiez disponibilités et tarifs auprès de chaque établissement.
Is The Lanes & seafront 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 The Lanes & seafront
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
The Lanes
Narrow alleys of small shops, many selling antiques and jewellery, between North Street, Ship Street and Prince Albert Street.
Brighton Fishing Museum
Small independent museum in the King's Road arches, run with the local fishing community, on the history of Brighton's fishermen. Admission is free.
Clock Tower
Free-standing clock tower built in 1888 to mark Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, at the crossroads at the top of West Street.
Brighton & Hove
More areas to explore
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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Hove
Regency squares, beach huts, Church Road and George Street west of the Peace Statue
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- Regency Square: The Voice of Hassocks, Public domain, source
- The Lanes: Frank Jepsen, CC BY 2.0, source
- Brighton Fishing Museum: Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Clock Tower: Hassocks5489, CC0, source
- North Laine & the Royal Pavilion: Qmin, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Kemptown: Hassocks5489, CC0, source
- Hove: DaHuzyBru, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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