Brighton Weekend Activities & Things to Do
Weekend in Brighton
This itinerary balances free outdoor fun with engaging ticketed attractions, designed for families with children aged 3-12. Booking in advance for ticketed attractions is highly recommended to secure slots and potentially better prices.
Friday Evening - Family Fun
Friday, February 20Brighton Palace Pier
Enjoy a classic seaside experience with a walk along Brighton Palace Pier, featuring arcades, traditional seaside stalls, and fairground attractions suitable for all age groups.
The pier offers a fun atmosphere and various amusement rides.
Suitable for all ages (3-12 and beyond). Prams/strollers are fine on the pier. Rides have height restrictions.
Central location, walkable from most of central Brighton. Public transport (buses) available to nearby stops. Metered parking can be found along Madeira Drive.
Family Dinner
Settle down for a relaxed family dinner at one of Brighton's many family-friendly restaurants.
Many options are available around the city centre, offering various cuisines.
Look for restaurants offering children's menus or early bird specials. Check for high chairs and baby changing facilities if needed.
Walkable from Brighton Palace Pier and surrounding city areas. Public transport readily available.
Saturday - Adventure Day
Saturday, February 21SEA LIFE Brighton
Explore the wonders of the ocean at SEA LIFE Brighton, the world's oldest operating aquarium, opened in 1872.
Discover over 5,000 species, walk through the famous underwater tunnel, and observe sharks, turtles, and rays. There are daily talks and feeding times to enhance the experience.
Under 2s go free. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Allow 2-3 hours for the visit. The aquarium is generally quieter earlier in the day.
Located on the seafront, a short walk from Brighton Pier. Accessible by numerous bus routes stopping at nearby Steine Gardens. A wheelchair accessible underpass connects to the seafront promenade.
Lunch Break
Grab a quick and easy lunch near the seafront or the Royal Pavilion Estate.
Many cafes offer kid-friendly options and takeaways for a picnic in the Royal Pavilion Gardens.
Walkable from SEA LIFE Brighton.
Royal Pavilion & Museum
Explore the exotic Royal Pavilion, a former seaside palace for King George IV, known for its Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Engage with family-friendly interactive exhibits and audio guides. Afterwards, visit the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, which is free to enter and offers a vibrant space with art, history, and culture, including galleries like Ancient Egypt and Performance, designed for young explorers. The surrounding Pavilion Gardens are perfect for a stroll or picnic.
Royal Pavilion is suitable for all ages. Interactive exhibits and children's audio guides are available. Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is also very kid-friendly and offers free trails. The ground floor of the Royal Pavilion is pushchair friendly, but the first floor is stairs-only.
Very central location, easily accessible by foot from the seafront and city centre. Numerous bus routes stop nearby. Parking available in nearby car parks.
Peter Pan's Playground
Let the kids burn off energy at Peter Pan's Playground, an enclosed playground on Madeira Drive.
It's especially suitable for small children and offers a safe outdoor play area by the seafront.
Best suited for smaller children (ages 3-8). There's a cafe nearby for parents.
Located on Madeira Drive, east of Brighton Pier. Walkable from the city centre or a short bus ride from the Old Steine. Metered parking is available on the road.
Sunday - Relaxed Day
Sunday, February 22Brighton i360 Views
Ascend 138 metres in the spacious glass viewing pod of British Airways i360 for breathtaking 360-degree views of Brighton, the South Downs, and the English Channel.
The experience lasts approximately 25 minutes.
Suitable for all ages. Children under 4 are free. There's a Sky Bar inside the pod for drinks (extra cost). Note that there are no toilet facilities on the pod.
Located on the seafront. Accessible toilets are available on both the upper and lower levels of the beach building. Disabled parking is available at Regency Square car park with a subway to beach level.
Komedia Sundae Club
Enjoy 'Sundae Club' at Komedia Brighton, a daytime club for kids aged 4+.
This 90-minute event features music for all ages, dancing, and potentially special guests like popular characters.
Recommended for ages 4+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of four children per adult. The show runs for approximately 90 minutes.
Located in the North Laine area, easily accessible by foot from central Brighton. Public car parks available nearby (e.g., North Laine NCP).
Palace Play Soft Play
Head to Palace Play, a fantastic indoor, four-story soft play area located on Brighton Palace Pier.
It features a massive slide and a separate toddler area for younger children.
Suitable for children over 0.9m tall, with a separate area for toddlers. Children over 1.5m are not permitted. Parents are required to stay within sight of the play area. No booking required, just turn up.
Located on Brighton Palace Pier. Walkable from the city centre. Metered parking on Madeira Drive.
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