Heathrow Airport 1 hr 21
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery (8 min) In Royal Pavilion's gardens, with displays of fine/decorative art, fashion, toys and local history. Devil's Dyke - National Trust (24 min) Scenic, V-shaped valley with walking trails, nature programs & surrounding hotels & restaurants. Royal Pavilion (3 min) Distinctive Asian-style palace built for King George IV, with restored rooms, gardens and tours. Preston Park (9 min) Large urban park with playgrounds, pitches and a manor house, used for concerts, fairs and circuses. Brighton Palace Pier (5 min) Opened in 1899 and home to fairground rides, bars, restaurants and deckchairs to enjoy the sea view. Ditchling Beacon (19 min) Grassy, 248m-tall chalk hill with panoramic views, walking paths & the remains of an Iron Age fort. Brighton West Pier (14 min) Atmospheric remnants of a once bustling 19th-century pleasure pier, destroyed by fire in 2003. Brighton Toy and Model Museum (11 min) Thousands of toys and models displayed in 3 railway arches, including 2 working railway layouts. British Airways i360 Viewing Tower (15 min) This futuristic glass pod with a cocktail bar travels skyward for dramatic ocean & city views. SEA LIFE Brighton (2 min) Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Preston Manor (11 min) Elegant Georgian manor with 20 rooms decorated in Edwardian style, plus a walled garden. Lewes Castle & Museum (23 min) Timber-framed, 16th-century house featuring local history exhibits & hosting events & weddings. Volk's Electric Railway (4 min) Electric railway dating to 1883, now operating along the seashore as a seasonal tourist experience. Booth Museum of Natural History (11 min) Museum exploring the natural world through exhibits, interactive displays and hands-on activities. Stanmer Park Local Nature Reserve (15 min) Grassy lawns, sports fields & woodland trails leading to a charming village with an 1800s church. |