Heathrow Airport 1 hr 8
Brighton Palace Pier (21 min) Opened in 1899 and home to fairground rides, bars, restaurants and deckchairs to enjoy the sea view. Preston Park (13 min) Large urban park with playgrounds, pitches and a manor house, used for concerts, fairs and circuses. National Trust - Sheffield Park and Garden (31 min) Large park with rare mature trees and shrubs, dramatic seasonal flower shows and 4 lakes. Stanmer Park Local Nature Reserve (14 min) Grassy lawns, sports fields & woodland trails leading to a charming village with an 1800s church. Brighton West Pier (18 min) Atmospheric remnants of a once bustling 19th-century pleasure pier, destroyed by fire in 2003. Anne of Cleves House (18 min) Displays of furnished bedroom, kitchen, furniture and other crafts in home of Henry VIII's 4th wife. Brighton Museum & Art Gallery (20 min) In Royal Pavilion's gardens, with displays of fine/decorative art, fashion, toys and local history. Royal Pavilion (22 min) Distinctive Asian-style palace built for King George IV, with restored rooms, gardens and tours. Brighton Toy and Model Museum (15 min) Thousands of toys and models displayed in 3 railway arches, including 2 working railway layouts. Hove Museum & Art Gallery (15 min) Italianate villa housing a family-friendly world of toys, film, local history and fine art. Ditchling Beacon (14 min) Grassy, 248m-tall chalk hill with panoramic views, walking paths & the remains of an Iron Age fort. Borde Hill Garden (23 min) Large area of formal gardens, parkland and trees, with a smart English restaurant and cafe. National Trust - Nymans (17 min) Plants from around the world, plus a plant centre, guided walks/talks and children's activities. Lewes Castle & Museum (19 min) Timber-framed, 16th-century house featuring local history exhibits & hosting events & weddings. Devil's Dyke - National Trust (10 min) Scenic, V-shaped valley with walking trails, nature programs & surrounding hotels & restaurants. |