Brighton beach in East Sussex, also known as London by the sea, is a guaranteed fun day out for sun-seekers, daytime drinkers, and clubbers. But there are critical elements to a great day in Brighton you must know so as not to waste time looking, or worst-case scenarios, get fined. This ultimate guide will set you up on the right path for an unforgettable trip to Brighton beach.
Checking the weather report before heading for a day on Brighton beach is a must. Here is the weather forecast in Brighton city for the next seven days.
Sourced from: Brighton Weather Forecast – Historical Data and All You Need to Know
Brighton Beach Post Codes
What is the Postcode for Brighton Beach, UK?: The Postcode for Central Brighton beach, UK is BN1 1NB
| Brighton Beach, UK Postcodes | Postcode | Located |
| Central Brighton Beach, UK | BN1 1NB | Between the Palace & West piers |
| East Brighton Beach, UK | BN2 1PS | Between Palace Pier & the Marina |
| West Brighton Beach, UK | BN3 2FR | From Hove Promenade & Hove lawns |
| Brighton Beach by the Western Lawns | BN3 4FA | Stretch of beach, from Lex’s café to Hove Lagoon |
KNOW IT ALL – Brighton Beach Map
I have created a super helpful bespoke Google map for all the essentials you need, not only when on Brighton beach but also when organising a great day trip to Brighton beach. Set yourself up for a stress-free day trip and save some pennies in the process.
Car Parks near Brighton Beach
It’s all very well knowing the postcodes of Brighton beach, but once you get there, assuming it’s by car, you will need a car park to park in. Here are the nearest and then the cheaper options of parking your car for a visit to Brighton Beach, UK.
Where are the nearest car parks to Brighton Beach? The nearest Car Parks to Brighton Beach are:
- The Lanes Car Park
- Regency Square Car Park
- NCP – Brighton Centre
- Churchill Square – Car Park 1
- Churchill Square – Car Park 2
- Black Rock Car Park
- Brighton Marina Car Park – Free
- King Alfred Car Park
The above list may be the most central and closest to Brighton beach, but this also means they are the most expensive and first to fill up. Here are cheaper car parks within a 15-minute walk of Brighton Beach, UK.
- Trafalgar Street Car Park
- London Road Car Park
- Norton Road, Hove Car Park
- King Alfred Car Park
- Brighton Marina Car Park – Free
These car parks may be a slightly longer walk away from the seafront car parks than others, but they will be cheaper and more importantly, there is a greater chance there will be available parking spaces in the high season. So no waiting for you.
WARNING!
Do not just Google ‘Brighton Beach Car Park’
The best way to ruin a day trip to Brighton beach is to think nothing more about parking than to just go with the top results of google search for such a broad search.
If you Google ‘Brighton Beach car park,’ Brighton Beach car parks,’ ‘Brighton Car Park’, or ‘Brighton car Parks’ as thousands of visitors and beachgoers do every single day. The same result will come up even more so on sunny days, summer days or bank holidays. This is the Lanes Car Park
Do not get me wrong! the Lanes car park is a very nice, well located multi-storey secure car park, with 355 parking spaces, and just a 1-minute walk from the busiest strip of Brighton beach. But, I am warning you off using this car park because in the summer’s height, 355 parking spaces get filled up very quickly.
After the Lanes car park is full, it is then one car out, then one car in. This is the main cause of the ques and traffic tailbacks that can reach 4 miles long, right up to the A23. So unless you fancy sitting in a 2-hour traffic jam, choose an alternative car park and an alternative route to it.
(You can save even more time & up to £32 a day on parking fees by Downloading our bespoke Google Map of the Best Free Parking Spots in Brighton)
On the Beach – Brighton Beach Life
Brighton Beach Essentials
The beach is a lovely fun place to spend the day, but with a few simple items, it can become a grouping and harmful slog. Here are the 10 Essentials for a successful day of sunbathing on Brighton beach
- Towels
- Suncream
- Drinking water
- Sunglasses
- Music or a good audiobook
- Headphones
- Snacks
- A little money
- Sandals or Flipflops
- Hat or Cap
All the other things you will possibly need are nearby, but when there are 40,000 other sun-seekers around you, they may be hard to find. For the best Brighton beach experience, Download the KNOW IT ALL BRIGHTON BEACH MAP.
Sun Beds and Deck Chairs on Brighton Beach
Can You hire deck chairs, sun loungers, and sunbeds on Brighton Beach? Sun Loungers, otherwise known as deck chairs, sunbeds parasols and windbreakers can be hired all along the main stripe of Brighton beach on a daily or part thereof basis, between the months of May and September at the prices listed below:
- Deck Chair – £4.00
- Sun Bed – £8.00
- Parasols – £7.00
- WindBreakers – £5.00
- Deck chairs on Brighton Palace Pier are FREE
You are asked to collect them yourself at the allocated points all along Brighton beach, pay the official collector for tickets, and then return your items when you are finished with them.
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are not transferable.
Are there Showers on Brighton Beach?
Does Brighton beach have showers? Public open showers are located on the beach just south of the Brighton Food Hall. Please keep your costumes on as these are open-air and uni-sexed showers.
Is Brighton Beach Sand or Pebbles?
Is Brighton beach sand or pebbles? Brighton beach is a pebble beach made of flint rocks that are too hard to break down into sand granules. These flint rocks were originally embedded into the chalk cliff faces seen all along the south coast. As the sea erodes the cliff face the chalk dissolves away, leaving a beach where only flint rocks remain.
For more information, see: Does Brighton in England have a Sandy Beach?
Cash Machines on Brighton Beach
Where are the nearest cash machines to Brighton Beach? There are Cash machines conveniently located all along with Brighton beachfront. Please note that they all charge between £1.95 and £1.99 per withdrawal. These cash machines can be found:
- To the left and right of the Palace pier entrance
- On the Palace pier at the end
- The amusement Arcade on the lower promenade to the right of the Palace Pier
- Madeira Drive by the public toilets
- The righthand side of Black Lion Street
If you don’t wish to pay the charges of the above-listed cash machines, the nearest alternative cash machines are at Natwest and Lloyds bank on North street,, 10 minutes from Brighton beach.
Are Dogs Allowed on Brighton Beach, UK
Are dogs allowed on Brighton beach? Dogs are allowed on all parts of Brighton and Hove beaches in the low season between 1st October and the 30th of April. But in the High season, between 1st May and the 30th September, dogs are only allowed off the onto:
- West Hove – Beaches in front of Hove Lagoon from beach hut 457, east to beach hut 376.
- Central Hove – Beaches south of the bowling greens from beach hut 212, east to beach hut 153 (Hove Street South).
- East Hove – One beach in front and one beach to the east of Hove Lawns Cafe.
- West Brighton – The beach in front of the Peace Statue and Meeting Place Cafe, and east to the large groyne with the life-ring.
- East Brighton – South of the Volks Railway Aquarium Station and running east, all the way to the Marina wall.
Sourced from & click the link to see map: brighton-hove.gov.uk
Vegetable/Mineral Oil
If you have a dog, please be aware of the oil that you might find on our beaches. Look out for white lumps that look a bit like candle wax, which is likely to be oil. Dogs will often eat this if given the chance, making them ill.
If you see something that might be congealed vegetable/mineral oil, please keep your dog away and report it to the Seafront Office.
Sourced from & click the link to see map: brighton-hove.gov.uk
Best Legal BBQ Locations on Brighton Beach
Can you have a BBQ on Brighton beach? You can have a BBQ on Brighton beach after 6 pm on the following Brighton beaches:
- East Brighton beach – From the Zip wire to Black Rock
- Central Brighton – From West pier to Fourth Avenue
- West Brighton – from Lex’s cafe to Hove Lagoon, Hove
WARNING: As of writing this article, Brighton council are looking into banning disposable BBQs on Brighton beach as part of their fight against climate change. It is still unknown if they will go ahead, but please do Google it before purchasing your disposable BBQ.
Getting Sporty on Brighton Beach
Being on Brighton beach is one thing, but at some point, you will have to get into the sea to cool off, and I’m talking deeper than ankle deep. Swimming in the sea is one of life’s simple pleasures, made more pleasant when escaping the blazing sun above. The water temperature at its height can be 18 degrees (for your information, it can drop to 8 degrees in February)
But now you are in the water, there are many more things you can do than just swim. Check out these water sports you can find along Brighton beach.
Water Sports of Brighton Beach
Brighton Watersports of Brighton Beach
- SUP – PaddleBoarding
- Kayaking
- Wakeboarding
Hove Lagoon off from Brighton Beach
It’s stunning here, and I had a paddleboarding class here by a lady called Zoe. She was brilliant, it was all brilliant and very well priced. the activities they offer are:
- Standup Paddleboarding
- Wakeboarding
- Windsurfing
- Sailing
Brighton Swimming Club – East Brighton Beach
Brighton Swimming Club brags about being the oldest swimming club in England, having been founded in 1860. To put things into perspective, that is before both the West Pier and the Palace pier were even built. Even though they are still based on Brighton beach, Sea swimming isn’t the only type of water activity they offer.
They also offer tuition in
- Competitive swimming
- Water Polo
- Masters Swimming (need only apply if you can swim 100 meters in under 2 minutes)
- Synchronised Swimming
Please note the above-listed activities are done in a swimming pool, not the English Channel.
Martlet Layak Club – East Brighton Beach
They are a very friendly bunch at the Martlet Layak Club. Funny enough, I went on a date with a girl who has been a member for many years. The date, Kayaks, people and place were amazing. But all I will say is if it’s your first time in a kayak, maybe choose calmer waters than I did when you go out.
Brighton Sailing Club – Central Brighton Beach
Sporting Activities on and along Brighton Beach
- Volley Ball – Yellowave Beach
- Brighton Beach Basket Ball Courts
- Rollerskating – Skatefresh Inline Skating & Quad / Roller Skate Lessons
- Brighton Bikes Tours – Discover more of the beach and city
- Jolly Explorer Bike Hire
- Brighton Beach Bike Hire – Bikeshare
- Beach Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Pétanque – Brighton & Hove Petanque Club
- Croquet – Hove Beach Croquet Club
- Bowling – Hove & Kingsway Bowling Club
- Abseiling from the i360
Fun Brighton Beach Festivals
- Paddle Round the Pier Beach Festival
- On the Beach – The Warren
Purchasing Food & Drink on Brighton Beach
Brighton seafront has around 2 miles of pure bliss when it comes to places for you to consume food and beverages. You can find everything on Brighton beach, from a Mr whippy ice cream to lobster.
Ok, you can’t get lobster ice cream just yet, lol. But watch this space. we have put together a series of articles highlighting the best places to go on Brighton beach for the best unforgettable experience. You can see the summary of these posts below or just buy our map that highlights these best eateries for you
9 Fresh Fish & Chip Vendors on Brighton Beach
- Fish & Dips – By Volks Club
- Captains – East Brighton
- Palm Court – Fresh Fish & Chips on Brighton Palace Pier
- A Pier View Brighton – Fish & Chips
- Snack Bar Fish & Chips
- High Tide Restaurant – Bar – Takeaway
- Beach Break Fish & Chips
- Mama Fish – fish & Chips
- Regency Fish & Chips & Seafood
For more info, see our 9 Fresh Fish & Chip Vendors on Brighton Beach article
9 Delicious Ice Cream Vendors on Brighton Beach
- Joe Deluccis Gelato Ice Cream
- Day Trippers Ice Cream
- Mama Brum’s Cafe
- JJ’s Award-Winning Ice Cream
- Beach Walk Cafe
- The World Famous Pump Room
- V360 Plant-based Cafe
- Gelato Gusto
- The Meeting Place cafe
8 Places to Get Some Breakfast on Brighton Beach
- Beach House Cafe
- Beach Hut Cafe
- Bandstand Cafe Bistro
- The Meeting Place Cafe
- Hove Lawns Cafe
- Lex’s Cafe
- Rockwater Hove
- Big Beach Cafe
For more info, see our 6 Places to get a Hangover Curing Breakfast on Brighton Beach article.
9 Scrumptious Lunch Locations on Brighton Beach
- Jack & Linda Mills Smoke House
- The Brighton Shellfish & Oyster Bar
- Shelter Hall – Brighton Food Hall
- Cafe De La Mer
- V360 Plant-based Cafe
- Vegan Gelato Ice Cream – Made in Brighton
- The Flour Pot
- West Pier Bar & Kitchen
- Break Point
For more info, see our 9 Scrumptious Lunch Locations on Brighton Beach article
6 Restaurants on Brighton Beach to Enjoy a Romantic Dinner
- Riddle and Finns – Champagne and Oyster Bar
- The Copper Clam
- Murmur
- Lazy fin
- Due South
- Brighton Beach Club
For more info, see our 6 Restaurants on Brighton Beach Romantic Dinner article
12 Buzzing Brighton Beachfront Pubs & Bars
- Volks Bar & Club
- The Zip Bar
- Loading Bar – Gaming bar
- Sunset Garden Bar – middle of the Palace Pier
- Horatio’s bar – End of the Palace pier
- Ohso Bar
- Lucky Beach
- The Buccaneer
- Fortune of War
- Tempest Inn
- Brighton Music Hall & the Brighton beach Igloos
For more info, see our 11 Buzzing Brighton Beachfront Pubs & Bars article
10 Best Night Clubs on Brighton Beachfront
- Volks Club & Bar
- Shoosh
- Toxic
- The Arch
- The Hub
- Concorde 2
- LA Plage – Beats, Bites, Beats
- Water Bear Venue
- Brighton Coalition
- Revolution Brighton
- Brighton Music Hall
For more info, see our 10 Best Night Clubs on Brighton Beachfront article
7 Historical & Events that Came to Pass on Brighton Beach, UK
- Mods & Rockers Riot of 1964
- Big Beach Boutique – Fat Boy slim Free Gig 2002 in Brighton beach
- The Brighton Wheel
- Volks Electric Railway
- The Opening of Brighton West pier
- The Brighton’s West pier fire
- Brighton Beach Ship Wrecked Athina B
- The Brighton Beach of the Dead Zombie Walk
For more info, see our 7 Historical Events that Came to Pass on Brighton Beach article.
8 Bizarre & Fun Constructions on Brighton Beach, UK
- Beach Chalets
- Colourful Beach Huts
- Brighton Beach Bandstand
- British Airways i360
- Upside Down house
- Zip wire
- Beach Flint Grotto & Rory McCormack, the last fisherman working on Brighton beach
- Volk Railway
19 Brighton Beach Public Sculptures and Creative Art Galleries
- Two Kats and a Cow
- Brighton Photography
- Martin Thomas Gallery
- Afloat – The Doughnut
- Passacaglia
- Steve Ovett statue
- Kiss Wall
- Hove Plinth
- Kings Arch Gallery
- Zorian Artworks
- Rare Art Brighton
- Cici’s Gallery & Workshop
- Feel Good Gallery
- JAG Gallery
- Tina Davies Art
- The Arch
- Daniel Laurence Home & Garden
- Nigel Rose Gallery
- Unlimited
19 Brighton Beach Public Sculptures and Creative Art Galleries
Brighton Beach Clean Up
There is no better way to enjoy the sun than on Brighton beach. No matter if you just want to bath and take in the sun rays, BBQ with family or decide to have a full-on beach party, Have Fun! Keep Safe! and Please take your rubbish with you.
the easiest way to do this is to take some plastic bags onto the beach with you, then just fill them up as you go or have a quick pick-up session before leaving the beach. There are large Bigs dotted all along the beachfront for all your waste and rubbish.
Every Year the locals welcome 15 million visitors to the Brighton coast and it seems every year the local paper comes out with the same headlines like
BATTLE TO KEEP BRIGHTON BEACHES CLEAN AS 30,000KG DUMPED ON WEEKEND
The Argus
Beach Cleaning Organisations
- Brighton Beach Cleans
- Community Beach Clean – Brighton
- Pier2pier Beach Clean
- Brighton Beach Busy Bodies
- SeaLife Brighton Beach Cleans
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