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Family days out in Brighton

Never hear “I’m bored” on a Saturday again.

Every great family day out in Brighton: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

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PLAN A DAY

What's on, when you need it

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6 on right nowWED 7 OCT
Today

Everything open and on in Brighton today, with times and prices.

TOP PICKDRAGONS · Royal Pavilion & Garden
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8 things onFRI 9 - SUN 11
This weekend
  • Fri7 things · Toddler Activity Mornings
  • Sat7 things · DRAGONS
  • Sun6 things · DRAGONS
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TomorrowThu 8 · 6 things onRainy days81 under a roofFree30 cost nothing
SEASONALENDS 31 OCTHalloween: pumpkin patches, spooky trails & torchlight. 5 already live.
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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in BrightonZoos & Wildlife Parks10Farms & Petting Farms in BrightonFarms & Petting Farms6Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in BrightonTheme Parks & Fairgrounds21Adventure Parks & High Ropes in BrightonAdventure Parks & High Ropes12Museums in BrightonMuseums2Science & Discovery Centres in BrightonScience & Discovery Centres1Aquariums & Sea Life in BrightonAquariums & Sea Life1Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in BrightonCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage10Model Villages & Miniature Railways in BrightonModel Villages & Miniature Railways3Steam Railways & Boat Trips in BrightonSteam Railways & Boat Trips10Caves, Mines & Underground in BrightonCaves, Mines & Underground2Tours, Trails & Treasure Hunts in BrightonTours, Trails & Treasure Hunts1Observatories & Planetariums in BrightonObservatories & Planetariums1Soft Play in BrightonSoft Play8Trampoline Parks in BrightonTrampoline Parks1Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in BrightonLaser Tag & Nerf Arenas1Go-Karting in BrightonGo-Karting3Escape Rooms in BrightonEscape Rooms4Roller & Skate Rinks in BrightonRoller & Skate Rinks1Arcades, VR & Gaming in BrightonArcades, VR & Gaming6Board Game & Play Cafés in BrightonBoard Game & Play Cafés6Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in BrightonPottery Painting & Craft Studios12Sensory Rooms & Play Sessions in BrightonSensory Rooms & Play Sessions2Country Parks & Nature Reserves in BrightonCountry Parks & Nature Reserves3Woodland & Forest in BrightonWoodland & Forest3Gardens & Arboretums in BrightonGardens & Arboretums3Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in BrightonLakes, Reservoirs & Riversides1Beaches & Coast in BrightonBeaches & Coast2Splash Parks & Paddling Pools in BrightonSplash Parks & Paddling Pools3Pick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches in BrightonPick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches3Skate Parks & BMX Tracks in BrightonSkate Parks & BMX Tracks3Outdoor Gyms & Trim Trails in BrightonOutdoor Gyms & Trim Trails2Viewpoints & Picnic Spots in BrightonViewpoints & Picnic Spots2Baby & Toddler Groups in BrightonBaby & Toddler Groups2Dance in BrightonDance2Drama & Performing Arts in BrightonDrama & Performing Arts1Music Lessons & Choirs in BrightonMusic Lessons & Choirs1Art & Craft Classes in BrightonArt & Craft Classes3Cooking & Baking Classes in BrightonCooking & Baking Classes2Forest School & Outdoor Learning in BrightonForest School & Outdoor Learning4Scouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs in BrightonScouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs1Holiday Clubs & Camps in BrightonHoliday Clubs & Camps2Adult Workshops & Evening Classes in BrightonAdult Workshops & Evening Classes1Wellbeing & Mindfulness in BrightonWellbeing & Mindfulness3Theatres & Shows in BrightonTheatres & Shows2Pantomime & Family Theatre in BrightonPantomime & Family Theatre5Cinemas in BrightonCinemas5Live Music & Gigs in BrightonLive Music & Gigs10Comedy in BrightonComedy8Galleries & Exhibitions in BrightonGalleries & Exhibitions9Libraries in BrightonLibraries1Circus & Street Performance in BrightonCircus & Street Performance6Talks, Lectures & Author Events in BrightonTalks, Lectures & Author Events1Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in BrightonImmersive & Touring Exhibitions2
Christmas3
Halloween & Pumpkin Events4
Community Events & Fun Days1
Open Days & Behind-the-Scenes1Party Venues in BrightonParty Venues1Cakes & Party Food in BrightonCakes & Party Food1

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KIND TO THE WALLET

30

Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

18

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

81

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

33

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

October
Monkey Bizness Soft Play LewesFri 10:00Toddler Activity MorningsMonkey Bizness Soft Play LewesDetails →
Sussex Boat TripsFri-SunEastbourne International Air ShowSussex Boat Trips · 3 daysDetails →
Sussex Boat TripsFri-SunThe Stunning Sunset CruiseSussex Boat Trips · 3 daysDetails →
Friston ForestFri-SunForest Bathing+ at Friston ForestFriston Forest · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
Royal Pavilion & GardenFri-SunDRAGONSRoyal Pavilion & Garden · 3 daysDetails →
Tilgate ZooFri-SunKeeper talksTilgate Zoo · from 12:00 each dayDetails →
The Dino ChaseFri-SunHalloween at Valgard: Realm of the VikingsThe Dino Chase · from 15:00 each dayDetails →
Duke of York's PicturehouseSat 10 OctDuke's After Dark: The FacultyDuke of York's PicturehouseDetails →

MORE THAN A LIST

One place, a hundred ways to explore

Browse the map, follow the crowd, or save a shortlist for the school holidays: whatever works for your family.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01WaterBear VenueWaterBear Venue
  2. 02Calm lake with reedy banks, trees and blue sky with white clouds reflected in the water.Swanborough Fishing Lakes
  3. 03Beach promenade with visitors relaxing under blue umbrellas, picnic tables, and accessible beach equipment near the seafront.Whitehawk Library
  4. 04The Brighton Box GalleryThe Brighton Box Gallery
  5. 05Jill Edwards Comedy WorkshopsJill Edwards Comedy Workshops
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COLLECTION

Rainy day rescue

81 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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KIND TO THE WALLET

30

completely free days out within 30 minutes of Brighton

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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Family riding a colourful carousel with illuminated horses under a red and gold canopy.

No. 01Bognor Regis

Butlins Fairground

Dodgems, vintage stalls and a mini fairground for the little ones, plus go-karts and a bungee trampoline if you fancy paying extra.

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Academy of Creative Training

No. 02Brighton

Academy of Creative Training

Saturday drama classes for ages 7 to 18, building acting skills and confidence, with a 50-seat theatre on site for proper performances.

Bright, colourful children's play space with wooden furniture, toys, shelving units displaying games and activities, and a world map on the wall.

No. 03Worthing

Hope Hive

Role-play stations, a sensory room and messy play under one roof, with a café for the grown-ups' coffee.

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