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Every place in Brighton

Family days out in and around Brighton, each one written up honestly with the details parents actually need.

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New Venture Theatre

New Venture Theatre

Brighton · adults only (18+)

An 18+ theatre in Brighton with adult acting classes and a full year of productions.

Step-free access

OHSO Social

OHSO Social

Brighton · ages 0-18

A beach terrace café on the Brighton seafront with sea views, a kids menu, and a firm 9pm curfew for under 18s.

Birthday partiesCard onlyHigh chairsKids menu+3 more

Two young children playing at an outdoor water table with pumps and flowing water on a sunny day.from £13

Observatory Science Centre & Museum

Herstmonceux · ages 0-16

Telescope domes, a science playground and water play areas to poke about in for a good half a day near Herstmonceux.

Accessible toiletBirthday partiesBlue badge parkingCafé+6 more

Vintage police car parked outside a neoclassical building with white columns.

Old Police Cells Museum

Brighton

A one-hour guided walk through Brighton's old underground police cells, tucked below the town hall.

Booking required

Entrance gate to a country estate with brick pillars, white and green railings, and tree-lined grounds on a sunny day.Free

One Garden Brighton

Brighton

A free walled garden in Stanmer Park to wander with themed areas, a Halloween trail in October, and a counter-service café for cake afterwards.

Accessible toiletBike parkingCaféChanging Places+6 more

One Under Liverpool

One Under Brighton

Brighton · ages 0-17

Two mini golf courses under LED lights, with fried chicken and cocktails to keep the adults happy too.

Only in Brighton! Tours

Only in Brighton! Tours

Brighton · ages 0+

Guided walking tours around Brighton's history, LGBTQ+ heritage and the Lanes, booked in advance rather than turned up to.

Booking required

Two staff members behind a counter in a café or bakery, with shelving displaying products and supplies in the background.

Open Bakery

Brighton

Hands-on baking classes in Brighton where you learn sourdough, fresh pasta or macarons from working chefs and bakers.

Café

Children playing and jumping in an indoor soft play area with coloured netting, foam obstacles and trampolines.from £2

Out of Bounds Soft Play Angmering

Angmering · ages 0+

Angmering soft play at Out of Bounds - Soft Play Y day-tripper from Brighton.

Baby changeBirthday partiesCaféCard only+7 more

PUCK

PUCK

Brighton

A café in Brighton with board games on tap and coffee, cake and sausage rolls to fuel the play.

CaféVegetarian options

Paint Pots Brightonfrom £3

Paint Pots Brighton

Brighton

You pick a plate, mug or novelty piece and paint it by hand, then leave it to be fired ready for collection.

Birthday partiesBooking required

Paradise Parkfrom £11.99

Paradise Park

Newhaven · ages 0+

Glasshouses, a dinosaur trail and a mini train to ride round gardens, ponds and museum bits, with under-3s in free.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesCafé+12 more

A woman in a bright blue jumper stands in an ornate interior hall beside an inlaid wooden longcase clock, with other visitors visible in the background.from £5.50

Parham House & Gardens

Pulborough

An Elizabethan manor with a needlework and furniture collection, a four-acre walled garden and a deer park walk, open Wednesdays to Sundays in season.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféDog friendly+6 more

A woman smiling whilst working at a pottery crafting table surrounded by art supplies and materials.from £6

Parkside Pottery

Brighton · ages 0+

Paint a mug or plate at the table, come back a fortnight later to a proper glazed piece, no experience needed.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredCard onlyFree parking+4 more

Children and adults eating a meal together at tables in a bright indoor space, with a screen on the wall showing a video.

Parkwood Brighton & Hove Scout Campsite

Brighton

A campsite on the edge of the South Downs built for Scout, Guide and school groups, with orienteering, an assault course and a fire lighting session.

ToiletsWheelchair accessible

Families at Paultons Park rides with Peppa Pig World attractions in the New Forestfrom £35

Paultons Park

Romsey

Family theme park near Romsey with Peppa Pig World - solid Southampton day trip.

ParkingToiletsCaféFood on site+6 more

Paxton+Glew Contemporary Art GalleryFree

Paxton+Glew Contemporary Art Gallery

Brighton

Free wander round contemporary paintings, prints, photography and sculpture in a ground floor gallery just off Brighton Place.

Dog friendlyStep-free accessWheelchair accessible

Peppa's Big Balloon Ride

Peppa's Big Balloon Ride

Romsey · ages 0+

A slow, gently rotating hot air balloon ride over Peppa Pig World, calm enough for a baby in arms and tall enough for a proper view.

Wheelchair accessible

Interior of a contemporary art gallery with white walls displaying various photographs and artworks.Free

Phoenix Art Space

Brighton

Free wander through changing contemporary art exhibitions in a big gallery space just past St Peter's Church.

Baby changeCaféParkingToilets+1 more

Pier Pressure Escape Rooms

Pier Pressure Escape Rooms

Brighton

An hour trapped in a fright-free puzzle room, with your host ready to let you out if the clock beats you.

Herd of cattle walking along a tree-lined farm track, with brown and white animals grazing in a pastoral woodland setting.Free

Plaw Hatch Farm

East Grinstead

Free entry to wander a working farm and watch the cows being milked at 4pm.

Café

Players Brighton

Players Brighton

Brighton

An 18+ games bar in Brighton with axe throwing, shuffleboard, karaoke and a rage room for letting out the day's frustrations.

Birthday partiesGroup bookingsFood on siteParty rooms

Person shaping wet clay on a pottery wheel in a ceramics studio.

Pottery Gagliano

Brighton

Wheel-throwing and pottery courses for beginners and experienced potters, plus an Open Studio to pay by the hour.

Free parkingPublic transport nearby

Interior of craft shop displaying shelving units with framed artwork, handmade ceramics, gift items, and colourful products for sale.

Pretty Neat Gallery & Studio

Brighton · ages 6-16

Age-banded craft workshops, from felt sewing and dotty mandalas for younger kids to macrame and clothes refashioning for teens.

Booking requiredFree parkingGift shopFood on site+2 more

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