Lighthouse

What it’s like

An arts charity space for 16 to 30 year olds, running exhibitions, workshops and mentoring on art, tech and society.

This one's aimed squarely at young creatives rather than families with young kids. Lighthouse is a Brighton arts charity built around 16 to 30 year olds, and the programme reflects that: exhibitions that dig into art, technology and society, plus workshops and discussion panels that feel more like a creative development session than a gallery stroll.

There's also a mentoring strand, professional development for people trying to get a foot in the creative industries, which is the bit that sets this apart from a normal exhibition space. If you're 16 or 17 and keen to go, you can't just turn up on your own; a parent or legal guardian needs to be with you, which is worth sorting out before you commit to a date.

Events run to about three hours including breaks, so it's a proper chunk of an afternoon or evening rather than a quick in-and-out visit. Booking ahead is required, so this isn't a drop-in kind of place.

Facilities

Need to know

Best for

16 to 30, with under 16s needing a parent alongside

• This is a 16 to 30 programme, not a general family gallery visit
• Under 16s need a parent or legal guardian with them the whole time
• Sessions run around three hours, so plan the rest of your day around that
• Expect discussion and workshop formats alongside the exhibitions, not just wall-viewing

Plan your visit

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