Along with the Pavilion Brighton Pier is the most popular and famous of Brighton’s tourist attractions and a really good, fun day out. Originally built in Victorian times as a theatre/concert hall the pier is now an exciting tourist destination with cafes, restaurants, bars, arcades and rides. It was originally called the Palace Pier but had its name changed in 2000 to Brighton Pier as it is now the only working pier.

So if you are looking for all the thrills of the fair with rides and attractions, visit the pier, enjoy the rollercoaster and watch the sun set on the horizon as the lights come on and the atmosphere becomes electric.

The Brighton Sea Life Centre offers a fun and educational day out whatever the weather. With over 150 species and 57 displays, you will be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable afternoon. Watch in amazement as giant turtles and sharks glide above you in an underwater tunnel and visit the Tropical Reef- complete with a wreck, sharks and breathtaking tropical coral. Be prepared for a shock as you come face to face with giant spider crabs and watch out for the hungry piranhas. Enjoy holding crabs and learning about the shoreline at our rockpool display. Feeding the juvenile rays is also an unforgettable experience, but watch out for the dangers of the Amazon! The Sealife Centre is the oldest operating aquarium in the world and a stunning piece of Victorian architecture and as the first, is considered to also be the best!

The Duke Of York’s cinema opened on 22 September 1910 and was one of Brighton’s first “moving picture” houses and also one of the first cinemas in the world. It was built on the site of an old brewery, the walls of which still form the rear part of the auditorium. The building remains largely unchanged, it even retains one of its boxes in the balcony area and the original colour scheme was red and cream.

The Duke’s was always a quality cinema for the more discerning patron. Its marketing tagline for many years was “Bring her to the Duke’s, it is fit for a Duchess.” Being slightly outside the town centre, the Duke’s catered for its local audience and this has been its saving grace. While other cinemas in Brighton came and went, The Duke of York’s has remained in continuous operation and recently celebrated its 97th birthday.

Come and see more than just a film.

Visit Brighton’s special Royal Palace, built by George IV, the king who transformed Brighton from a fishing village to ‘London-by-the-sea’ and gave the town the extraordinary and extravagant pleasure palace.

Built at the turn of the 19th century, the Royal Pavilion is remarkable for its exotic oriental appearance both inside and out. Many people who visit the pavilion mention the Taj Mahal in India. The magnificent royal pleasure palace was revered by fashionable Regency society and is still a distinctive landmark for vibrant Brighton & Hove today.

Incredible architecture! Amazing interiors!! You must visit!!

Set in the heart of the city’s cultural quarter, Brighton Museum is located in the Royal Pavilion gardens. Its rich collections and exciting exhibits are dynamically displayed in stimulating surroundings. Entrance is free.