Family day out

Family days out

Brighton is a great destination for a family trip offering entertainment for kids of all ages. We’ve picked some of the most popular family-friendly things to do and sorted them into a handy list.

Brighton Palace Pier One of the UK’s Top 10 leisure and entertainment destinations, the iconic Grade II listed pleasure pier is brim-full of activities, rides and drinking & dining opportunities, sure to make your trip to this buzzing seaside resort a memorable one. Madeira Dr, Brighton BN2 1TW. 01273 609361 www.brightonpier.co.uk/

British Airways i360 Viewing Tower Situated right on Brighton seafront in the heart of the iconic seaside city, British Airways i360 is a unique experience for all ages. Created by Marks Barfield Architects, the team behind the London Eye, BA i360 employs the same sleek, modern aesthetic and state-of-the-art technology to ensure a day out to remember Lower Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2LN. 0333 772 0360 www.britishairwaysi360.com/

Brighton Fishing Museum Come take a journey with us into the rich history of Brighton’s Fishing Community. Discover a Brighton of the past: a bustling little fishing village on the south coast which was transformed into a fashionable seaside resort. The Brighton Quarter Museum traces the unique story of the seaside community in Brighton, captured in a wealth of film, photography, paintings and memorabilia of Brighton seafront life. 201, Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB. 01273 723064 www.seafrontheritage.co.uk/fishing-museum

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Located in the Royal Pavilion Garden, at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter. Its diverse collections bring together the arts and history to tell stories about the city and the world we live in. Royal Pavilion Gardens, Pavilion Parade, Brighton BN1 1EE. 0300 029 0900 www.brightonmuseums.org.uk/brighton/

Brighton Toy and Model Museum One of the World’s great toy museums. Located in the “artists’ city” of Brighton on Britain’s South Coast, and densely packed into a set of four Victorian cellars under Brighton main terminus station covering four thousand square feet, the museum’s displays draw on guest collections and a core collection of over ten thousand items. A visual experience that plunges the visitor into a different world, as seen through the eyes of artists and designers responsible for the Golden Age of British and European toymaking. Staffed mostly by dedicated volunteers, the museum also carries out nationally and internationally important restoration, research, and digitisation work, and operates a ~9000-page online encyclopaedia and image library used by individuals and organisations, worldwide. 52-55 Trafalgar St, Brighton BN1 4EB. 01273 749494 www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/ GLOBALLS - Jurassic & Tropicana Globalls’ second 12-hole course “Tropicana Glogolf”. As if the Dinosaur theme was not enough..... this course features Tigers, Giraffes, Hippos, Rhinos, Elephants, Monkeys, Gorillas, Zebras and more, all painted in custom ultraviolet colours with the coolest wall art ever. Not to mention that the crazy golf holes have all been made to bespoke designs for that truly unique experience from Globalls. The Tropicana course is also wheelchair accessible. 8, Mermaid Walk, The Waterfront, Brighton Marina, Brighton BN2 5WA. 01273 911510 www.globalls.co.uk/

Royal Pavilion The Royal Pavilion is an exotic palace in the centre of Brighton with a colourful history. Built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this historic house mixes Regency grandeur with the visual style of India and China. 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton BN1 1EE. 0300 029 0900 www.brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/

Washbrooks Family Farm Set against the beautiful backdrop of the South Downs, Washbrooks Farm has plenty to keep your little ones entertained. With lots of animals, tractor ride, indoor play and 2 acres of outdoor adventure including a zip wire, jumping pillow, sand-pit, trampolines, climbing frames and ride-on tractors, there’s loads to see, climb, jump and bounce on. Enjoy a cuppa and a lovely cake in our tearoom, serving fresh home-cooked, hot and cold food with children’s lunches at just £2.50. Brighton Rd, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks BN6 9EF. 01273 832201 www.washbrooks.co.uk/

Booth Museum of Natural History The Booth Museum is all about birds, butterflies, fossils, and bones. Founded as a Victorian collector’s private museum, the Booth Museum displays an A to Z of the natural world – from Ants to Zebras, Azaleas to Zooplankton. Entrance is free. 194 Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 5AA. 0300 029 0900 www.brightonmuseums.org.uk/booth/

Upside Down House Brighton We believe in being different, being fun and most important of all, being upside down. We want our customers to reach for the coffee table when they visit one of our Upside Down Houses. Capturing the most surreal images, unique poses from an inverted perspective. A unique and fun museum of illusions attraction not only for the kids but adults also! A great way to spend good family time and have a great upside-down experience. 42-43, Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 2LN. 01375 374725 www.upsidedownhouse.co.uk/