The 26 best public squares in Brighton

Nice to walk around and enjoy the sea view, but the visit is quite short. The pier is mostly filled with attractions, arcade games, and lots of food stalls (churros, donuts, etc.), so not much else to really do. Still, it’s a beautiful spot and worth seeing for the view over the sea and the coastline.

Brighton Beach is a lively seaside spot full of energy and charm. The pebble shore, colorful promenade, and iconic pier make it a fun place to relax, eat, and explore. It can get crowded in summer, but the atmosphere is always vibrant.

Always worth a visit. Especially with kids. Nothing amazing or groundbreaking but perfect for a couple of hours. Playing the 2pence machines is fun and cheap. The waterslide and some other fares, a 🍦 to round it off, what more do you want!

Brighton Pier is such an iconic place to visit. £2 entry to the pier. Lots to see, do, eat and experience. A trip back in time with rides, amusement games, soft serve ice creams, fish and chips, and lovely ocean views. You do need to purchase separate tickets for the rides. Go as an adult and feel like a kid again.

We visited this lovely,nostalgic pier in July. It was midweek but before the summer holidays and still had plenty of families enjoying the amusements,stalls,shops,food outlets and fairground rides. The pier has plenty of seating and offers exceptional views of the beautiful beaches on both sides. If you wish to partake of the great selection of rides,it works out cheaper to work out which ones you want to ride and buy a card instead of individual tokens. The ice creams were also absolutely delicious 😋

Such a fun spot to wander around! Seaside fun with arcades, rides, and all the snacks you could want. The views out over the water are beautiful, and there’s a lively, nostalgic atmosphere. Perfect for a stroll, a few cheeky snacks, and soaking up the coastal vibes.

Absolutely lovely place to visit. Great vibe, a lot of people during summer season, a lot of things to do for everyone, no matter of the age. Funfairs, bars, restaurants, souvenir shop and other nice places to visit. You can rent a chair for £5 or sub bed for £10 for the whole day, collector is walking around. Also, pls bring flip flops as it’s very hard to walk on stones.

Fantastic place to bring the children nice long walks and just across the road there's a rock garden that the little ones can have an adventure going up and down the rock path. There's a sandy area with swings and slides and a few cafes on site what more do you need for a great day out

I love going to the rock gardens over the road with my son and partner to see the fishes and to go in the little waterfall

Preston Park, although not near the centre of Brighton, is worth a visit for the wide open space, peaceful setting and other surrounding attractions such as Preston Manor and the Rock Gardens. Various facilities including tennis courts and basketball courts, plus a choice of two cafes, the Rotunda (south end, beside the rose garden) or the Chalet Cafe (right in the middle and now open seven days a week). Sometimes also hosts a travelling circus (check online) as well as other events, including Pride On The Park which this year saw a headline performance by Mariah Carey.

1st time there , had take my stuff out of my Ruck sack because it had to be A4 size bag only ??? Carried my stuff in and rolled my Ruck Sack up

Today is Magic of Thailand in Prest9n park,come and enjoy your weekend.

The queue was big yes. Over priced? Yes. Everybody and there mother pushing past you to gain 0.01mm space? Yes. Paid 38 pounds for a bottle of wine. But it was fun

This charming park is conveniently located near Preston Park Station, or if you're up for it, you can enjoy a delightful 40-minute stroll to the beautiful Brighton beachfront.

The park serves as a pleasant escape for a leisurely stroll after a long day in the city. Surrounding the area are several amenities, including a café, tennis courts, and a miniature railway. While the main section of the park tends to be quite crowded during after-school hours, it remains an enjoyable destination. However, after a few visits, the experience can start to feel somewhat monotonous.

Lovely park with nice cafe and wheelchair friendly paths perfect for family gatherings n picnics. Nice play area plus tennis courts a park run each week n other events during the year. A miniature railway runs sometimes too

This park is huge and I went along the pathways really easily in my wheelchair. It was busy as the kids are on summer holidays here. I liked the planting, open space and the designated areas for various activities. The coffee in the cafe was nice. The cafe had two stepped entrances at the front.

It's a lovely park to walk around, and it has the added attractions for children with a play area, basketball court, areas to play games of football, and cycling. Also, it has a lovely cafe to stop for refreshments

Went for taste of Carribbean it was a fantastic open space for events

Fabulous for families, sports enthusiasts, dog walkers, and everyone else. Beautiful trees. Great quiet spots. Mini Railway. A delightful cafe serving great food and tasty cakes. Vegetarian options. Outside seating. Wheelchair access. Toilets.

Lovely place to go for a walk or to take your dog. Also nice to take your kids to the play area. Lovely to have a BBQ or picnic on a nice summer's day also the little train runs ulat the back of the park on occasions or summer definitely worth going for a family day out

Lovely little park. Stopped off for a coffee and cake at the little kiosk ♡. Plenty of benches, a dog-free area, children's play area and tennis courts ♡

Pleasant space with green area and sports facilities. Hilly with good views.

Love this Park! A huge favourite when in the area. Small but perfectly formed and with a lovely tiny cafe for essentials such a tea, coffee, cake and ice creams.

Beautiful park. Sadly no dog free part any more. Hopefully soon to be reinstated.

A really lovely park for your children with a beautiful playing field to walk your dog as well 😃😃

Great for kids. Has tennis courts and a tea shop. Big trees and a clock tower complete the amenities.

We enjoyed the play parks, not as big as others but a lot to do. Toilets functioned. Nice views across to the sea

Drinks were not cold as they had no fridges, all ciders and beers were warm, good job it wasn't extremely hot as it would have been less than ideal especially as the tickets stated you had to be in the park by 7pm....On that basis I would think twice about going to see other bands

Plenty of flat areas to walk and steep hillsides to negotiate. Areas for ball games and a net for football, some wooded area for excitement. Ruined by the homeless campers in the bushes who leave rubbish and human poo for dogs and children to run into, such a shame that you have to avoid these areas.

East Brighton Park, is not just a good area where you can walk, play and relax. It is a vital area for all the Air Ambulances which need to drop off or pick up people from the Royal Sussex County Hospital. You can play football, rugby, tennis or even just play in the play areas provided.

The perfect start and finish for a walk through Sheepcote Valley. Lots of the ther dogs for Frank to play with and most owners are good for a chat too!

Lovely spot. Attended a music event. Nicely kept grass and large area. Will come again. Does get very windy as the night continues so bring a jacket! Toilets were portaloos. I am unsure if there are other toilets available.

Gd the big triangle needs new wood chips as very low lots the bits tie down poking out ground rst of play park had been recently resufeied it seemed

One of my favourite places in the whole world. Tennis, football, cricket, wild camping, motorhome and caravan park, golf course, race course, cafe, Wetherspoons at the Marina, access to the downs (ups/hills) and home to my new freedom paradigm .

Simple cafe on dyke road/ dyke road park. Serves a decent coffee and the granola slices were good. Has seating inside or outside with a (just about) seaview plus view over the park gardens. Handy for the tennis courts or playground plus BOAT.

It is a pretty park, that includes a cafe, gardens, an open air theatre and sea views.

A gem and very Brighton. A proper amphitheatre and magnificent production next to tennis courts and swings. Highly professionally done. I have been passed the park hundreds of times and never knew the theatre was there

'The Fire Engine Park'. Nice park. Fun playground. The maze is great and the cafe does nice coffee and good food. The toilets generally seem to be clean too.

Lovely park, well maintained, nice for a short walk and good open space for dogs to have a run

A small intimate park with shaded areas around the edges. A lovely place.

Nice park. Tennis court tidy. Well maintained. Lots to do! Great place for walking and using the playground.

We visited here in early January and it was beautiful in the snow. The views along the walk were lovely. We went for a walk and stopped to have fun in the snow throwing snowballs. The only downside was there was not a huge amount of parking especially with the pub being there too. However, it was extremely picturesque and definitely worth visiting if you like walking with a wonderful view.

Good view. Enjoyed walking around viewing nature If you're planning to walk down the downs I would recommend wearing climbing shoes. Because I saw a man fall on his back. 8/10 would go again. Beautiful view And a nice walk

An absolutely beautiful, iconic treasure of Brighton- a must visit for all ages. Walking through the Dyke itself isn't too strenuous and is a really peaceful, grounding experience. I love walking through with my son or on my own- it's great for kids who enjoy nature as insects, wildflowers and birds are abundant. If you aren't able or in the mood to traverse the steep hill, there are large flat walking areas as well which are just as much of a treasure to experience with stunning views. People often fly kites, walk their dogs and just enjoy the space no matter the weather. It's really a special part of Brighton and so easy to get to by hopping on a 77 bus. There is also a pub/hotel which has AMAZING chips which are a must, as well as toilets when needed.

A must-visit for nature and hiking lovers! Devil’s Dyke is one of the best hiking spots I’ve visited. The views are absolutely breathtaking — endless green hills, fresh air, and a peaceful atmosphere that makes it perfect for a weekend escape. The hike takes around 2 to 3 hours depending on your pace, and every part of the trail feels rewarding. There are plenty of photo spots, and the panoramic view from the top is just stunning. It’s well-maintained by the National Trust, with good walking paths and clear signboards. Whether you’re hiking solo, with friends, or with family, this place is perfect to refresh your mind and enjoy nature. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the South Downs area! 🌿🥾

Absolutely stunning. Lots of free parking with a gentle walk to reach the pub, playground and information point. The views are amazing, can see for miles on a clear day

Devil’s Duke is a beautiful place. The views are amazing and everything is very green. There’s a clear path to walk on, and it goes through a small forest with great, tall trees. We even saw cows crossing the path, which was a fun surprise. It’s calm, easy to walk, and perfect for taking photos. Bring comfy shoes and enjoy the fresh air

My Favourite place to watch the sunset 🥰 so peaceful with beautiful views and walks! Always come here with my partner for a cosy evening out especially on a warm one.

Incredible sweeping vistas, wide and grassy hills: the South Downs at its best! I recommend a mountain bike (or an e-mountain bike) to get the most of the sights without necessarily having to go the whole way on foot. Clearly marked walking and riding routes, enough people around to feel safe but not too many to feel crowded. Great place to feel dwarfed by the terrain.

Stunning part of the South Downs and not as busy as other parts. Had a very relaxing walk. Great for all ages. If you are a dog owner, make sure that your dog is on the leash, as livestock is rooming around.

I came here with few of my motorbike friends. On a clear sunny day, you will get a very clear and amazing view. The car park is a little bit tight but still there are spaces. There is an ice cream van that sells coffee, tea and of course ice creams. Its an uphill ride so if you are planning to come in your bike(not motor bike), then be prepared for some good uphill riding.

An interesting sign informs visitors that the land was gifted to the National Trust in memory of a lost son. A lovely and overtly privileged gesture that has enabled NT to create a carpark in this remote and picturesque part of the downs. The roads leading up to the site are narrow and steep, but you'll only be driving at 5mph behind a busy cyclist. It's a popular and challenging climb. The South Downs way runs right through this spot, so the carpark is very popular for completing a short stretch. We were very happy to find an ice cream van, so sugar loaded before setting off for a walk. Stunning views as expected, plus an OS triangulation station at the high point. We stuck the NT card in the machine for free parking thank you very much. Only one bench, so take a rug to sit on the grass if you want to enjoy a packed lunch.

Fantastic location for hiking, picnics and views Limited parking but on a clear day you can see for miles . One eyesore blott on the horizon the ugly Amex stadium spoils the view apart from that . Rare orchids wildflowers and birds and great rambling

A very short amble up Ditchling Beacon which is the highest point in East Sussex, England, with an elevation of 248 m (814 ft). It is south of Ditchling and to the north-east of Brighton. It is a large chalk hill with a particularly steep northern face, covered with open grassland and sheep-grazing areas. It is the third-highest point on the South Downs, behind Butser Hill (270 m (890 ft) and Crown Tegleaze (253 m (830 ft).

Beautiful. Has a national trust car park. Lots of different length loops you can do from 15mins to 2.5hrs. Use maps.me. Update with the snow!

One of the beautiful places to go for short hike. The small village makes it perfect for a one day though 3 hours hike. Perfect country are and friendly people. Got to see so many horsess❤️🫶

Absolutely beautiful! Very pleasant time hiking in a forest packed with bluebells, blossoming trees, an amazing garden centre curated by the college, and a lovely restaurant at Stanmer House. Highly recommended!

Easy parking, large area to explore, lovely gardens, 3 tea rooms/coffee shop, clean toilets, lovely place for a relaxing afternoon. Highly recommend. Looking quite festive at the moment.

Stanmer Park is an expansive public park located within the Brighton and Hove city limits. It is designated as a Local Nature Reserve and is listed on the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England at Grade II level by English Heritage, under the National Heritage Act of 1983. Visited on Thursday 13th March 2025.

Now is the time to visit the bluebells in Stamner Woods (late April). Nature at its finest. Great for tracking, dog walks and cycling.

Beautiful countryside right on the doorstep for Brighton and Hove residents. Perfect for forest bathing. Take a 78 bus to Stanmer House or a 25 to be dropped by the entrance. Parking also available for car drivers. A lovely space, not to be missed. Come and recharge your batteries, highly recommended!

If you are ever in Brighton and planning a picnic or barbecue with family or friends, Stanmer Park is an excellent choice. The park offers all the necessary facilities, including restrooms, affordable parking, and expansive open spaces ideal for outdoor gatherings. Its well-maintained grounds make it a convenient and enjoyable spot for a day out.

Fabulous park came to feed the ducks bit unfortunately it was more like feed the seagulls. The pond was covered in green stuff. But does have a brill play park for kids of all ages and a cafe. Plus a little sand pit area

We love Queen's Park,specially in the summer. We are going there often because my son loves to feed birds,watch ducks and swans swimming around the pond as well as massive slide and zip line on the playground. Beautiful place to relax and calm you nervous system 🥰

Queens Park in Brighton has always held a special place in my heart. It was the first park I often visited when I first moved here, and over the years, it has become a backdrop to so many of my memories. From quiet strolls to sunny afternoons on the grass, the park has a warm, welcoming feel that never fails to lift my spirits. It’s more than just a green space… it’s a part of my story in this city

This has just been refurbished and if you have little children it's great, nothing for the kids 9 upwards. There's a cafe that sells everything from sandwiches, hotdogs, ice cream, toasties etc. There is usually only one person servicing so be prepared to queue. Watch out for the hoards of seagulls that are waiting to snatch your just purchased food, this has happened to myself several times. The toilets are the absolute worst. Unclean, smelly and rancid. Myself and children refuse to use them. There is a pond which is home to some beautiful and rather tame ducks, geese and swans. The pond itself is relatively clean but has got bits of rubbish here and there. There is also a side park which has a luminous green trickle of water through it that once upon a time you could see the tadpoles and frogs but not anymore. There are lots and lots of squirrels, a few are tame and will come and take the nuts from your hand which is an absolute delight. There is a supposedly separate dog area but when we visited there were a few dogs in the actual park area. By the side of the pond there is a large green playing area and also a few tennis courts by the clock tower. All in all the park equipment is okay for young children, the cafe be prepared to queue and some things are pricey and it is cash only. Avoid the toilets if at all possible. Look out for dogs loose in the children's park. Bring bird seed for the ducks and geese, I and monkey nuts for the squirrel and the swans love lettuce. Just be mindful that the large green area by the lake has had a few groups of people getting merry and can be quite boisterous and sometimes intimidating for children.

I love going to Queens park, it is a lovely place to go during all months of the year. In autumn, the colorful leaves are specially beautiful to admire. There are many dogs in the park playing, and there are dog-free zones as well. There's a children's park, a lovely pond and lots of green space. My favourite activity is to feed the squirrels and ducks around the park. The squirrels are quite friendly and will fetch peanuts from your hand, or you can throw them in their direction, it's a nice place to go for a refreshing walk. I will say that there are stone paths around the park if you don't want to step in the grass, but the park itself is a bit steep, going up and down, night be an issue if you have special mobility needs.

Lovely park with wildlife pond in the middle with lots of waterfowl such as geese moorhens, ducks & swans. Plenty of benches to sit and relax. There’s playground for kids and 6 tennis courts. We found a group doing yoga in the park. There’s wildlife garden too. The Open bakery is such a lovely café! Nice to treat your self before your relaxing short stroll in the park.

Beautiful park to visit on a sunny day. There are some tennis court nearby and a play area for the kids. Could use some toilets especially on the kids play section. The grass needs to be maintained by the kids play area. There is a lovely pond , some chairs to sit and enjoy the view or read a book 📖.

I just stopped by Old Steine Gardens in Brighton while passing through. Everything looked alive and well-maintained, which was nice to see. To be honest, I’m a little tired these days, but it was good to take a few minutes by the fountain and just relax. It was working properly, and the spot gave a little peaceful break from the busy city. Sometimes it’s these simple places that make a difference.

At the moment it's a shambles with massive restructuring of roads. Most of the gardens and fountain have been cordoned off to store construction materials. Hopefully it will be restored back to is original look when works have finished

When it’s the Brighton Fringe (around May to June) this place is just magical. So vibrant and full of cool shows and fun. Both day time and night time are good time to visit. Potentially a good place to hang out with friends or bring kids to. Sometimes there are also protests here in other months. There was once a temporary Ferris wheel was installed here.

Popular well used space right in the heart of the city. Fabulous fountain. Yards from the beach. Public events. Great cafe. Easy access.

Nice area to pass quality time with friends and family.

Lovely customer service. They have very nice soup and Panini's. Very good coffee and low prices.

Special thanks to the maintenance team looking after the area

Lilac trees in full colour at the moment. S nationally recognised collection.

I love Withdean Park and I take my dogs there, but if you own a small dog or puppy they can escape!!! As the bottom of the fence has gaps in it. Plus the fence is only about 4.5 ft tall, so dogs could jump that and get out on the road!!!!

I've lived in Brighton for a over a decade and I can't believe I've never been to Withdean Park! Lots of gates makes this a great place for dogs and the views are simply stunning. If you are a flora fan as I am, head there purely to take in the heady aroma of the spectacular Lilacs.

Small park good for a wonder around. Small wood up the top of the park with plenty of trees to hug. A good place to escape and sit at the top off the park forgetting all your worries

We enjoyed the dog park very much! There is lots of space so your dog doesn't need to be surrounded by other dogs all the time but just when you want to. There are benches, views and flowers for you too.

A lovely local park to take the dog fir a safe off the lead walk. Lilacs just passed their best but still stunning.

My favorite park in Brighton

Great park to bring kids and doggies. It's got a playground for the youngsters and a fair bit of space for walking the dogs. The little cafe is handy for hot and cold drinks and snacks. We love Easthill park.

Lovely large wooded and green areas as well a good sized children's playground. Cafe is good which is open in the spring until late summer I believe. Well kept park.

Nice Park visited with my dog. Plenty of space for him to run around off lead. Play area for kids plus a baseball net. There is also a cafe where u can stop and have a cuppa or a snack

Lovely afternoon,with a cafe open for a variety of drinks cakes and ice creams.Park is well looked after plus play ground for the children

Beautiful park. Moved to portslade from Five Ways and finding this park was such a nice suprise. It reminds me of a smaller Preston Park. Great kids park, cafe, toilets and flat green area with views to the sea!

Beautiful park especially now.

One of my favourite parks in the city. It has a certain intimacy with nature as it's secluded from any main highway, and has all the general public facilities one would expect in a public park. A football field (some posts would be nice though), a basketball court, an outdoor calisthenics gym, a spacious and varied children's playground, benches and tables, public toilets and most importantly, a good variety of trees. There's also a horse stable nearby for any horse lovers out there.

A billion likes to the kind of fitness equipments installed and playground with different types of props for the kids. Well done council

It's a great improvement since it was done up. Basket ball court with goals for football or hockey too. The adult gym is actually really good with cross trainer and kettle bells.

Lovely peaceful park in summer

Park in the Soviet Socialist Republic of Brighton. Playground equipment appears well looked after and was quite quiet when we went. Looking at some of the surrounding estates I doubt it's peaceful there come night fall and it probably goes a bit Dusk Til Dawny.

Always go here with my mates, and cafe workers are awesome. Always kind to me and when I don't know prices, they're always there. Even if you're standing there looking confused, they come and ask if everything is ok.

Quite peaceful and perfect for children to run around with a large green and play on the facilities. My only concern is that the locks do not seem to work on the gates.

Great and safe place to park your car. There is no better place to park your car with cheap rate around Brighton centre! Sure I'll use it whenever I visit Brighton!

Just a short walk from Preston Park Station up a path by the side of the main railway line, then over a bridge and into the woodland. A pretty little oasis in almost central Brighton. The Buzzards love it here too- there were a number of them calling to each other over the valley. Would have given it 5 stars but currently busy with dogs and their owners due to "lockdown"

Don’t bother coming or you’ll regret it. The place is tiny, you can constantly see the football pitch next to the “woods”. It’s so small that it shouldn’t even be called “woods”. If you want a nice experience being in the nature, this is not what you’re looking for.

A nice place to visit with children, but sadly in disrepair. Also no bins, not even for dog poo. As a result there are a fair few deposits to keep an eye out for! Shame it's not getting the investment it deserves.

This can be a challenging walk, with narrow paths and steep slopes, but if you fancy something more engaging than 'a walk in the park', it's a lovely secluded oasis in suburbia

Really handy place to walk the dog - close to town but feels a bit like you've escaped from it

Perfect place to walk the dog on a hot day. Well maintained by some great volunteers.

Lovely walks and lots of trees and also signs on the way through with pictures of insects and leaves

Abandoned. It was nice to roam around the area and hear the birds however the pond was quite delusional as it was abandoned. It’s surrounded by rubbish, looks like people had their picnics and left things behind. The gates to get there are clearly not in use, they are wide open and almost fully covered in weed. Nature reclaimed this area not in a good way. This place could be fantastic if only was taken care off.

Such a special.place for connecting with nature.

Very nice place and so near wilded waterhall old golf course. Amazing walks.

Peaceful and beautiful countryside just a few mins walk into the valkey

Its very pleasant, but is just a pond.

Massive big pond

A bit of sussex downs wildlife away from the city.

reasonable parking charges, toilets, takeaway cafe, kids' play-park & room to fly kites

Great place for dogs and food plus walks

A gem

Very hoping Park