| ton & Hove is a versatile city which offers | | | | opening in 1872 making it the oldest commercial |
| something for everyone. That’s why its | | | | aquarium left operating in the world today. Quite a |
| long been the UK holiday destination of choice for | | | | claim. The sealife centre does not lack any |
| families, couples, groups and pensioners. In this | | | | excitement for kids because of its age, in fact |
| guide we’ll look at some of the best | | | | part of the attraction is that the aquarium is set |
| things to do in and around Brighton with the kids. | | | | in the original building making it a slightly era |
| Brighton Pier | | | | underwater adventure. |
| The pier in Brighton is always a hit with kids of all | | | | Tickets can be brought on the door or in advance |
| ages. Situated right in the middle of Brighton city | | | | on the website if you want to save money and |
| centre and only a short walk from the train | | | | you should allow at least 3 hours to get around |
| station and city centre car parks the pier is | | | | and take in all the exhibits. A great choice if you |
| packed with more than enough amusements and | | | | need to entertain the kids for an afternoon and |
| entertainment to keep the kids amused for an | | | | its raining. |
| afternoon or even more. | | | | Brighton marina |
| The pier is completely free to get on and you | | | | Brighton marina is located about 2 miles from the |
| only pay for the rides you go on, food you eat or | | | | centre of Brighton. You can access it either by |
| games of chance which you inevitably lose! | | | | road (free parking is plentiful at the marina), public |
| The pier has 2 amusement arcades which feature | | | | transport from the city centre or by strolling |
| the latest video arcade games, dance machines | | | | along the seafront from the Pier, just stick to the |
| and simulators. There’s also fun games | | | | promenade and you can’t miss it. |
| like grabbers, and the dolphin derby. | | | | At the marina you’ll find lots of fun indoor |
| At the far end of the pier is a funfair which | | | | stuff to do with the kids. There’s a |
| consists of around 10 rides including a helter | | | | multiscreen cinema showing the latest releases, a |
| skelter, ghost train, waltzer, 2 roller coasters a log | | | | ten pin bowling alley and arcade, kids playground, |
| flume, dodgems and a scary looking thing which | | | | lots of restaurants and the chance to wander |
| propels you into the air at high speed! Plenty to | | | | around the harbour itself and check out the boats. |
| entertain the kids there. There’s also a | | | | You can also organize introductory sailing day trips |
| few smaller rides suitable for younger children. | | | | for the whole family which leave from the marina |
| You can get more info on the official Brighton pier | | | | (advance booking required). |
| website | | | | These are just a few of the great attractions on |
| The Brighton Sealife centre | | | | offer in Brighton suitable for kids of all ages. If the |
| The sealife centre is an aquarium which was | | | | suns out of course you can always just head to |
| actually originally called the Brighton aquarium | | | | Brighton’s award winning beach. |