A Family Day Out in Brighton

Planning a fun family day out? There are few better places for this than Brighton. As this lovely town on the south coast has plenty to see and do. Along with a laid-back atmosphere which makes it ideal for families. It can be hard to know how best to spend your time down here when there are so many good options – here are a few of the best things to do with kids.

Brighton Palace Pier

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The Brighton Palace Pier is an iconic Brighton attraction and a brilliant place for kids. It is a great sight to behold once you make it down to the beach. There are all kinds of fun games, activities and rides to enjoy when you enter the pier. It is also a great place to enjoy an ice cream and take in the amazing views out to sea and over Brighton. The Brighton Palace Pier and other attractions are also easy to reach if you are travelling to Brighton by train. As you simply exit the station and head down to the front where most attractions are easily reachable on foot.

Brighton Sea Life Centre

Conveniently located opposite the Brighton Palace Pier is the fantastic Sea Life Centre which is one of Brighton’s most popular family attractions. This mesmerising aquarium within an original Victorian building is home to over 5,500 colourful creatures along with all kinds of cool and interesting exhibits, special events, play areas, talks, a shop and an inviting coffee shop. This all means that it is easy to spend a whole day at the Brighton Sea Life Centre and it is somewhere that kids adore.

The unmistakable Royal Pavilion is an amazing sight to behold having taken inspiration from Indo-Islamic architecture which makes it stand out in the centre of Brighton It was built as an exotic palace for King George IV in 1787 and it has lovely grounds which are perfect for a relaxing picnic. You must also visit the equally impressive interior which has incredibly lavish furniture, decor and works of art which you can enjoy on a fascinating tour of the Pavilion.

Brighton is a wonderful city and a great place to take the kids especially if it is a nice day. There are many good options for things to see and do while in Brighton with family but the above three are all essential experiences that will showcase everything that is so fantastic about Brighton.