Eleanor Forrest

We’re hardly lacking when it comes to brilliant little seaside towns in the UK, but Brighton is unique in its pairing of relaxed, beachy charm alongside pretty much everything you could possibly need from a sprawling urban metropolis. I know what you’re thinking – the beach is pebbly and the seagulls are menaces, but there’s a reason Time Out named this colourful, welcoming, quirky patch of Sussex coast as one of the very best cities in the world for 2025.  From Brighton’s funky concert venues, independent shops, slap-up vegetarian food and top-notch pubs to its seaside cafés, hidden museums and copious options for good (and I mean really good) fish ‘n’ chips, it’s got bags to keep you entertained for a day or a weekend away from normal life. Here are the very best things to do in Brighton. RECOMMENDED:🍝The best restaurants in Brighton☕The best coffee shops in Brighton🐟The best places for fish and chips in Brighton🍺The best pubs in Brighton This guide was recently updated by Liv Kelly, a writer from Brighton. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.