We all know and love Brighton for its gorgeous seafront, the bustling lanes and its diverse, welcoming nature. But when you want to find something really unique to do in this area? We've got you covered with all the coolest picks.
We've rounded up the very best things to do, from immersive experiences to scavenger hunts and jewellery-making workshops. Wondering where to find them? Read on for the most quirky and fun activities in Brighton.
Best Brighton Activities
Go On A Treasure Hunt
- Address: multiple locations
- Best for: exploring more of the area
- Price: from £19.99
- Activity type: group, outdoor, challenge
If you're after the best things to do in Brighton outdoors, then check out one of the many treasure hunts or interactive adventures that are on offer. These are a great way to explore the city of Brighton and Hove, guided by just your phone and available to start at any time of day - perfect for anyone who wants to stay flexible.
Organisers like I'm Puzzled, The Great Game Treasure Hunts and Go Quest Adventures are each providing their own unique twist on this experience. Whether you fancy solving a series of riddles, discovering hidden gems across town or even planning a bank heist, you can do it all using a handy app.
Explore the local area with these fun outdoor activities.
Posh Totty Designs
- Address: 31 Sydney Street, BN1 4EP
- Best for: learning a new skill
- Price: £65
- Activity type: creative, workshop, wholesome
Unleash your creative side at Posh Totty Designs, a brilliant
workshop where you can learn how to make your own silver charms.
This is a hands-on, hour-long session led by expert jewellers,
who'll teach you how to mould wax into your desired sha[e before
turning it into a silver charm, which you can take home on a
chain.
Choose from classic designs like hearts and stars, or pick something more personal to you. There are also further customisation options - you can design more charms for an extra fee and add on birthstones and rose or yellow gold plating.
This charm workshop is one of the most unique things to do in Brighton.
North Laine Brewhouse
- Address: 27 Gloucester Place, BN1 4AA
- Best for: getting competitive over a few craft beers
- Price: from free
- Activity type: group, competitive, games
A cool microbrewery and pub with a wide range of activities on offer, North Laine Brewhouse is well worth a visit. This is housed in a former nightclub, and had revitalised the building with great quality craft beer, DJ nights and a spacious beer garden.
There's plenty to keep you entertained while sipping your pint. They offer several different games, including shuffleboard, interactive darts and cornhole, some of which are even free to play. What's more, they host everything from open mic nights to weekly quizzes too.
North Laine Brewhouse even offers some free activities in Brighton.
Alcotraz
- Address: 13 Kings Road, BN1 1NE
- Best for: an immersive experience with plenty of cocktails
- Price: from £31
- Activity type: boozy, immersive
The prison-themed bar that has taken the whole country by storm, Alcotraz is a one-of-a-kind night out. Their Brighton outpost can be found near the beach, inviting you to don orange jumpsuits and spend the evening behind bars, interacting with live actors at this immersive experience.
You'll bring along your own bottle of spirits, to be turned into four personalised cocktails by the inmate bartenders - that is, if you can get it past the warden. Bribing guards and staying undetected is all part of the game, as you watch the storyline unfold around you.
Smuggled booze and jumpsuits make Alcotraz a top quirky choice.
Silent Disco Tours
- Address: multiple locations
- Best for: music lovers
- Price: from £10
- Activity type: outdoor, group
Perfect for hen parties, birthdays or just because, silent disco tours are a great choice of quirky Brighton activities for adults and kids alike. These whacky events are hosted by a number of providers, including Boogie Shoes and Guru Dudu Productions.
Spend your afternoon roaming round the streets of Brighton, dancing to all your favourite pop hits played straight through your headphones. Plus, you can even book your own private silent disco if you fancy something a little more exclusive.
The Upside Down House
- Address: 42-43 Kings Road Arches, BN1 2LN
- Best for: a quirky photo opportunity
- Price: from £7.95
- Activity type: indoor, family
Situated on the seafront, The Upside Down House is a whacky day out that's suitable for all weathers. This eye-catching turquoise house is exactly as the name suggests: a building where everything has been flipped upside down, making for lots of quirky photos.
There are several bespoke rooms that have been carefully designed, from the gaming space to the bicycle hanging from the ceiling. The decor has been inspired by diverse cultural, music and arts scene of this coastal town. Tickets cost £7.95 each, while under threes can go in for free.
Snap weird and wonderful pictures at The Upside Down House.
The Brighton Zip
- Address: Madeira Drive, BN2 1TB
- Best for: thrill-seekers
- Price: from £18
- Activity type: outdoor, high-adrenaline
A fairly new addition to the town, The Brighton Zip is the longest zipwire on the South coast. It begins from a 30-metre high tower that offers panoramic views of the seafront, the Seven Sisters and beyond, before you set off on your 300-metre glide along the beach.
Tickets cost £18 per person, or if there are two of you going then opt for their dual rider experience where you can race each other to the end - ideal if you're after fun things to do in Brighton for couples. You can also leave with a video of the experience for just £4 extra. Topping it all off? They've got a rooftop bar and restaurant where you can unwind afterwards.
Zip past beach-goers at this high-adrenaline experience.
Sea Life Centre
- Address: Marine Parade, BN2 1TB
- Best for: a family day out
- Price: from £15
- Activity type: indoor, family
A great choice for all ages, Brighton's Sea Life Centre can be found along the Marine Parade. This is the world's oldest aquarium, having been operating since it was founded in 1872 by Eugenius Birch - the architect who created the West Pier.
This vast space is filled with all kinds of exotic species, from sharks to jellyfish and seahorses. Their seawater tanks source water directly from the ocean, and they also offer rockpools that allow you to get up close and personal with the fish. Tickets start from £15 for adults, with family deals available.
Explore the magic of the ocean at Sea Life Brighton.
Street Art Lesson
- Address: multiple locations
- Best for: trying something artistic
- Price: varies
- Activity type: creative, outdoor
Brighton and Hove is home to some of the UK's coolest street art, with a wide variety of artists that paint murals all over the city. Ever fancied giving it a go yourself? There a number of different options for a lesson on street art, with sessions for all ages and abilities.
Some of the best workshops are led by Snub23 and Sprite, also known as Seth and Amy, while artist Amy Kelly-Miller leads individual and group classes. You'll leave with lots more knowledge, as well as a creation of your own on Brighton's streets.
Make your mark on the streets of Brighton.
Escape Rooms
- Address: multiple locations
- Best for: bonding with friends or family while solving challenges
- Price: varies
- Activity type: challenge, group, indoor
Whether you're after something to do on a rainy day or just absolutely love a puzzle, there's nothing better than a trip to an escape room. And luckily for us, there are a fair few in Brighton to put your problem-solving skills to the test with friends, family or a partner.
Some of our top picks include the Murder Mystery Escape Room at The World's End, the immersive Pier Pressure on North Street and Escape The Vault - actually located within and old bank vault. Are you up to the challenge?
Check out Brighton's escape rooms for a puzzling day out.
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