Brighton

The lovely, flat promenade of Brighton seafront is just perfect for a family ride, where you can coast along admiring the fabulous beaches of Brighton through to Worthing on one side and the South Downs in the horizon on the other - view the Sustrans route map

Brighton even has a bike share scheme if you don't have your own bike. See Brighton's bike share scheme for more information.

From the site you could head north and follow routes up to the South Downs. There are several nature reserves to the east of the city, where the site is located including Castle Hill, Bevendean Down and East Brighton. Alternatively you could head along the coast, from the Undercliff Walk at the Marina which is just over 3 miles long and is open to both pedestrians and cyclists.

Stanmer Park is the city's largest park and has extensive grounds just waiting to be explored! There are also a variety of woods including the charmingly named Pudding Bag Wood, with a number of routes to all types of walkers. Head to the restored Walled Garden after for a coffee in their kitchen or buy local produce from their farm shop.

Discover Brighton’s vibrant personality by exploring the historic cobbled Lanes or head to the bohemian North Laine with its quirky boutiques, record shops and a number of independent furniture sellers. Snoopers Paradise, in Kensington Gardens, is a dream for anyone in search of vintage treasure.

Get insider knowledge of the city with a fun, laidback walking tour with Only in Brighton. Take a visit to The Royal Pavilion, originally built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, and learn about its colourful history.

Jump aboard the No.77 bus to Devils Dyke and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, with the stunning views of rural Sussex across the Downs.

Enjoy a fun and thrilling team adventure in Stanmer Park with the Trip Advisor top rated outdoor activity The Hunt

No trip to the seaside would be complete without some fish and chips, but The Curry Leaf Café (two locations in the Lanes and in Kemptown) have ramped it up a notch with their tasty masala-battered fish & chips!

Lovers of seafood need to head to Rockwater, with its hip roof terrace overlooking the beach, you’ll get to dine on oysters, lobster and caviar as you take in the panoramic view of the sea.

Situated at the bottom of West Street is Brighton’s iconic Shelter Hall which reopened in 2020 and is now a superb food hall, home to seven different stands ready to tickle anyone’s taste buds.

Jump on the Volk’s Railway, Britain’s oldest electric line that runs from the Sealife Centre Aquarium by the Brighton Pier to Black Rock station by the marina. Kids of all ages will love the 12 minute ride along the beach. In the summer months, head to the free open-air pool and play area at Hove Lagoon, which also has a nearby skate park.

For the adventurous amongst you, race your offspring along Brighton Zip, a 32-metre high dual zipline that stretches over 300-metres of the shoreline. Get a seagull’s view of the city from the Brighton i360 Tower. There’s also plenty of museums for all tastes including the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, the Brighton Toy & Model Museum and the free Booth Museum, a natural history treasure trove.