School is out for summer and the holidays are in full swing. We have compiled a list of the best activities to keep all the family entertained whatever the weather brings.
Sealife Brighton
Home to more than 150 creatures, Sealife Brighton is the world’s oldest operating aquarium. Located on Brighton Beach by the Palace Pier, Sealife hosts regular special exhibitions and various underwater habitats, stamp trails and behind-the-scenes tours. Discover the UK’s first glass-bottom boat and the underwear tunnel for a fully immersive experience.
Take a look at some of the upcoming events at Sealife below…
Brighton Beach Clean: Saturday 10th August
Quiet at the Aquarium: This takes place the first Sunday of every month within the first hour of opening. A more peaceful experience for those with neurodiverse conditions.
Find out more about upcoming events here.
Get a discount if you book online in advance. Throughout summer, Sealife Brighton are offering 50% off kids tickets for dates before 3rd September. Click here to book.
Globalls
Head down to Brighton Marina and discover glow-in-the-dark UV mini golf. Choose from Aquatic, Jurassic, Zootopia or Carnival themes and enjoy playing amongst life-sized sculptures and vivid wall art. This mini golf adventure is a great option for those unpredictable summer weather days and perfect fun for all ages. Use code ‘I360SEP24£’ for 10% off! Book here.
Brighton i360
Enjoy Brighton’s best views at 450ft. Journey up to the clouds and take in the sights of sea, city and beyond to the South Downs and even as far as the Isle of Wight. Get tickets for View 360 here.
Fancy something more heart-racing? Walk on top of the i360 pod, Climb inside the tower or Drop down while suspended with one of our Extreme 360 activities. Walk 360 is bookable daily throughout the summer holidays.
Find out more here.
Roll on down to our beachside roller rink overlooking the iconic West Pier. Prices start at just £6.50. Opt for a Skate 360 + View 360 ticket for the ultimate Brighton day out.
Stop by and enjoy a Mr. Whippy and a refreshing drink at the i360 Beach Club or if you’re feeling peckish, head up to our Tollbooth Café for a selection of sandwiches, sweet treats and cocktails. We are also now serving food from our friends at Sixes for you to enjoy a selection of burgers and pizzas on our suntrap terrace.
The Cauldron
Add a touch of magic to your day out in Brighton with this potion-making experience. Set inside a wizard-themed bar and restaurant, you will be welcomed with a drink poured by a magic wand and given a wand of your own to brew up two more crafty cocktails or mocktails. Only suitable for kids aged 5+, with specific weekday and Sunday time slots available for families. Book here.
Upside down house
Defy the laws of gravity at The Upside Down House. Walk on the ceiling and take unique photos to share with friends and family.
Book a multi-attraction ticket and visit both the Upside Down House and Brighton i360 (located just next door) and save up to 20% on your day out.
Get your explorer pass here.
Family Fun Days at Brighton Racecourse
Head to Brighton Racecourse on Sunday 1st September for Family Fun Raceday. Enjoy your Sunday funday with some fantastic activities including bumper cars, a carousel and the highlight, an inflatable play zone.
Adult tickets start from £17, under 18’s go free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. Grab a family bundle for £30. Click here to find out more.
Royal Pavilion
Visit Brighton’s oldest landmark, the Royal Pavilion. Built in 1823, this former royal residence was home to King George IV and sold to the city of Brighton in 1850. Discover the history and admire the extravagant interiors with a visit to the Pavilion and Pavilion Gardens.
Enjoy two attractions with one ticket and experience Brighton from two unique experiences, in retrospect and sky-high. Take a trip up Brighton i360 and head to the Royal Pavilion to learn more about the history of the city. Book here.
Upcoming events at the Royal Pavilion:
Enjoy a historical walking tour as you explore life before the Royal Pavilion. Discover how George IV slowly transformed this area into the Royal Pavilion Estate. Next dates available, 10th August and 14th September at 10:30am. Prices from £8. Book here.
Take a behind the scenes glimpse of the areas which are not normally open to the public. This unpolished tour of the basements and tunnels show what life was like below the stairs for the Royal Pavilion servants. Head down and see the vaulted basement used as an air raid shelter during WWII. Next available Tuesday 13th and 20th August 10:30-11:30am. Book here.
Peak behind closed doors and explore servants’ corridors, mysterious hidden staircases, kitchens, cupboards and the King’s Band-Room among other secret spaces.
Click here for Behind Closed Doors – Ground Floor
More interested in seeing the upstairs sleeping quarters?
Click here for Behind Closed Doors – Upper Chambers
