Free things to do in Brighton — where do locals go?

Standouts right now: Royal Pavilion, Brighton Palace Pier, The Lanes. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Brighton and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

Is this Brighton free things to do list updated?

Yes — we rotate picks as new spots open and old ones fade, and seasonal entries shift with the calendar. Last refreshed within the past few weeks.

Anything else worth doing in Brighton this weekend?

Plenty — our weekend concierge cross-references food, live music, weather and the rest of Brighton's open venues to build a full 2-day plan around any of these picks.

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Top spots in Brighton

Royal Pavilion
Culture
Old Steine
Regency seaside palace with Mughal domes and chinoiserie interiors.
Brighton Palace Pier
Family
Seafront
Doughnut stands, helter-skelter and pin-machine arcades over the sea.
The Lanes
Culture
Old Town
Twisting alleys of vintage shops, jewellers and indie cafés.
British Airways i360
Family
Seafront
Glass pod rising 162 m for 360° views from Beachy Head to Worthing.
Volk's Electric Railway
Family
Madeira Drive
World's oldest electric railway — 1.5 km along the beach since 1883.

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Standouts right now: Royal Pavilion, Brighton Palace Pier, The Lanes. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Brighton and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.