What to do and see in Brighton, England: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

July 5, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Londoners have been traveing to Brighton for beach getaways ever since the railway arrived here in 1841. The pebbled beach, Brighton Pier's amusement arcade and the Royal Pavilion are the main sights, but you'll also find hundreds of pubs and clubs catering to an energetic crowd.
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1. Brighton & Beyond Tours

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Brighton & Beyond Tours

Join our award winning tours, 'Experience of the Year 2019/20' (Tourism South East) and get to the heart of the Seven Sisters and South Downs. Small group tours (max 16) so you don't get lost in the crowd and our local guide can take you off the beaten track and show you the highlights many visitors miss.

2. Beer & Brew

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Beer & Brew

Tours around the heart of Brighton, punctuated (naturally) with various ‘beer stops’, where we taste a range of lagers and ales. Learn about the history of beer and brewing in the city, from fishermens' inns to fashionable pump houses, and student hangouts to craft breweries.

3. Only in Brighton!

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Only in Brighton!

Walking tours in Brighton by a qualified and accredited Blue Badge Tourist Guide. Only in Brighton! - the classic tour. A fun, fact-filled celebration of all that's peculiar to the city. Secrets of the Lanes - the history tour. Explore the atmospheric passageways of Brighton's old town. Piers and Queers - the LGBTQ+ tour. Two centuries of history from a queer perspective. Private and bespoke tours available.

4. Brighton Bike Tours

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Brighton Bike Tours

Submerge yourself in its quirky, chilled out style by taking a guided bike tour around the city. View Brighton’s most iconic landmarks from a totally fun new angle, enjoy a smooth cycle ride between destinations. Take a refreshment break at the gorgeous Royal Pavilion Garden Cafe for tea and cake. Who could want for more? Royal Pavilion Palace, North Laine, The Lanes, Brighton Dome, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Brighton Beach, Brighton Pier, Volks railway, Theatre Royal Brighton, Preston Park, Brighton Wheel, Sealife Brighton, Preston Manor, Fishing Quarter, West Pier and more. Your ticket includes a fun, enthusiastic tour guide, bike and helmet. Tours are 2.5 hours long with a tea break in the middle and run twice a day, seven days a week at 10:30am-1pm and 2:30pm-5pm FREE Bike Hire provided with all our tours

5. The Quadrant

12-13 North Street Quadrant, Brighton BN1 3GJ England +44 1273 733238 [email protected] http://www.quadrantbrighton.com
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The Quadrant

Say hello to the new-look Quadrant, one of Brighton's oldest watering holes, newly taken over Feb 2020. We're a quirky little independent boozer, just down the hill from Brighton train station. We're potty about Brighton. We grew up here; it's why the scrumptious craft beer we stock is made around the corner by our friends at the Unbarred Brewery. We've also got great live music, comedy and craft workshops to entertain you upstairs.

Reviewed By ZaraB103

Great Pub, fab selection of beer & wine, lovely staff will defo be going back soon. Also they have events upstairs - I recently attended a macrame making course which was really good too!

6. Handmade Mysteries - Lady Chastity's Reserve

60-61 London Road, Brighton BN1 1ND England +44 20 7867 3736 [email protected] http://www.handmademysteries.com/the-worlds-end-brighton
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Handmade Mysteries - Lady Chastity's Reserve

An immersive experience that challenges you and friends with a hilarious hour of solving clues to unravel the sticky story of Lady Chastity. This bold new game takes place in the depths of England's finest drinking establishments. Brighton's version of Lady Chastity's Reserve takes place in the World's End pub, large enough for teams of up to 6 people. Will your team win Chastity's fabled aphrodisiac wine? Hurry, she doesn't suffer idiots gladly.

Reviewed By natskib1 - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

Really enjoyed this game from the moment our host Gabriel (Imogen) collected us. Fun and funny and just the right level of difficulty.

7. Gustamps

12 Prince Albert Street, Brighton BN1 1HE England +44 1273 326994 [email protected] http://gustamps.co.uk/
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Gustamps

Reviewed By 461ruby - London, United Kingdom

Gus is a super friendly and welcoming guy, and his shop is a gem!! I'm lucky enough to live locally, so pop in regularly to browse his discounted 1st class stamps (..cheaper than the Post Office)! Even if you're just in Brighton for the day, make sure to swing by! He has stamps relating to all interests (from Bowie to Ancient Greece) and for all occasions.

8. Brighton Food Tours

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Brighton Food Tours

Brighton Food Tours run a range of exciting food and drink tours that will give you a real "taste" of Brighton. All ours tours are "smorgasbord" events; giving you a little bit of everything; food, drink, local history, lovely guides and a great day out. On our VIB (Very Independent Brighton) tour you will get everything from street food, traditional British dishes and a touch of the gourmet. The tour runs Fridays & Saturdays - 11am – 2pm approx - starting in central Brighton & finishing near the seafront. We also run a Wine Rebellion Tour, Beer & Food Matching Tour & Kemptown Food Tour (check website for details & dates). We can arrange private tours for a minimum of 8 people and tailor it to your requirements. VIB Price: £55pp & Private Tours start at £60pp– Prices inc. all food & drink tastings + exclusive discounts. Advance booking essential. Check our website for full details.

9. Bewilder Box Escape Room Brighton

31 York Place The Hobgoblin, Brighton BN1 4GU England +44 1273 025525 [email protected] http://www.bewilderbox.co.uk
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Bewilder Box Escape Room Brighton

Bewilder Box is an immersive team game like no other! Work together to solve puzzles and take part in an immersive story.

Reviewed By benjaminp813

We loved experiencing another frankly awesome BewilderBox escape room, ‘JUDGEMENT DAVE’, at The Brunswick pub! Absolutely cracking madcap host (the hilarious ‘TummyTubes’), brilliantly engaging challenges & puzzles (extremely satisfying when you solve them!!), and so awesome to have Red Dwarf legend Mr Norman Lovett involved! We all highly recommend it!! ????????‍????????????????‍????????????????????????????‍????????????⚡️????????????‍♀️⏱????????????‍????????????????⛓????⌨️⏳

10. The Crown

24 Grafton Street, Brighton BN2 1AQ England +44 7949 590001 [email protected] http://en-gb.facebook.com/The-Crown-Kemptown-Brighton-1632455650098960/
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The Crown

Fallen Angel, Brighton- Quirky little bar -A chilled relaxed atmosphere. Classy and cool. -welcoming to everybody- Relaxing and friendly Venue for meeting up. Has a "Must go there again" compulsion. Chic and Cosy.

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