The Best Things to Do on a Brighton Day Trip, Brighton, England

Brighton in East Sussex is vibrant, hip and the most happening of British seaside cities. For historical hot spots, cool eateries and traditional seaside fun, read on for a local’s guide on how to have the best day trip to Brighton.

A Brighton day trip makes the perfect day out from London. Tucked between the South Downs and the English Channel, the city is just over an hour from London by train. Many of the best things to do in Brighton are just a short walk from the station. Lucky for you I’ve lived near Brighton for decades so I know it inside out. Here’s how to spend a day in Brighton, the British seaside town that really rocks. My Brighton…

If you’re arriving by train head out of the station down to Trafalgar Street for some epic street art. On the wall of the Prince Albert pub is the iconic Banksy mural ‘Kissing Policemen’ although this is a copy - the original was sold years ago by the pub owner. There’s also the ‘dead rock stars’ mural on the wall paying tribute to some of the world’s music legends by street artists Req and Sinna. It’s recently been updated to included some more recently departed icons.

Brighton has more than its fair share of street art - it’s big, bold and colourful and you’ll find street graffiti all around the North Laine area and where you’re least expecting it. Wander down Trafalgar street and work your way around North Laine where there’s an array of street art. Trafalgar Lane is a narrow lane covered with street art from one end to the other and murals will pop from the sides of houses and shop fronts. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).