Parks in Brighton and Hove

Brighton and Hove offers a fantastic selection of parks and green spaces where residents and visitors can relax, exercise and enjoy the outdoors. From large open parks and beautiful gardens to nature reserves and family-friendly play areas, there is something for everyone.

Popular parks include Preston Park, Hove Park, Stanmer Park, Queen's Park and The Level, each offering its own attractions, scenic walks, sports facilities and recreational activities.

Whether you're looking for a peaceful stroll, a picnic with family, somewhere for outdoor exercise or a place for children to play, Brighton and Hove's parks provide the perfect setting to enjoy fresh air and nature throughout the year.
Whether you're looking for a relaxing afternoon, a family day out, somewhere to walk the dog or a green space for outdoor activities, explore some of the best parks in Brighton & Hove below.

Parks to Explore

Preston Park
One of Brighton's largest and most popular parks, with extensive green space, gardens, sports facilities, a children's playground and plenty of room to walk and relax.

Stanmer Park
A beautiful combination of woodland and open countryside on the edge of Brighton, ideal for walks, picnics and exploring the surrounding landscape. It also provides a gateway to the South Downs.

Hove Park
A spacious green park popular with walkers, runners and families, with mature trees, children's facilities and sports areas.

Queen's Park
A peaceful park with a picturesque pond, wildlife, mature trees, a play area and café, making it a lovely place for a relaxing visit.

The Level
Located in the heart of Brighton, The Level is a convenient green space with a children's play area and skatepark, making it particularly popular with families and younger visitors.

East Brighton Park
A large open green space in east Brighton, offering plenty of room for outdoor recreation, walks and enjoying the fresh air.

Blakers Park
A popular local park offering open space and family-friendly facilities, providing a quieter green space away from the busier city centre.

St Ann's Well Gardens
A beautiful Hove garden known for its mature trees, varied planting and peaceful atmosphere, making it a pleasant place for a stroll or relaxing outdoors

Brighton Dome

Each year, they present and produce over 600 events spanning music, theatre, dance, comedy, literature, spoken word, visual arts, film, digital and more

Brighton Dome
Golf Clubs

Playing in the beautiful grassy green field surrounded by woodland is a great experience.

Golf Clubs
Kayaking & Canoeing

Hire a kayak in Brighton for totally unsinkable seaside fun

Kayaking & Canoeing
Brighton Toy Museum

This modest museum underneath Brighton Station is packed to the rafters with stuffed bears, old mechanical toys, model ships and wooden puppets

Brighton Toy Museum
Scuba Diving

Do you want to explore underwater world and enjoy the nature beneath the sea

Scuba Diving
Brighton Fishing Museum

The museum is situated in the Fishing Quarter, the heart of Brighton seafront, where Brighton’s fishing industry is very much active today

Brighton Fishing Museum
Yoga & Zumba

Yoga is a Sanskrit term which means ‘union’. It is an ancient art designed to unite the body, mind, breath and spirit

Yoga & Zumba
Sports Clubs & Gyms

Whether you want to burn off calories on the cardio machines in the gym and studio classes, tone up with the free weights and resistance equipment

Sports Clubs & Gyms
Theme Parks

Children find adventure parks fun, exciting and exhilarating.

Theme Parks
Zoo & Wildlife

Sealife Brighton is based at Marine Parade in Suffolk’s leading coast resort and is the most extensive and impressive Sea Life Centre in Britain

Zoo & Wildlife
Paintballing

Paintball clubs have a team of specialists ready to create you the perfect package and help you organize your day every step of the way

Paintballing
Komedia

Brighton’s premier live entertainment venue presents one of the largest, most diverse arts and entertainment programme in the UK

Komedia
Mechanical Memories Museum

A 15-minute schlep east of Brighton Pier, and a discreet distance from the naturist beach, brings you to Yellowave

Mechanical Memories Museum
Sea Life

SEA LIFE will transport you into an amazing underwater world, come nose to nose with sharks and turtles and prepare for astonishingly close views of everything.

Sea Life