Brighton Parks and Gardens - World Guide to Brighton

Brighton Parks and Brighton Gardens

Brighton has an excellent selection of parks and garden, both in the centre of Brighton and also on the outskirts of Brighton. These Brighton parks and gardens range from the largest parks in Brighton, to the smallest courtyard gardens in Brighton. You would never imagine that the large and busy seaside resort of Brighton would have so much green and open space throughout, including a number of impressive trees, central gardens and floral displays.

Many areas of Brighton have at least one park, whether it is just a small pool with surrounding trees, a square in central Brighton with seating areas, or a huge park in the suburbs of Brighton covering many acres. Here are some of the most popular parks and gardens in and around Brighton, providing important areas for relaxation and recreation in the city of Brighton and Hove.

Brighton Parks and Gardens: Preston Park - London Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1, England
Preston Park, on the north side of Brighton, features some of the most spectacular gardens in Brighton. With colourful flower borders, mature trees and shrubs, pathways, seating areas, tennis courts, manicured bowling greens, a skateboarding park and the impressive Preston Manor House, Brighton's Preston Gardens are also home to many other Brighton events and festivals. Preston Park is located close to Brighton's Preston Park trains station.
Brighton gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brighton admission: free

Brighton Parks and Gardens: South Downs Park - Eastbourne to Winchester, Brighton, East Sussex, BN, England
Located to the north of Brighton, South Downs Park is one of the most important parklands in the Brighton area, South Downs recently gained the prestigious title of 'National Park' and covers a vast area. Popular with visitors to Brighton, South Downs Park has many scenic walks, local landmarks, areas suitable for picnics, cycling and other outdoor activities.
Brighton gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brighton gardens admission: free

Brighton Parks and Gardens: St. Anns Well Gardens and Cafe - Nizells Avenue, Hove, Brighton, East Sussex, BN3, England
Tel: +44 (0)1273 773134
St. Anns Well Gardens and Cafe, in the Hove area of Brighton, has plenty for tourists visiting Brighton ti see and do. With tennis courts, immaculate bowling greens, a playground area for children, woodlands, gardens and a popular cafe, Brighton's St. Anns Well Gardens and Cafe is particularly popular with locals in Brighton and is located close to Hove's train station.
Brighton gardens open: daily - 09:00 to dusk
Brighton gardens admission: free

Brighton Parks and Gardens: Queens Park - Egremont Place, Hanover, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 2GA, England
Brighton's Queens Park, in the Kemp Town area of Brighton, is one of the most popular parks in the whole of Brighton. Next to Brighton's city centre, Queens Park has many attractions, such as a playground area for children, large expanses of grass, tennis courts, mature trees, benches, picnic areas, a lake, ducks, Brighton festivals and a popular cafe area.
Brighton gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brighton gardens admission: free

Brighton Parks and Gardens: Drusillas Park - Alfriston, Near Brighton, East Sussex, BN26 5QS, England
Tel: +44 (0)1323 874100
Drusillas Park, to the east of central Brighton, is one of the oldest parks in gardens and dates back to the early 1900s. Attractions at Brighton's Drusillas Park include a playground for children, a small zoo which is home to many friendly animals, such as monkeys, lemurs, meerkats, penguins and crocodiles, a train, gardens, colourful flower borders, a cafe and a gift shop.
Brighton gardens open: daily - 10:00 to 18:00, closes at 17:00 in winter
Brighton gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens, children under three years old are free