Gemma's Guidebook
The great outdoors
Outdoor spaces good for walks and picnics (and some local events)
A lovely park with various gardens, two cafes, play park, tennis courts and a historic manor house. It also hosts some great events and has a local park run. Pop in to the pop up farm shop on a Saturday!
94 locals recommend
Preston Park
Preston RoadA lovely park with various gardens, two cafes, play park, tennis courts and a historic manor house. It also hosts some great events and has a local park run. Pop in to the pop up farm shop on a Saturday!
A lovely little park with a fab Children’s play park and fenced grassed play area. Near several pubs and good coffee shops at 5 ways.
11 locals recommend
Blakers Park
30 Cleveland RdA lovely little park with a fab Children’s play park and fenced grassed play area. Near several pubs and good coffee shops at 5 ways.
The South Downs Way runs through West Sussex, passing the edge of Brighton and finishing in Eastbourne in East Sussex. You can be in the park in minutes via car, bus or train and access many walking trails. A firm favourite of ours starts in Stanmer Park (catch the train to Falmer) and ends in Lewes where you can find plenty of pubs to quench your thirst and then catch the train back.
South Downs Way
South Downs WayThe South Downs Way runs through West Sussex, passing the edge of Brighton and finishing in Eastbourne in East Sussex. You can be in the park in minutes via car, bus or train and access many walking trails. A firm favourite of ours starts in Stanmer Park (catch the train to Falmer) and ends in Lewes where you can find plenty of pubs to quench your thirst and then catch the train back.
Sightseeing
This seaside pleasure palace for King George IV is a true icon of Brighton. Take a tour to find out more about this quirky building or just enjoy a walk or picnic in the gardens.
494 locals recommend
Royal Pavilion
This seaside pleasure palace for King George IV is a true icon of Brighton. Take a tour to find out more about this quirky building or just enjoy a walk or picnic in the gardens.
The sculptural remains of the West Pier cast an eerie beauty over the seafront. Definitely worth a visit and is one of the most photographed places in Brighton & Hove. If you’re here at the right time of year you can watch the murmurations with an amazing sunset backdrop.
57 locals recommend
Brighton West Pier
Kings RoadThe sculptural remains of the West Pier cast an eerie beauty over the seafront. Definitely worth a visit and is one of the most photographed places in Brighton & Hove. If you’re here at the right time of year you can watch the murmurations with an amazing sunset backdrop.
Food scene
Less than 5 minutes walk from the flat, this is a great pub if you just fancy a drink (especially in the afternoon sun!) or want something to eat.
39 locals recommend
Preston Park Tavern
88 Havelock RoadLess than 5 minutes walk from the flat, this is a great pub if you just fancy a drink (especially in the afternoon sun!) or want something to eat.
5 minutes from the flat this spacious pub serves tasty food and drink. They also have a fantastic outside seating area, perfect in the summer.
34 locals recommend
The Park View
71 Preston Drove5 minutes from the flat this spacious pub serves tasty food and drink. They also have a fantastic outside seating area, perfect in the summer.
One of our favourites and only a 10/15 minutes walk. This restaurant/bar has a perfect neighbourhood feel to it. Both the food and cocktails are incredible. The kitchen also serves a take on the restaurant food at the Hare & Hounds pub a little further along at Preston Circus.
The Paradiso Social
38 Preston RdOne of our favourites and only a 10/15 minutes walk. This restaurant/bar has a perfect neighbourhood feel to it. Both the food and cocktails are incredible. The kitchen also serves a take on the restaurant food at the Hare & Hounds pub a little further along at Preston Circus.
This family friendly pub is in a fab location next to Blakers Park. It’s about 10 minute walk from the flat and serves delicious food. It often has music or quiz nights and has outdoor seating, perfect for summer months.
14 locals recommend
The Cleveland Arms
Cleveland RoadThis family friendly pub is in a fab location next to Blakers Park. It’s about 10 minute walk from the flat and serves delicious food. It often has music or quiz nights and has outdoor seating, perfect for summer months.