Brighton is a city for everyone, with plenty to do for kids, teens, and even adults. But if you’re not aware of some of the fun things to do in Brighton for adults, you might miss out on them! So we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the best ideas, so that you can have some fun by the sea.
1. Alcatraz Bar
Cell Block one three is a secret basement speakeasy designed like a prison. The drinks menu depends entirely on you! You can choose to smuggle in your selected booze with the help of the other inmates, or the crooked guards can smuggle your contraband in for you. Just be sure not to let the Warden catch you!
If you’re not sure where to go for a pint or a cocktail – check out our list of the best bars in Brighton!
2. Brighton Zipwire
For any thrill-seekers, Brighton Zipwire goes across the seafront, from a 30-meter high platform all the way down to the ground. There are 2 wires, so you can even do it as a couple, flying 300m along the coast in style! Tickets are priced £18 for a single rider and £32 for a dual rider. You could also capture it on a live video for just £4 extra too.
3. Snooper’s Paradise
Snooper’s is known for its wacky antiques. The South East’s biggest flea-market, Snooper’s has everything from wacky sunglasses to comics, DVDs, collectables, and even clothing. You can lose hours wandering around the busy pathways between the cabinets, not to mention perusing the collections perched outside the store!
4. Cabaret All Stars
It’s Brighton, the city screams cabaret. So you’ve surely got to visit Proud Cabaret – especially when they have events on such as Cabaret All Stars. You can book tickets online – and whilst they’re a little pricy (starting at £40), they’re well worth it. With a night of brilliant performers, you’re sure to have an unforgettable experience.
5. Drag Brunch
Again, it’s Brighton. You have to go and see a drag act. So why not pair it with a bottomless brunch at Proud Cabaret. For £30, you’ll get wined and dined, whilst seeing some of the best Queens that Brighton has to offer. Breakfast and a laugh, what more could you want?
6. Old Police Cells Museum
Perhaps not for the faint-hearted, you can go and visit the famous murder scene under Brighton Town Hall. The museum was created by former Brighton Councillor John Drake, and opened in 2005. You’ll be met by Polic Cadets, a police dog and an old panda car outside the building before escorted through the museum.
7. Brighton Fringe
From May until June, Brighton runs a music, literature, art and performance festival known as Brighton Fringe. With drinks, live music performances, open-air theatre and a whole range of other wonderful demonstrations of creativity – it is not something to miss!
8. Burn The Clocks
On the 21st of December every year, Brighton is home to the Burning the Clocks parade. It is a fantastic procession which lanterns and around 2,000 people. It walks down to the beach, where people burn lanterns and homemade creations in a bonfire, and then there is a fireworks show. It is held on the winter solstice, in order to welcome in the new sun.
9. Kemptown Secret Garden
The secret garden is unique. There is nothing like it in the city. It has outdoor sculptures and artwork, and a garden full of beautiful flora for you to admire. Entry is free, and the garden is fully accessible to wheelchairs. There is also a popular cafe in the garden, so you can grab a drink and a bite to eat whilst relaxing.
10. Beach Box Spa
The beach box spa experience is a unique one as it is a part-sauna and a part-socialising wellness centre. It has a wood-fired spa and offers a sauna as well as body- treatments, ice baths and leaf whisks. They have Leil and Loonah horsebox Saunas, and an amazing 12-seater Lotta Sauna (which means ‘free spirit’) with direct sea views. There’s also the chilled Urban Icetribe tub, cool plunge pool, enamel bath and freshwater showers to try if you’re looking for something cooler too.
You can get 45 mins sauna time from just £12.50 (£6.25 for members), which is all it takes to feel like a whole new person and doing something a little different in Brighton.
Address: Beach Box Spa, Banjo Groyne, 285 Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1EN.
11. Phileas Fogg’s World of Adventures
According to its website, Phileas Fogg’s World of Adventures is a fun, and exciting group game, described as a cross between Crystal Maze and I am a Celeb. This means it will be full of challenges, and you must solve puzzles to reach the next level in a time-bound environment. The best part about this experience is the actor guides who are skilled enough to take people into this fictional world and stay true to the character they are performing.
Address: Crowhurst Road, Sussex House, Hollingbury Industrial Estate, Brighton, BN1 8AF
12. Upside Down House
Upside Down House in Brighton is UKs first upside-down experience. It is a must-see in Brighton and gives your head a spin. You can take some fantastic pictures to get Instagram attention or just for fun, walking on the ceiling or doing a headstand, which is an inverted standing posture. The staff are also helpful and suggest different poses for photos. This is a favourite among children and adults, and the tickets are cost-friendly, so you must visit this!
Upside Down House Brighton have also introduced Happy Hour, discounting tickets by 20% at the ticket office. The offer is valid weekday mornings during term time only.
Address: 42-43 Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 2LN
13. Ghost Walk of The Lanes
Ghost Walk of The Lanes is a quirky, rather spooky experience. You can explore and get to know more about Brighton’s iconic lanes and its rich history, including murders, ghosts, and some Jack- Ripper references. The tour guide is an expert actor and a storyteller who dresses in full Victorian style and takes you on a tour of 8 haunted houses, which lasts around 70 minutes.
Address: Druids Head Pub, 9 Brighton Pl, Brighton, BN1 1HJ
14. Laugh Alive & Love Chocolate
Laugh Alive & Love Chocolate is an events company that combines humour and chocolate; what a fantastic combination. They host three sessions; laughter gym, an hour session of exercises and workouts built around laughter yoga, a chocolate-making workshop, and then combining them in the ultimate Chocolate Chuckles event. It is a fun and quirky way to spend time in Brighton and is also famous for kitty-parties or other parties.
15. GOVR Café
GOVR Cafe is Brighton’s first and only virtual reality café. It guarantees you never seen before virtual reality. It has loads of single and multi-player games, very popular among the locals, to battle zombies or participate in some virtual car races. It also has excellent artisanal coffee, and the staff are both welcoming and informative. You are guaranteed an exciting experience here for sure.
Address: First floor, 114-115 London Road, Brighton BN1 4JG, UK
16. Visit a pet cemetery
When you are in Brighton, you can go and pay your respects to the pets. This cemetery is situated in a garden behind Preston Manor and was created in the 19th century. It is worth a tour, and you can see the graves of 16 dogs and four cats, which led a beautiful life in the Manor. Individual headstones commemorate them. The graveyard is still in use by the city council and is used as a resting place for animals working in the city council/
Address: Preston Manor, Preston Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN1 6SD
17. Visit Brighton Naturist Beach
You should visit this beach if you want to let yourself go all out in Brighton. It is the first public naturist beach in the UK, and it is also one of the most accessible ones. It is a pebbled beach, and people love their clothing-free experience, plus there is no entry fee.
Address: Black Rock Madeira Drive, Brighton England
Last Updated on May 23, 2025
Published on February 17, 2021
