1. Royal Pavilion
2. The Lanes
The lanes provide a completely unique experience to its visitors as this area is narrow but filled with a vast range of individual shops selling such a wide variety of goods and independent cafes and eateries lined up to explore. It is an experience unlike any other or walking through the high streets for window shopping.3. Churchill Square Shopping Centre
4. The Brighton Open Market
5. Brighton Buddhist Centre
6. Escape Room
7. Oliver’s Brighton
8. Bouldering
9. Skyhigh
10. Theatre Royal
11. British I360
12. The Booth Museum of Natural History
Topic expertise: Student Cities, Cost of Living, Nightlife, Wellbeing, Accommodation
FAQs on indoor activities in Brighton
Escape rooms, bowling, arcades, VR, galleries and craft cafés are top picks. Combine one paid activity with a cosy café stop and you’ve got a full afternoon sheltered from the weather.
Often yes — especially midweek and daytime. Bring ID, check socials for codes and consider group bundles for the best per-person value on games and lanes.
Book a few days ahead for peak slots. If you’re late to plan, look for morning sessions or late evenings — they’re cheaper and quieter than mid-afternoon prime time.
Pottery painting, tasting classes, independent cinemas and candlelit gigs offer chilled vibes. Reserve a corner table afterwards for a debrief and dessert.
Use group deals, split lanes, and pre-order sharing platters. Set a time budget per stop and choose venues within walking distance to avoid travel costs between activities.
Last Updated on August 18, 2025
Published on September 23, 2020
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