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Brighton is a real British seaside treasure that offers visitors a bustling city filled with shops, bars, restaurants, seafront attractions, and a nightlife that is often considered unrivalled. Whether you are headed to Brighton for a family holiday by the sea, a weekend getaway with a loved one, or for a business trip, this city is the number one stop for beauty, culture, and excitement!

Discover what Brighton has to offer and book a city break.

Exploring beyond Brighton Waterfront

If you’re exploring beyond the city, there are lots of places to visit just a short drive from our Brighton seafront hotel. Here are a few of our top things to do beyond Brighton Waterfront.

  • Take a day trip to Battle Abbey and Battlefield near Hastings
  • Go to Drusillas Park with the kids
  • Pop over to London and see the sights
  • Visit Dover Castle
  • Enjoy a walk through the New Forest

For some extra ideas and top tips, make sure you have a chat with our friendly front of house staff who will be only too happy to help.



Family activities in Brighton 

Brighton is an excellent place for a family getaway, boasting plenty of fun activities and attractions that both kids and adults can enjoy. Here are our top things to do in Brighton for the kids:

  • Upside Down House – a unique street art attraction that provides fun for all the family
  • SEA LIFE Brighton – head to SEA LIFE Brighton to learn all about the underwater world and spot amazing creatures like turtles, seahorses and sharks
  • Paradox Place – explore this exciting attraction full of fascinating exhibits and illusions.




Travelling to and from Brighton Waterfront

If you’re travelling onward to other towns and cities after your stay at our Brighton seafront hotel, here’s a quick rundown of journey times to top onward destinations.

London: one hour 45 minutes by car, or one hour by train

Dover: two hours by car, two hours 30 minutes by train with one change at Ashford International

Portsmouth: one hour 10 minutes by car, or one hour 20 minutes by train

Southampton: one hour 30 minutes by car, or one hour 50 minutes by train

From the whole team at Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront, we can’t wait to welcome you here soon.

Staff Recommends

Best Shopping: Famous for their decadent and extravagant chocolates and cakes, Choccywoccydoodah is a ‘must’ for any chocolate lover’s trip to Brighton.

Best Kept Secret: Devil’s Dyke is the largest chalkland dry combe in Britain, where you can enjoy the best views of Brighton city and the sea beyond.

Best Bar: Ye Olde King & Queen Pub takes you back in time to enjoy a beverage in a traditional setting. Housed in a Tudor building, this bar blends new and old, offering a great selection of real ales, cocktails, and wine, as well as a beer garden.

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