Things to do…
Undercliff Walk – from Windhaven you can enjoy a walk along the flat promenade
alongside the sea, or on the cliff top, to Brighton Marina (1.5mls). The promenade
continues to Brighton Pier (3mls) and farther.
Volks Railway – during the summer months you can hop on the oldest operating electric
railway in the world built by local engineer, Magnus Volk. It runs along the seafront from
Paston Place, Kemp Town to Brighton Pier.
Rock Pooling – at low tide there are many rock pools which are home to a variety of small
marine creatures. Great fun for children with their fishing nets!
Rottingdean Miniature Golf and Putting Green – this is an 18 hole course and the
putting green is suitable for all ages. There is a cafe alongside for spectators.
Brighton Marina - is home to the City’s outlet shopping as well as an Asda
superstore, multiplex cinema, bowling alley, casino, virtual golf complex and David Lloyd
leisure centre. In addition, fishing, diving, sailing and boat trips are available. There are
numerous waterfront bars, restaurants (including a Mc Donalds!) and cafes. Parking is
free.
Brighton town centre - is a treasure trove of things to do and places to visit. The Royal
Pavillion is a breathtaking Regency palace and one of Britain’s best historic sites. The Sea
Life Centre, a showpiece of Victorian splendour, offers a fun and educational day out. There
is, too, the Brighton Pier with its rides and entertainments as well as the town’s numerous
beaches and a plethora of street side cafes, bars, restaurants, theatres, art galleries and
museums, pubs, nightclubs and, of course, shops.
Shopping – The Churchill Square shopping centre provides an undercover mall while the
Brighton Lanes offer uniquity and individuality and are a perfect foil for the North Laines
shopping experience – a mix of kitsch and funky.
The South Downs Way - is a long distance footpath and is one of Britain’s National
Trails. It runs for about 100 miles from Winchester (the first capital of England!) in
Hampshire to Eastbourne in Sussex and passes through the South Downs which is now a
National Park. Bridle paths from Rottingdean offer both short and long downland walks
through the finest countryside.
Lewes – the County Town of East Sussex where you will find over 1000 years of history in
its streets and buildings. Lewes castle is set on a hill above the River Ouse. Its Guy Fawkes
Night celebrations are the largest and most famous Bonfire Nights in the country.
London – for the day. Brighton to London trains in under 1 hour. There are frequent
direct buses from outside Windhaven to Brighton Station.
France – from Newhaven, a 15 minute drive away, to Dieppe for a day trip!
Bottom image courtesy of: ‘Footprints of Sussex’