Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Arundel

"The Royal Pavilion is the city’s must-see attraction. The glittering party pad and palace of Prince George, later Prince Regent and then King George IV, it’s one of the most opulent buildings in England, and certainly the finest example of early 19th-century chinoiserie anywhere in Europe. It’s an apt symbol of Brighton’s reputation for decadence. An unimpressed Queen Victoria called the Royal Pavilion ‘a strange, odd Chinese place’, but for visitors to Brighton it’s an unmissable chunk of Sussex history."

"One of the symbols of Brighton, this flamboyantly iconic royal building is actually great for visiting with kids. You can buy a kids’ trail for a small fee (50p when we visited) spotting some of the animals dotted throughout the opulent rooms, or just amuse yourself finding all the dragons at the Royal Pavilion. And staff will actively encourage you to have a lie down on the carpet in the music room to see the chandelier rising to the gold patterned ceiling."

"Designed, manufactured & engineered by the makers of the London Eye, British Airways i360 is an observation tower by the Brighton Seafront, East Sussex and is 531ft high. The attraction cost £46 million in making and was aimed initially to attract over 739,000 paying visitors annually. From an enclosed viewing pod, the visitors can experience a 360-degree view of Brighton, the English Channel, the South Downs, and the Beachy add on a clear day to the east and the Isle of Wight on the west."

"With its observation pod rising to 138m up the 162m high tower, the i360 is the country’s highest observation tower outside London. Right on the seafront looking out to the old West Pier, there’s also a beachside cafe. On a clear day you can see for miles along the coast, with the city’s the best views since the Brighton ferris wheel was closed."

"A post shared by VisitBrighton (@visit.brighton) on Jan 21, 2019 at 1:57am PST. The i360 glides visitors 450 feet into the air for 360° views of the city, sea & countryside. From the pod you can get a seagull's view of Brighton, look out for rooftop artwork, the wind farm on the horizon as well as the stunning South Downs National Park."

"A chain of commercial sea-life themed aquariums, the Sea Life Centre has about 53 attractions that include mini sea life features within the resort parks, standalone sea life centres and the Legoland submarine rides across the globe, owned by Merlin Entertainments, a British company. Aimed at championing the cause of marine conservation, Sea Life Centres combine a variety of technological displays, entertainment and biological expertise to provide thematic journeys through the European and Tropical Waters with some close encounters with sea life, right from starfish and shrimps to sharks, stingrays and sea horses. In the UK, Sea Life Centres are at Brighton, Birmingham and Blackpool."

"The world’s oldest operating aquarium, it’s only a shell’s throw away from the sea itself with more than 150 creatures to see at the Brighton Sea Life Centre. Set in striking Victorian building, there are regular special exhibitions, as well as a variety of different underwater habitats, stamp trail, behind the scenes tour, and plenty more to discover including the UK’s first glass-bottom boat inside, activities for kids and the now obligatory underwater tunnel. The newest addition is the special Day and Night area showing how the oceans change over the course of 24 hours, including a bioluminescent beach."

"Take a trip under the sea at one of Brighton’s most popular and most accessible attractions. Dating back to 1872, Brighton Sea Life is the oldest operating aquarium in the world. Discover a variety of zones and experiences, celebrating all different species of sea life from tiny seahorses to 6ft sharks."

"The southern shores of England are tailor made for regal wealth and elegant furnishings, and Preston Manor brings both to the table with confidence and grace."

"Brighton BN1 6 (2 km away) Landmark & historical placeHistory Museum "A stunning Edwardian home and a treasure to all who know her."

"Preston Park is easily one of the biggest and most famous parks in Brighton, complete with 8 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, 4 football pitches and a great children’s playground. It even has a softball pitch and a cycle velodrome!. But perhaps one of the biggest appeals to Preston park is something located right next door, the Rockery."

"In amongst this picturesque park, you’ll find the tranquil rockery which will bring an air of calm to your busy weekend in this non-stop city. Relaxing, beautiful and a surefire Insta winner, it’s well worth a little visit. @acreswildgardendesign"

"Renowned for its head-thrashing, booty-shaking club nights, Concorde 2 is always welcoming live musicians and DJs to its abode. Interiors are surprisingly unique here, with stained glass windows and hefty wooden beams adding a little something to your midnight antics."

"Concorde 2 is Brighton’s biggest live music venue, situated on Maderia Drive underneath the cliffs. It is a bit of walk to get there so check the website beforehand. Many events are ticketed so you can order online."

"Head east from South Parade Pier and you'll find the Yomper Statue, around which point Southsea Beach turns into Eastney Beach. Whilst still a favourite space to spread out during the popular summer months (where Southsea gets full very quickly), this is where it starts to get a little more rugged. Scattered across the shingle you'll find gorse and scrub - a great place for playing hide and seek with the little ones!"

"Eastney beach is a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). The plant life on the shingle includes nationally rare plants. These plants also act as a valuable roosting and feeding area for birds."

"Blakers park has been available to the public for almost 130 years, offering plenty of wildlife and a great place to walk the dog. If you visited during the 90’s, you could be forgiven for thinking North West section looked a bit rundown, however it has now been converted into a bluebell woods thanks to a group of volunteers, which look amazing in the Spring. As with many of the other parks in Brighton, this one also contains 2 tennis courts, however they are reserved for club games on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings."

"Although compact in size, Blakers Park has a large number of features including a small friendly café, tennis courts and a recently renovated playground. The park also contains a distinctive Victorian clocktower."

"A gem of a park tucked away in the Fiveways area of Brighton, between Cleveland Road and Southdown Avenue. www.blakerspark.org.uk"

"The Open Bakery is part of the Real Patisserie chain and there are a few dotted around Brighton, including a stall outside of Brighton train station. In my mind, the small Kemptown branch is still the best. Sit in on their long wooden table and benches with a coffee and a croissant, or take-away a loaf of freshly baked bread for the week."

"Catch a glimpse of Brighton’s worthy mob as they troop around this rambling shop for chia seeds, fermented drinks, cruelty-free beauty products and arguably the best organic sourdough in the city. Infinity Foods heaves on a Saturday, and it’s no surprise as this thriving workers’ cooperative offers the largest selection of ethically-sourced, organic, vegetarian and vegan foods in the South East. See what puts the zip in those middle-aged hippies and right-on hipsters then grab a healthy takeaway, choosing from locally grown apples, wholemeal pizza slices or scrummy organic date flapjacks."

"Infinity Foods / Via Facebook: Infinity-Foods-Co-operative-Ltd. Fuelled by hippie dreams and chia-spiked hemp smoothies this cherished co-op sticks it to the man daily with organic food, weird ‘n wonderful supplements and a healthy dose of heady idealism."

"At Infinity Foods Cafe you'll find is a wide range of delicious,freshly cooked, organic food inspired by seasonal variety, available to eat in or take away...."

"What started as a preened-to-perfection bowling green has now gloriously morphed into an overgrown wildflower meadow. It’s best visited in the spring, when the rows of tall grasses are embellished by a tapestry of flowers as bright as the beachside bathing boxes – and in just as many colours, too. What’s more, it’s usually only frequented by the odd dog walker, leaving you to snap your Instagram photos in peace."

"Back when Brighton was the tiny fishing village of Brighthelmstone, Old Steine Gardens was the village green with a stream running through it. Before long the gardens became a recreation area in a growing resort, and was incorporated the eastern lawns of William IV’s Royal Pavilion. Now it’s a green space in touching distance of all Brighton’s big landmarks, neighbourhoods and cultural venues: Moments south is the Palace Pier, to the east is Kemptown, The Lanes are just to the west, while Royal Pavilion is right next door."

"While this is a very beautiful area, completed with the large fountain in the middle, it is tainted by being very small and surrounded by cars, meaning you never truly feel like you’ve left the pollution and madness of the city centre. The flowers are well looked after and are a key aspect of this park, while there are a number of monuments to check out if you have time. The park is incredibly central, at the entrance to Kemptown."

"This Western Road favourite, now in its seventh year on the block, may look garish from the outside. It may also feel garish on the inside (you could imagine a kid’s party going off in here) but the ice cream, sorbet, sundae and gelato selection here is pretty much unbeatable in the city. Yep, here is where to buy some of the best ice cream in Brighton and Hove."

"With sundaes, waffles, crepes, milkshakes and gelato on the menu, you'll keep coming back for more (we definitely did). The dessert's decorations are deffo worth sharing on your feed. Find JoJo's on Western Road in Hove."

"Just beyond Hove Lawns and right on the oceanfront along the gorgeous Kingsway promenade is Marrocco’s, an Brighton and Hove institution. It’s pretty old school looking from the front, with Tricolore themed signage and a few al fresco seats. Opened since 1969, it feels as though nothing has changed since, and that’s all part of the charm."

"The family behind this beachfront institution in Hove have been doling out generous great hunks of technicolour deliciousness to ice-cream fanciers since 1969. But there’s way more to the gaff than that; try a lobster ravioli, simple calzone pizza… or just the gelato."