Must See Sights and Landmarks in Arundel Area

"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."

"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."

"Designed by Eugenius Birch and founded in 1866, the West Pier was one of the first piers to be listed Grade I in Britain, during the boom in pleasure pier building to attract visitors to Brighton. The Pier’s popularity was affected after World War II, with a gradual collapse during the early 21st century. The advent of the British Airways i360 has renewed interest in the West Pier and led to building a new one on the original site with a contemporary design that reflects the original pier’s elegance."

"The historic West Pier, which closed in 1975, began to collapse into the sea in December 2002 and, having since caught fire twice, is just a dark shadow on the water. It’s a sad end for this Victorian marvel,..."

"With a soaring nave and a graceful spire of some 277 ft (85 m) high, it is the only English cathedral to be clearly visible at sea. Work on the Cathedral started in 1091 by Bishop Ralph de Luffa on the site of an old collegiate church. The separate bell-tower, near the north porch, was built later in the 15th century."

"The Church of the Holy Trinity is a Greek Orthodox church in Brighton, part of the English city of Brighton and Hove. Built in 1838 in one of Brighton's most notorious slum districts, Carlton Hill, it was an Anglican church for most of its life: dedicated to St John the Evangelist, it was used by the Anglican community until it was declared redundant in 1980. After some uncertainty about its future, it was sold to Brighton's Greek Orthodox community in 1985 and has been used as their permanent place of worship since then."

"The Buddhist Centre has been teaching meditation and Buddhism in the Brighton since 1974. Activities are directed by members of the Western Buddhist Order, founded in 1967 by Sangharakshita. It is one of over 80 Centres worldwide linked by a common approach to make Buddhism and meditation accessible as a living tradition in our fast changing world."

"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."

"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 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."

"Hove Park covers almost 40 acres of ground and is extremely popular for walks, dog- walks and running. The eastern side of the park has a stone and lime mortar finger maze structure. And the most famous part of the park is in its south-west corner, where the Goldstone lies."

"Hove Park is popular with local residents, dog walkers and runners. The park covers almost 40 acres and features a mix of large areas of open grass, mature trees, flower beds, sports and play facilities."

"A post shared by @nicola_in_brighton on Aug 22, 2018 at 5:34am PDT. The picturesque Regency gardens of the Royal Pavilion feature a dazzling array of shrubs, flowers and trees. Sit back and soak up the sun, and you may even get to see some live music too."

"If you’re building a seaside retreat for a boy who would be King, you better add some delightful English gardens as well, lest you find yourself thrown into …"

"One of Preston Park’s well-looked-after offshoots, this fragrant garden is at its best in the morning, when you’ll only be joined by the occasional jogger and the faint humming of bees. If you’re one such early bird, grab your caffeine fix from adjoining 1920s-style café, The Rotunda, before waltzing between the bushes. A balmy evening, however, calls for coffee to be swapped for cider as you savour a heavenly sunset among the roses."