Sam’s guidebook
Food scene
Great little local Deli serving Locally Roasted Coffee, Artisan local Baked Bread, Homemade cakes & a variety of Savoury goos baked by their own chef.
The also host pop events, Wine Bar every other week.
Circa Deli
20 Warren RdGreat little local Deli serving Locally Roasted Coffee, Artisan local Baked Bread, Homemade cakes & a variety of Savoury goos baked by their own chef.
The also host pop events, Wine Bar every other week.
Mollys independent fully Licensed coffee shop on the beachfront at Rottingdean. It has a truly stunning location with unrivalled sea and beach views.
As you approach the seafront from Rottingdean High Street it is on the left hand side of the slope - this stunning view will greet you
11 locals recommend
Molly's At The Beach
Mollys independent fully Licensed coffee shop on the beachfront at Rottingdean. It has a truly stunning location with unrivalled sea and beach views.
As you approach the seafront from Rottingdean High Street it is on the left hand side of the slope - this stunning view will greet you
Sightseeing
The Beautiful historic coastal village of Rottingdean is a Half an hour walk away or just a few minutes by car.
There is lots of history and Notably the painter Sir Edward Burne-Jones and his nephew Rudyard Kipling, made it their home. Kipling's old house adjacent to Kipling Gardens is still standing, and the former house of the painter Sir William Nicholson is currently open to the public as a library and museum.
There is also a 13th Century Church of Saint Margaret with notable graves.
Of course its right by the beach, so you can head to the Sea and walk along the underpass all the way to Brighton Marina to City Centre, you can even Hire a BTNBike by the hour.
50 locals recommend
Rottingdean
The Beautiful historic coastal village of Rottingdean is a Half an hour walk away or just a few minutes by car.
There is lots of history and Notably the painter Sir Edward Burne-Jones and his nephew Rudyard Kipling, made it their home. Kipling's old house adjacent to Kipling Gardens is still standing, and the former house of the painter Sir William Nicholson is currently open to the public as a library and museum.
There is also a 13th Century Church of Saint Margaret with notable graves.
Of course its right by the beach, so you can head to the Sea and walk along the underpass all the way to Brighton Marina to City Centre, you can even Hire a BTNBike by the hour.
The beautiful county town of Lewes - a mixture of the unusual and intriguing and so typically Sussex.
Its medieval streets, old English churches and tiny twittens (a Sussex word for alleyway) allow visitors a glimpse into the true essence of bygone Lewes. Although surrounded by chalk cliffs, the townscape is dominated by the remains of a Norman castle and is also home to the handsome townhouse of Anne of Cleves (fourth wife of King Henry Vlll). Lewes also claims host to numerous contemporary art galleries and historic & special interest sites including the once mighty Priory of St. Pancras - a casualty of the dissolution of the monasteries.
Lewes is a market town of small, specialist, independent retailers and on certain days, the subtle aromas wafting from Harvey’s Brewery will attract any visitor to Cliffe High Street. Bookshops, boutiques and antique centres sit alongside individual craft workshops, and the restaurants, cafes, and pubs offer delicious choices all year round with real emphasis on local produce.
290 locals recommend
Lewes
The beautiful county town of Lewes - a mixture of the unusual and intriguing and so typically Sussex.
Its medieval streets, old English churches and tiny twittens (a Sussex word for alleyway) allow visitors a glimpse into the true essence of bygone Lewes. Although surrounded by chalk cliffs, the townscape is dominated by the remains of a Norman castle and is also home to the handsome townhouse of Anne of Cleves (fourth wife of King Henry Vlll). Lewes also claims host to numerous contemporary art galleries and historic & special interest sites including the once mighty Priory of St. Pancras - a casualty of the dissolution of the monasteries.
Lewes is a market town of small, specialist, independent retailers and on certain days, the subtle aromas wafting from Harvey’s Brewery will attract any visitor to Cliffe High Street. Bookshops, boutiques and antique centres sit alongside individual craft workshops, and the restaurants, cafes, and pubs offer delicious choices all year round with real emphasis on local produce.
Named after the village's most famous resident, 'Jungle Book' writer Rudyard Kipling, these delightful gardens are full of rustic village charm.
Surrounded by flint walls and sitting close to Rottingdean’s village green and duck pond, Kipling Gardens is a great example of a traditional English garden.
In close walking distance from the gardens are local shops and cafés. The nearby 12th Century church St Margaret’s is famous for its Burne Jones windows.
Kipling Gardens is one of seven parks in the city recognised by the Green Flag award scheme.
Like all the best traditional gardens, Kipling Gardens are divided into a series of distinctive areas. These include a woodland garden, which is particularly beautiful in spring, and a rose garden full of beautiful colours and scents.
The garden contains thousands of bulbs that produce a carpet of colour in spring. There's also a small herb garden and a chalk garden with picnic tables, just perfect for those who want to relax longer and have a bite to eat in these beautiful surroundings. The garden also has the only formal croquet lawn in the city.
12 locals recommend
Kipling Gardens
The GreenNamed after the village's most famous resident, 'Jungle Book' writer Rudyard Kipling, these delightful gardens are full of rustic village charm.
Surrounded by flint walls and sitting close to Rottingdean’s village green and duck pond, Kipling Gardens is a great example of a traditional English garden.
In close walking distance from the gardens are local shops and cafés. The nearby 12th Century church St Margaret’s is famous for its Burne Jones windows.
Kipling Gardens is one of seven parks in the city recognised by the Green Flag award scheme.
Like all the best traditional gardens, Kipling Gardens are divided into a series of distinctive areas. These include a woodland garden, which is particularly beautiful in spring, and a rose garden full of beautiful colours and scents.
The garden contains thousands of bulbs that produce a carpet of colour in spring. There's also a small herb garden and a chalk garden with picnic tables, just perfect for those who want to relax longer and have a bite to eat in these beautiful surroundings. The garden also has the only formal croquet lawn in the city.
Things to Do
Brighton Marina is just a 5 minute car journey from us or a quick hop on the bus.
You can even walk down the beach. Some moor their boats in Britain’s largest marina and jump up on to the busy boardwalks. There is something different for everyone.
A unique blend of sea air, street life and surprises around every corner.
This is a place where you’ll find firm food favourites, rising food stars and a vibrant seasonal calendar. Some independent shops and a Cinema Complex all set amongst yacht lovers. It’s a place where there’s always something happening and there’s something for everyone.
You can hire a boat, go on a fishing trip, party boat or a trip to the pier.
Bustling with life. Bursting with energy. Brimming with possibilities.
240 locals recommend
Brighton Marina
Brighton Marina is just a 5 minute car journey from us or a quick hop on the bus.
You can even walk down the beach. Some moor their boats in Britain’s largest marina and jump up on to the busy boardwalks. There is something different for everyone.
A unique blend of sea air, street life and surprises around every corner.
This is a place where you’ll find firm food favourites, rising food stars and a vibrant seasonal calendar. Some independent shops and a Cinema Complex all set amongst yacht lovers. It’s a place where there’s always something happening and there’s something for everyone.
You can hire a boat, go on a fishing trip, party boat or a trip to the pier.
Bustling with life. Bursting with energy. Brimming with possibilities.
Brighton Racecourse is the fun and friendly seaside racecourse overlooking Brighton and Hove, the South Downs and the English
Channel, staging race meetings between April and October.
39 locals recommend
Brighton Racecourse
Freshfield RoadBrighton Racecourse is the fun and friendly seaside racecourse overlooking Brighton and Hove, the South Downs and the English
Channel, staging race meetings between April and October.
The Brighton Palace Pier, commonly known as Brighton Pier or the Palace Pier[a] is a Grade II* listed pleasure pier in Brighton, England, located in the city centre opposite the Old Steine. Opening in 1899, it was the third pier to be constructed in Brighton after the Royal Suspension Chain Pier and the West Pier, but is now the only one still in operation.
The pier remains popular with the public, with over four million visitors in 2016, and has been featured in many works of British culture, including the gangster thriller Brighton Rock, the comedy Carry On at Your Convenience and the Who's concept album and film Quadrophenia.
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveThe Brighton Palace Pier, commonly known as Brighton Pier or the Palace Pier[a] is a Grade II* listed pleasure pier in Brighton, England, located in the city centre opposite the Old Steine. Opening in 1899, it was the third pier to be constructed in Brighton after the Royal Suspension Chain Pier and the West Pier, but is now the only one still in operation.
The pier remains popular with the public, with over four million visitors in 2016, and has been featured in many works of British culture, including the gangster thriller Brighton Rock, the comedy Carry On at Your Convenience and the Who's concept album and film Quadrophenia.
Saltdean Lido is the country's only Grade II* listed lido. The 1930's swimming pool has been refurbished and opens June 2017 for the summer season. The swimming pool offers heated water and there is a separate children's paddling pool and play area. There are changing room facilities, toilets and on-site there are food and beverage options.
48 locals recommend
Saltdean Lido
Saltdean Park Road Saltdean Lido is the country's only Grade II* listed lido. The 1930's swimming pool has been refurbished and opens June 2017 for the summer season. The swimming pool offers heated water and there is a separate children's paddling pool and play area. There are changing room facilities, toilets and on-site there are food and beverage options.