Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Brighton, United Kingdom

Legend

Churches & Art
Nature
Water & Wind
Historical
Heritage & Space
Tourism
Paid Tours & Activities

Tour Facts

Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.7 km
Ascend 68 m
Descend 34 m

Experience Brighton in United Kingdom in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in BrightonIndividual Sights in Brighton

Sight 1: Brighton Pier

Show sight on map
Brighton PierIan Stannard from Southsea, England / CC BY-SA 2.0

The Brighton Palace Pier, commonly known as Brighton Pier or the Palace Pier, is a Grade II* listed pleasure pier in Brighton, England, located in the city centre opposite the Old Steine. Established 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. It is managed and operated by the Eclectic Bar Group.

Wikipedia: Brighton Palace Pier (EN)

718 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 2: Brighton Fishing Museum

Show sight on map

The Brighton Fishing Museum is a registered independent museum established in co-operation with the local fishing community in 1994. This museum is dedicated to Brighton's fishing and seaside history. It is located a short distance to the west of Brighton Pier within an area known as the Fishing Quarter, occupying two of the arches on the Kings' Road, which runs along Brighton's beachfront. Admission is free and donations appreciated.

Wikipedia: Brighton Fishing Museum (EN), Website

482 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 3: Old Steine Gardens

Show sight on map

The Old Steine Gardens in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, adjacent to the Old Steine thoroughfare, are the site of several monuments of national historic significance.

Wikipedia: Old Steine Gardens (EN)

666 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 4: St Mary the Virgin

Show sight on map

St Mary's Church is an Anglican church in the Kemptown area of Brighton, in the English city of Brighton and Hove. The present building dates from the late 1870s and replaced a church of the same name which suddenly collapsed while being renovated. The Gothic-style red-brick building, whose style resembles Early English revival and French Gothic revival, is now a Grade II* listed building, and remains in use despite threats of closure.

Wikipedia: St Mary the Virgin, Brighton (EN), Website

295 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: St John the Baptist's

Show sight on map
St John the Baptist's

St John the Baptist's Church is a Roman Catholic church in the Kemptown area of the English city of Brighton and Hove. It was the first Roman Catholic church built in Brighton after the process of Catholic Emancipation in the early 19th century removed restrictions on Catholic worship. Located on Bristol Road, a main road east of the city centre, it is one of 11 Catholic churches in Brighton and Hove. The Classical-style building, which was funded by Maria Fitzherbert and completed in 1835, has been listed at Grade II* by English Heritage for its architectural and historical importance.

Wikipedia: St John the Baptist's Church, Brighton (EN)

514 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 6: St. George's

Show sight on map
St. George's

St George's Church is an Anglican church in the Kemptown area of Brighton, in the English city of Brighton and Hove. It was built at the request of Thomas Read Kemp, who had created and financed the Kemp Town estate on the cliffs east of Brighton in the early 19th century, and is now regarded as the parish church of the wider Kemptown area. It is a Grade II listed building.

Wikipedia: St George's Church, Brighton (EN)

44 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 7: The Hanbury

Show sight on map
The Hanbury Flickr user Jim Linwood, photo edited by Wikipedia user DVD R W / CC BY 2.0

The Sassoon Mausoleum is the former grave of Sir Albert Sassoon and other members of his family, including Sir Edward Sassoon, 2nd Baronet, of Kensington Gore. It stands at 83 St. George's Road in Brighton, England. The single-storey building, which is Grade II listed, has since served as a furniture depository and an air-raid shelter, and since being purchased by a brewery in 1949 has remained a pub or bar.

Wikipedia: Sassoon Mausoleum (EN)

Share

Spread the word! Share this page with your friends and family.

Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.

GPX-Download For navigation apps and GPS devices you can download the tour as a GPX file.