Brighton Locals Blog
Local guides, independent business stories, places to visit and useful ideas for enjoying Brighton, Hove and Sussex.
Wakehurst Wallace & Gromit fungi trail: tickets, prices and travel from Brighton
The Fantastic Fungi Trail runs from 17 October to 1 November. This sourced guide explains the extra trail-pack charge, garden entry, changing last-entry times and route 272.
Ditchling Beacon walk: parking costs, the six-mile route and how to plan an autumn visit
Plan a Ditchling Beacon walk with checked parking charges, the National Trust’s six-mile Ashcombe Bottom route, accessibility limits and the official bus timetable.
Things to do in Brighton and Sussex this week: 12–18 October
A practical guide to Brighton and Sussex from 12 to 18 October, including theatre, accessible dance, the comedy festival, new museum exhibitions and a Wallace & Gromit trail.
Things to do in Brighton and Sussex today: Sunday 11 October guide
A practical Sunday guide to Brighton and Sussex on 11 October, including free art, the Italian street party, Brighton Dome, an AI talk and the Battle of Hastings re-enactment.
Brighton museums in 2026: what is free, what costs and what is closed
A practical guide to Brighton and Hove museums in 2026: free entry, resident prices, opening days, annual passes, accessibility and the Booth Museum closure.
Brighton Italian Festival street party: your practical guide to Sunday
Plan Sunday’s free Brighton Italian Festival street party at Jubilee Square: confirmed times, food, performances, family details, travel and wet-weather advice.
A sunny day trip to Worthing: croissants, gardens and the sea
A relaxed day trip to Worthing with an easy town-centre food stop, a walk through Montague Gardens and time beside the Sussex coast.
Hove Seafront Sunset Walk: Route, Photos and Local Tips
Plan a Hove seafront sunset walk from Hove Lawns to Hove Lagoon, with original local photographs, route advice, access tips and the best time to visit.
CairoVan: Egyptian street food with Brighton roots
Meet CairoVan, the Brighton–Cairo street-food business serving Egyptian family recipes with British and Sussex produce from its distinctive vintage van.
Style & Smile by Mero: a local hair and beauty salon in Hove
Discover Style & Smile by Mero on Portland Road in Hove, including its hair, beauty and nail services, location, opening hours and how to book.
A Local’s Guide to Brighton’s Neighbourhoods
Brighton & Hove is really a patchwork of distinct neighbourhoods, each with its own character, and getting to know them is the best way to understand the city. The Lanes, in the old fishing quarter near the seafront, is a maze of narrow alleys packed with independent jewellers, vintage shops and cafes. A short walk…
