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Local guides, neighbourhood discoveries, places to visit and useful explainers from Brighton, Hove and Sussex.
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.
Read the storyPlan a Ditchling Beacon walk with checked parking charges, the National Trust’s six-mile Ashcombe Bottom route, accessibility limits and the official bus timetable.
Read the storyA 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.
Read the storyA 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.
Read the storyA practical guide to Brighton and Hove museums in 2026: free entry, resident prices, opening days, annual passes, accessibility and the Booth Museum closure.
Read the storyPlan Sunday’s free Brighton Italian Festival street party at Jubilee Square: confirmed times, food, performances, family details, travel and wet-weather advice.
Read the storyA relaxed day trip to Worthing with an easy town-centre food stop, a walk through Montague Gardens and time beside the Sussex coast.
Read the storyPlan 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.
Read the storyMeet CairoVan, the Brighton–Cairo street-food business serving Egyptian family recipes with British and Sussex produce from its distinctive vintage van.
Read the storyDiscover Style & Smile by Mero on Portland Road in Hove, including its hair, beauty and nail services, location, opening hours and how to book.
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