Things to do in

North Laine

Explore Brighton's buzzing streets and alleyways filled with independent stores, bars, and restaurants. Go on an adventure through Brighton's unique food scene and discover some of the iconic sights of the city along the way. Sample delicious treats of English cuisine combined with tastings of food from around the globe in some of Brighton’s most popular and unusual eateries. Learn about Brighton's cultural diversity from your expert guide. Tastings can include English tea, chocolate, beer, pies, crumpets, sausage rolls, cream tea, Belgian fries, exotic street food, and ice cream.

Turn Brighton’s buzzing lanes into an exciting outdoor adventure, with the legendary unsolved mystery of Who Smashed Brighton Rock? With an interactive mystery guide, you must track down the clues, solve a range of puzzles hidden in Brighton's historic lanes, and find the lost newspaper article to reveal the identity of a mysterious sweetshop vandal. As the story goes, when Brighton's first major international rock festival was cancelled at the last minute, it sparked widespread rioting across the city. One location that was notably badly hit was the iconic seafront sweetshop 'Brighton Rock', which was owned by the unpopular local MP Roger Whitby. Was the damage to his shop simply a random act of violence? Or had Whitby been the victim of a targeted attack against him? Start your hunt to solve the mysterious tale at a unique whiskey emporium on this exciting puzzle adventure through the historic city centre. On your journey, you will be transported back to the 1960s as you explore the city's iconic lanes and hunt for the culprit behind the legendary act of vandalism. As you complete the cryptic puzzles and hunt down the hidden clues, you will visit Brighton's most iconic sights, discover its amazing local history, and enjoy the city's most atmospheric pubs. Once you have eliminated all of the suspects and found the location of the hidden newspaper article, you will have solved the crime and cracked Brighton's most legendary unsolved mystery!

Embark on a self-guided treasure hunt for a fun and unique way to explore Brighton. Receive messages to a phone from Captain Bess, a snarky pirate who’s testing out new recruits to join her ship. Travel along Captain Bess's carefully designed route through the city. Follow the treasure maps to get to the right place, then try to decipher the clue. Search high and low for the answer and see hidden sights usually missed by tourists. Ask for a hint to continue the journey through the city if the clues get too tough. Start at the Indian Gate outside Pavilion Gardens and sneak through tiny twittens, Royal gardens, elaborate squares, and the bustling Lanes. Learn interesting facts and gear stories along the way about the sights on Bess's route and get a better understanding of the history of Brighton. Get ready to explore Brighton in a new way through this fun and interactive treasure hunt.

Meet your guide and listen to a short introduction about what to expect on the tour. Next, set off through the bustling streets of this seaside hub, listening to your guide share stories about local life and culture. Make your way to Brighton’s popular North Laine and The Lanes, and learn why chocolate is so popular here. Explore these atmospheric alleyways and visit some of the best chocolate shops and cafes.  Enjoy a tasting of four different chocolates, and benefit from discounts at some local stores. Continue onto the Pavilion Gardens and Palace, then end the tour at the iconic Brighton Pier.