Blog - Brighton Up Your Day

Record Shops in Brighton: The Best Independent Vinyl Stores

15 June 2026

The best record shops in Brighton by genre, from a flagship on Kensington Gardens to funk specialists and a soundtrack shop open since 1948.

14 June 2026

Rottingdean beach sits beneath chalk cliffs in a pretty old village east of Brighton, with sea swimming, rockpools, village pubs and the windmill.

13 June 2026

Devil's Dyke near Brighton: how to get there on the 77 bus, the walks, the history and the view across the South Downs. Britain's largest dry valley.

12 June 2026

A local guide to student life in Brighton. Where to live, cheap places to eat, nightlife, study spots and how to get around on a student budget.

11 June 2026

Fan zones, pub screenings and the best places to watch the World Cup across Brighton.

11 June 2026

Saltdean Lido is a restored 1930s Art Deco pool east of Brighton, open year-round. The history, swimming seasons, water temperatures and parking.

10 June 2026

Cooking classes in Brighton from £40 sushi rolling to fresh pasta at a Michelin-rated kitchen. Five honest picks with prices.

9 June 2026

The best Thai restaurants in Brighton, from family-run Tookta's to BYOB at Red Snapper and daily lunch at Giggling Squid. Honest local picks.

8 June 2026

The best Italian restaurants in Brighton, from Michelin-listed Cin Cin to the Lanes institution Al Duomo. Honest local picks for any occasion.

7 June 2026

A local guide to fishing in Brighton covering the Marina walls, beach fishing and deep sea boat charters. Plus tackle shops, bait and what to catch.