15+ Rainy Day Activities in Brighton for Kids

Explore contemporary art exhibitions, catch independent films at the on-site cinema, and enjoy family-friendly events in this free-entry cultural venue.

Explore contemporary creativity and artistic expression through interactive exhibitions and hands-on experiences in this inspiring museum space.

Explore Brighton's rich fishing heritage through film, photography, paintings and memorabilia, featuring a 27-foot traditional Sussex fishing boat as the centrepiece.

Explore offshore wind energy through interactive exhibits, hands-on displays, and immersive 360° virtual reality experiences at this educational visitor centre.

Explore Brighton's policing history through immersive tours of the original police station and holding cells located in the Town Hall basement.

Explore Preston Park's expansive green spaces, historic gardens, and family-friendly playground with a café serving refreshments.

Discover Brighton's restored walled garden with free daily entry, featuring beautiful planted spaces, a café with fresh bakes, and a vibrant calendar of family-friendly events and workshops.

Spend quality time cuddling pugs, enjoying treats, and playing in a dedicated dog-friendly experience space.

Paint your own pottery and enjoy home-baked cakes in this award-winning creative studio perfect for families, parties, and special occasions.

Stroll along this Grade II listed Art Deco pier featuring a theatre, amusement arcade, bar, and free fishing zones with stunning seafront views.

Explore a unique chalk garden transformed from a historic pit into a stunning National Plant Collection on Highdown Hill in the South Downs.

Explore a magnificent medieval castle with stunning gardens, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly facilities including a restaurant and coffee shop.

Solve puzzles and crack codes to escape from one of Brighton's oldest bank vaults, hidden inside Presuming Ed's Bar & Coffee House.

Explore a fully restored 19th century working corn windmill nestled in the South Downs National Park with tea shop and souvenir facilities.

Experience Europe's tallest moving platform soaring 450 feet above Brighton with stunning 360-degree views and exciting ground-level dining.

Enjoy luxurious warm water swimming in four intimate private pools heated to 33-34 degrees, perfect for families with babies and young children.