Brighton / 9 photo spots
9 Instagram spots around Brighton
Brighton and neighboring Hove offer seafront architecture, lively lanes and gardens. Check local access notices, especially along the coast and around restoration work.
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- West PierSourced place
- Royal PavilionSourced place
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Brighton Palace Pier
From the seafront promenade, frame Brighton Palace Pier above the beach and water. Keep back from waves and follow closures. Entry to the pier may be charged at busy times. On the pier, personal photos are allowed except on rides and in arcades. Ask the operator about commercial shoots.
Search Google MapsWest Pier
From the promenade, photograph the remains of the West Pier against the sea. The structure has partly collapsed and is dangerous. Stay well away from it and heed any barriers and wave warnings.
Search Google MapsBrighton Bandstand
From the seafront promenade, frame Brighton Bandstand with its decorative roof and the sea beyond. Nearby work on the seafront arches can affect access, so follow local signs. Stay outside if an event is taking place.
Search Google MapsRoyal Pavilion
The domes of the Royal Pavilion rise above its garden. Use an open garden path to frame the building with foliage. Restoration work can affect paths and views, so follow signs on site.
Search Google MapsHove Beach Huts
The colorful beach huts line Hove’s seafront. Photograph a short row from the promenade and keep entrances clear for their users.
Search Google MapsKensington Gardens
In North Laine, Kensington Gardens is lined with independent shops. From the pedestrian route, use shopfronts on both sides to give the photo depth.
Search Google MapsMeeting House Lane
Meeting House Lane runs through Brighton’s Lanes. Photograph along the narrow lane and use the shopfronts to draw the eye into the scene. Leave space for people passing.
Search Google MapsPreston Rock Garden
Preston Rock Garden sits across the road from Preston Park. From an open path, compose a close view of the rock garden and its plants.
Search Google MapsBrighton Fishing Quarter
Near Brighton Fishing Museum, photograph the seafront arches from the public promenade. Use the repeating arches to build a simple composition.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Brighton Palace Pier: Entry terms and photography rules
- Brighton Palace Pier: Personal photography equipment
- Visit Brighton: Brighton seafront and promenade
- West Pier Trust: Latest collapse and site safety
- Visit Brighton: Brighton Bandstand
- Brighton & Hove Museums: Royal Garden restoration FAQ
- Brighton & Hove Museums: Royal Pavilion Garden works
- Visit Brighton: North Laine and Kensington Gardens
- Visit Brighton: The Lanes
- Visit Brighton: Parks and gardens
- Brighton & Hove Open Door: Preston Rock Garden
- Brighton & Hove Green Spaces Forum: Rock Garden volunteers
- Brighton and Hove City Council: King’s Road seafront arches works