Discover Brighton features and reviews

Words by Pippa Moyle www.citygirlnetwork.com   A Brighton Girl Visitor Guide to the perfect sunny day in the city. We’re in the hotbed of visitor season. Pride, holidays, DFL/BHs (Down From Londoners/Burgess...

Words by Samantha Harman   Is ‘cozzie liv’ affecting your pub time? Here at Discover towers we have scoured the whole city to bring you the very best happy hour deals, meaning you can enjoy a few after work...

Words by Samantha Harman www.mendhouse.co.uk   Imagine your favourite item of clothing is ripped, quite often that’s a cause to rush out and buy another one to replace it, right? Not anymore! You can now take...

August 10th and September 6th Words by Kairen Kemp   Regarded as ‘Probably the most architecturally significant open-air pool in the country" by The 20th Century Society & "One of the Seven Wonders of the...

Friday 5th July – Sunday 7th July 2024 various times Words by Kairen Kemp   Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story...

Underworld performs at On The Beach Saturday July 20th www.onthebeachbrighton.com Photo (above) by Isy Townsend   Discover Brighton chatted to Underworld, aka, Rick Smith and Karl Hide who gave us a rare...

Words by Patrick Cawley www.brighton-pride.org   Brighton Pride Festival headline DJ, Patrick Cawley shares all the inside info with us on where to go and what to see this Pride 2024. We are literally spoilt...

Words by Kairen Kemp www.brightonmuseums.org   Taking Tea at Preston Manor How many times to we say “I’m dying for a cuppa”? Well Brighton Preston Manor are launching a hard-hitting interactive experience, not...

Words by Samantha Harman   Summer is well and truly upon us, and aside from the occasional questionable weather, (hey, we live in the UK right?) it’s the perfect season for sipping pints and spritzes al fresco...

Words by Samantha Harman www.onegardenbrighton.com    One Garden are offering you the opportunity to donate some of your time to help with conservation.  Visit One Garden Brighton in their gardens between...

Words by Lynnie Mundy www.sixiescricket.com   Having never played or even been remotely interested in cricket – spending a Sunday afternoon trying to hit balls was not on my bucket list. However after an invite...

Instagram: @lizziecurious This month we chat to DJ and producer Lizzie Curious.   Tell us how you got into DJing? I’ve been DJing for over 20 years now - I started on vinyl and am completely self-taught (there...

Words by Pippa Moyle www.citygirlnetwork.com   Get Home Safe Should Be A Priority, Not An Election Goal “Get home safe.” A simple farewell phrase, holding a heavy reality. It’s a command to keep your guard up,...

Fundraising Event Saturday 21 September Book Tickets   Team Domenica’s epic swim challenge is back! Bridging the gap between indoor and outdoor swimming, Great Lengths is an amazing opportunity for you to...

Words: Samantha Harman Book Tickets   Gok Wan is a fashion stylist, award-winning TV presenter and author who was renowned for helping women feel more confident about their looks, as well as championing high...

Words: Samantha Harman www.brightoncomedygarden.co.uk   Brighton Comedy Garden presented by heycar, the south coast’s biggest stand-up comedy festival, returns to Preston Park from 3rd-7th July. This year...

Words: Samantha Harman www.entercentralpark.com   Brighton Lands Month-Long Central Park Pop-Up Venue for Clubbing, Live Music and Euro’s, June 14th until July 14th   Set against the spectacular backdrop...

Words: Kairen Kemp www.charleston.org.uk   Explore alternative ways of thinking, living and working. Charleston Farmhouse is a magical place in which you feel as though you’ve stepped back in time to when...

Words: Patrick Cawley www.countessluann.com An all-new killer show from ‘Housewives’ star Luann de Lesseps. Known across the globe as ‘The Countess’, she’s without a doubt one of the most popular cast members of the...

Words: Samantha Harman www.hausofvagabond.com   Unlocking Transformation Through Adornment.  Our editor has fun at a brand new headdress and hat making workshop that encourages creativity and the art of play...

Words by Lauren Hayes www.themakersfair.com   Empowering Artists & Makers Across Sussex. Amidst the vibrant Brighton art scene is The Maker’s Fair that has built its reputation as a trusted Artist and Maker...

Words: Ellie Maltby ATGTickets.com/Brighton   Newly restored colonnade façade on New Road unveiled. Grade II*listed Theatre Royal Brighton is one of the oldest and most distinguished theatres in the country....

Words: Pippa Moyle www.citygirlnetwork.com   In last month’s column, I made a big song and dance about Brighton in May. Heralding it as a month of art, partying and eclectic pop up bars. It exceeded that...

Words: Samantha Harman www.themakeupschool.co.uk   The Discover team were lucky enough to experience a makeup lesson with Jacqui McElroy, owner of Brighton Makeup School, who offers one-to-one and group...

Lyndsey Clay www.connectedbrighton.com   Tell us about your brand? We are Connected Brighton, your City Concierge. We help you make new friends with our Social Concierge service - small group experiences that...

Words: Samantha Harman One Garden Brighton 16th June www.onegardenbrighton.com   Animal lovers unite and gather yourself and your furry friends for an afternoon dedicated to man’s best friend. Paws on the Lawn...

Words: Lisa Davies Images: Robert Morris Tickets   Launches the start of summer at Standen Arts and Crafts Garden in West Sussex. Sculptor Alison Catchlove is in residence at Standen in East Grinstead this...

Words: Rachel Davey 17th - 25th June everflyht.com Discover the Delights of Everflyht English Wine at their Public Open Day. In celebration of English Wine Week Everflyht Estate invites wine enthusiasts and...

Words: Kairen Kemp May 2024 Elbow.co.uk   The Brighton Centre is heaving as the gig is sold out and despite a rail strike most have made it to the event. There’s a feeling of very happy, excited expectation in...

Words: Samantha Harman May 2024 Book tickets   Movie Review. Amy Winehouse is played by unknown actress, Marisa Abela, whose vocals are used throughout. In a recent interview with Virgin Radio, she revealed...

Navigating May The Brighton Girl Way. May in Brighton is not just a month. It’s a colourful celebration of culture, community, and the eclectic unique charm that only our seaside gem can offer. We’ve got the...

This month we chat to writer and producer Gareth Strachan who is hosting a show at Brighton Fringe Festival.  Tell us about your Brighton Fringe Festival Show?  On Friday, 17th of May at 7.30pm you can see...

Exhibition of Sussex Sculptors 2024  Discover attended the launch event at The Secret Garden in Kemptown, as they unveiled their new sculpture exhibition. The exhibit features 10 Sussex-based sculptors, and is open...

Our friends at One Garden Brighton have worked tirelessly as ever to bring you an exciting array of events as we celebrate festival month and (hopefully) the return of warmer evenings.  Sunday Market - 5th May  Join...

As a former actor whose love and ultimate work satisfaction came from live theatre, the Brighton Hippodrome in Middle Street has always fascinated me.   In the years since I have lived here its outward appearance...

Congratulations to Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) which will open its 2024 season with a new production of the hit play Kemble’s Riot to celebrate its 10th Summer Season anniversary and its late founder, Adrian...

A spectacular new production of Puccini’s beloved Madama Butterfly, directed by Ellen Kent returns to The Theatre Royal  Festival season is well and truly upon us and as ever we highlight our favourite must-see...

It’s May and that means only one thing, the return of The Fringe Festival and we at Discover towers are beyond excited! With so much to choose from we have scoured the listings and come up with a few favourites to...

Brighton and Hove is a vibrant and eclectic city, full of art, pebbles and dogs. Famous for its carefree lifestyle, music scene, independent shops and iconic fashion. The perfect place to start my adult life in...

Plumpton Racecourses’ Sussex Race Day celebrates everything Sussex has to offer, blending the rich heritage of the county, with the thrill of horse racing at a historical, small independent racecourse Plumpton is...

50th Year Celebration At The Dome. Brighton Dome’s history spans more than 200 years, making it an extraordinary space in which to bring the arts alive in the heart of our city. Having originally been built as a...

STAY TUNED. SON ESTRELLA GALICIA ARE BREWING MORE EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS FOR YOU TO ENJOY. Discover was fortunate enough to attend SON Estrella Galicia’s micro-festival on Saturday 23rd March at iconic live music venue...

At the tender age of 14 years old I bought my first album, ‘Lizard’ by King Crimson from a local independent record shop, Left Bank, in Exeter.  I spent an inordinate amount of my teenage years flipping through 100s...

This month we caught up with DJ and record shop owner Billy Nasty, who took the time to chat to us about his love of music and selling vinyl. When did you start DJing? I bought turntables when I was 16, and I’ve...

Brighton & Hove Tourism Alliance and St James Business Alliance are partnering with Brighton Metropolitan College to build the city’s St James area as a visitor destination. The Brighton MET students of Travel...

The annual week dedicated to celebrating England’s tourism industry is fast approaching with Visit England putting out a call for people and businesses to get involved.   Our vibrant city is built around tourism,...

Brighton’s only fringe arts festival made by and for women, NB + trans people. FemFest is a three-day, self funded event that takes place at The Actors between 7th-10th of March and is Brighton’s only Fringe Arts...