Top Rated Parks to Visit in Arundel

"Preston Park is easily one of the biggest and most famous parks in Brighton, complete with 8 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, 4 football pitches and a great children’s playground. It even has a softball pitch and a cycle velodrome!. But perhaps one of the biggest appeals to Preston park is something located right next door, the Rockery."

"In amongst this picturesque park, you’ll find the tranquil rockery which will bring an air of calm to your busy weekend in this non-stop city. Relaxing, beautiful and a surefire Insta winner, it’s well worth a little visit. @acreswildgardendesign"

"One of the biggest appeals to Dyke Road park is the open air theatre, which hosts a number of events throughout the year. A fair number of these performances are ballet based, due to the close proximity with Brighton Ballet School, located inside the park. The park also has an impressive 6 tennis courts, where the Seb Puga tennis academy is located."

"Where in Brighton can you enjoy an undisturbed view of the beach while tucking into al fresco eggs on toast?. Answer: Dyke Road Park. Poised up in Prestonville – Brighton’s highest point – and home to a reasonably priced café, the park is ideal for squinting at the glittering sea over brunch."

"Dyke Road Park has a network of well maintained paths which wind through ornamental shrubs and herbaceous borders and also features a café with a raised terrace and views of the sea."

"I can’t believe how long it took for me to visit this park, especially after living in Kemptown for a number of years, but I’m not convinced it’s easily one of the best parks in Brighton and easily the best in Kemptown. The pond is absolutely filled with life, where families come along and throw bread for the ducks, geese and swans who happily eat it all up. There are also plenty of squirrels that come down confidently and love being fed nuts."

"Queen’s Park is the perfect stop for a relaxing atmosphere and short walks. It has a pond in the centre with beautiful birds frolicking around, and a local herbalist has a wildlife garden. The park also has a clock tower dating back to 1915."

"Blakers park has been available to the public for almost 130 years, offering plenty of wildlife and a great place to walk the dog. If you visited during the 90’s, you could be forgiven for thinking North West section looked a bit rundown, however it has now been converted into a bluebell woods thanks to a group of volunteers, which look amazing in the Spring. As with many of the other parks in Brighton, this one also contains 2 tennis courts, however they are reserved for club games on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings."

"Although compact in size, Blakers Park has a large number of features including a small friendly café, tennis courts and a recently renovated playground. The park also contains a distinctive Victorian clocktower."

"A gem of a park tucked away in the Fiveways area of Brighton, between Cleveland Road and Southdown Avenue. www.blakerspark.org.uk"

"The Level is one of Brighton’s largest parks and boasts of a variety of purposes; from the Level Café, to a hiring venue for small community engagements, to an international standard skatepark, sensory play garden area, table- tennis arena which also has spaces for chess- boards, picnic spot, book club, Tai- Chi classes, fit- mums fitness sessions, and a beautiful bee bed and butterfly garden. The Level also has a massive collection of elm trees that support the colony of White-letter Hairstreak butterflies and is thus of national importance. The north lawns of the park also portray local artists’ works, which are also disabled- friendly and there is also a polished steel archway around the southern entrance that displays images of the history of the park, and the wildlife found here."

"An incredibly popular park during the summer months, found along Lewes road, the Level is perhaps most notable for having a large skatepark, the biggest in Brighton, with the others being in Hove Lagoon and Hollingdean skate park. But perhaps one of the most important factors when I’m going to spend a day in a park is that there are a large number of toilets available to the public with no charge. They also have baby changing facilities."

"The Level is one of the largest public open spaces in central Brighton. This popular community park was completely restored in 2013, following a successful bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund. The Level now offers a range of attractions, facilities and activities for all to enjoy."

"This park gets lively when it celebrates the annual festival, as people of all ages come together to celebrate over a few too many drinks. This is arguably the most narrow park in Brighton, running over a straight strip of land. It also has the nickname of ‘The Patch’ by locals, which is why it now has the festival named PatchFest."

"Hove Park covers almost 40 acres of ground and is extremely popular for walks, dog- walks and running. The eastern side of the park has a stone and lime mortar finger maze structure. And the most famous part of the park is in its south-west corner, where the Goldstone lies."

"Hove Park is popular with local residents, dog walkers and runners. The park covers almost 40 acres and features a mix of large areas of open grass, mature trees, flower beds, sports and play facilities."

"Heading towards Brighton Marina, East Brighton Park is a bit further away for those who are central based, passing through Kemptown to the home of Whitehawk F.C. The park covers 60 acres, making it one of the biggest parks in Brighton, which is part of the reason why it is host to ParkRun, with the course covering 5km around on 3 clockwise laps. The park is also home to a caravan club site, making it a popular option for those looking for a staycation and looking to embrace the outdoors over a hotel. In regards to sporting areas, this is a great option, with 2 tennis courts, 2 football pitches and 2 cricket fields (some of the only in Brighton surprisingly)."

"The attraction of East Brighton park is the feeling of open space - the wide open expanses of grass really give you an air of freedom, with local nature reserve Sheepcote Valley beyond."

"This range of art prints, ceramics, jewellery and homeware is a treasure trove of on-trend gifts created by indie designers and makers. Where:27 Gloucester Rd, BN1. Shop online at:dowsedesign.co.uk"

"As you bounce about this city at your leisure you’ll undoubtedly stumble across some fine street art and murals en route. Brighton is one of Britain’s most creative, arty and imaginative cities, and they even boast a Banksy to boot!"

"Selina is one of the newer kids on the block and offers some of the city’s lowest prices, making it a great budget option for families (some rooms come with bunk beds and cots). Set opposite the old West Pier and channelling a seaside vibe — cheery marine colours, fishing-basket lanterns, upcycled promenade benches and retro ephemera — this relaxed, Gen Z-favoured hotel runs a daily activity programme for guests — everything from paddleboarding lessons and breathwork, to free in-room yoga. Feeling community-minded?"

"A thunder-cloud green in a row of Regency creams, Selina Brighton is the destination hotel west Brighton has been waiting for. With the restored seafront arches in front, and neighbourhood restaurants and pubs on the doorstep, a plum seafront location is matched only by the hotel’s welcoming “it’s happening here” vibe."

"A post shared by West Beach Bar & Kitchen (@westbeachbarandkitchen) on Aug 23, 2019 at 9:14am PDT. Located inside the Brighton Wheel (officially known as British Airways i360) on Brighton s beachfront, West Beach Bar & Kitchen offers dining with a difference. Inside, you’ll find an interior designed by award-winning Marks Barfield Architects and an outdoor deck with exceptional views of the sea and the beautiful West Pier."

"West Beach Bar and Kitchen is directly next to the towering i360 and has some stylish food offerings on the menu. As well as indoor seating with fine views of the coast, the restaurant also has an extensive and nicely decorated outdoor seating area. Given its proximity to both the West Pier and the i360, this is always a popular choice for diners along the seafront."

"Probably one of the most well-known and iconic dance venues in the south of England, The Arch Brighton has hosted some of the biggest names in music over the last few decades including Deadmau5, Annie Mac and Fatboy Slim… to name a few!. Located under the famous arches right on the beachfront, this club features a top-quality, state-of-the-art sound system that’s unrivalled by many other nightclubs. This club takes late night partying seriously with staying open until sunrise on the biggest nights of the week."

"One clubber commented: "Best student night out in Brighton, always a good theme, always the best DJ and seen some amazing acts. "Would 10/10 recommend.". Another person raved: "Love the three different music rooms, unreal atmosphere."

"The drinks here are cheap, entry is cheaper (or sometimes free) and they sometimes have a bouncy castle at the front."

"Hotel du Vin’s younger, edgier sister, Malmaison, overlooking the tinkling boats on Brighton Marina, is a quieter, more leisurely experience than you’d get in town, but it’s none the worse for that. Here in the east of the city, you’re close to the Undercliff Walk where you can enjoy a bracing walk. The hotel bar and brasserie serve classic English fare with a great range of wines, so you don’t have to go far, although there are plenty of distractions in the marina if you do feel like venturing out."

"The Marina may lack Brighton’s inimitable spirit, but if you’re after a peaceful stay with sea and harbour views from a private terrace, then Malmaison ticks the boxes. Spend a bit more on a sea-facing room and you get extra space, a bright interior, comfortable beds and a fresh, stripped-floorboard, contemporary look. On a warm evening, nab a lounger at the alfresco bar, snaffle a cocktail and admire the yachts and boardwalk beach bums."

"Malmaison Brighton has a prime position overlooking Brighton Marina, one of the largest marinas in Europe, with a wide range of eating options and leisure attractions. Seventy three luxury guest rooms are vibrantly contemporary while Chez Mal is the hotel’s stylish restaurant. There’s easy access to the seafront and to spectacular walks along the Undercliff Walk to the picturesque village of Rottingdean, down the coast."