Nice beach walk nearby with a few restaurants that are pretty good. Although they aren't on Yelp,…read moreavoid Vurger at all costs. Most of the shops just sell overpriced jewelry so just go to the lanes to enjoy the cozy streets. That being said, the area has fallen on hard times as of late, something reflected in the state of some of the shops and the level of trash/graffiti found in the area which, along with the level of dirt and grime, has been on the rise in recent years.

Hove Lawns inspires one of those quite frequent moments where you turn to the nearest listener and…read moreproclaim "aren't we lucky?!" and then nod in mutual agreement. No fancy trimmings here, The Lawns stretch for just under a mile from the border of Brighton into Hove. What would normally be an inconspicuous flash of green in any other location, this great big strip divides the urban cityscape from the seafront, providing a great place to plonk yourself down and admire both. Anything goes here, so you can eat, sleep, play, run, do the hokey-cokey or impress passersby with an unfathomable yoga position. You're also just a quick jump from a number of seafront cafés and toilets. It's dog and child friendly, but the only thing separating this space from the main road is the pedestrian path and cycle lane. I recently made the mistake of confidently letting my pooch off his lead only for him to become excited by a chain of passing cyclists. The frantic jumping, screaming and flapping that ensued is not something I want to be remembered for locally. You can also catch some great events in the summer months, such as the annual Foodies Festival or land based fun to celebrate Paddle Round the Pier. A good alternative to the knobbly seating the pebble beach has to offer, just be mindful of errant dogs, children or other particularly excitable members of your party.

We took the 77 bus to it's last stop at Devil's Dyke and took footpaths through fields of cows and…read moremagnificent views of the farm lands below, the sea in the distance and frolicking lambs. We got caught in a rain storm and made our way to the pub by the bus stop. Locally made Gin, delicious leek and potato soup with duck paté and bread, made the rain a blessing. It's wonderful, that in 20 minutes you can travel from the gaudy honky-tonk of the pier to such a peaceful and natural setting.

The curiously named Devil's Dyke is one of the most scenic spots on the South Downs Way. Just five…read moremiles north of Brighton it's easily accessible even when you're not walking the path. It now belongs to the National Trust so car parking fees apply but you can also get the bus up to the Dyke from Brighton in the summer months. The views are fantastic, and on a clear day you can even see as far away as the Isle of White. Its a great location for walking, mountain biking, zorbing of paragliding; or just a picnic if you are feeling a little more sedate. There is a pub if you fancy a pint and an ice cream van most of the year round. Legend has it that the dyke was formed by the Devil to drown the parishioners of the Weald, but scientists tell us that is was formed naturally during the last ice age. However it was formed, the end result is the longest, widest and dryest dry valley in the UK and it's absolutely stunning.

I walk my dog in Hove Park every day and always try and pop in to the cafe for a cup of tea to warm…read moreup. Its a fantastic place to take the kids too (doggies have to stay on leads) for a slice of cake - which is quite possibly the nicest home made cake in the Hove area! Try the Victoria sponge. They also serve a fantastic selection of sandwhiches and salads which is ideal after a long stroll. There's always relaxing music playing and the staff are really friendly. Its also right in front of the Park's tennis courts where you can also book yourself in on one of the courts.

Hove Park Cafe is your perfect neighbourhood spot to have good coffee and cake. The food/drink…read moreselection is great and the service is friendly and prompt. They offer lovely sandwiches and snacks for all ages. They have chairs and tables inside as well as out in the front where you can watch the tennis players play. Hove Park Cafe also has a loyalty card scheme so if you come 9 times, you get a coffee free!

I have used the Triangle as one of the venues I trained Taekwon Do, which took place on a Saturday…read moremorning. We were in the studio and it is a good room with mirrored walls and a sprung floor. I've also competed in a number of TKD tournaments in the main sports hall. The center offers the expected range of classes from keep-fit to more team based activities. The amenities are good with clean changing areas. There is also a full gym for exercise heads and a decent looking swimming pool. The staff are fairly helpful and identified by branded tee shirts. There is also a canteen that serves a basic range of foods including jacket potatoes and chips, beans and other fried snacks. Being a place of fitness, I find this a little bizarre, but I suppose they serve what the public want. Go figure! There are also glass backed squash courts and you can hire courts for badminton or basketball. All in all a pretty decent sports center for the town, but you will need a car or a bus ride to get there as it is located on the outskirts of Burgess Hill.

I live just around the corner from the triangle leasure centre so am a freqent visitor…read more They have loads of differANT SPORTS TO TAKE PART IN HERE BUT THE MAIN ATTRACTION HASTO BETHE SWIMMING POOL. They have a large fun pool which has acouple of chutes and than there isa competitive pool. The prices are a little expensive but its all good and clrean. They also have a gym if you wanna join and thay have table tennis , tennis, football and loads of other stuff.

We went to play mini golf on a Saturday afternoon. It was a fantastic pirate themed course and as I…read morehavent been mini golfing in ages, such a laugh. There are 18 holes and a great water feature, caves, and pirate ship decoration throughout the course. For £5 it was a bargain because it took over an hour to complete with our group. Glad we arrived early as it did get quite busy behind us. There were a few holes that were a bit run down, one in particular had no fake grass but others were brand new. I am thinking that they may be in the process of redoing them for summer. It didnt effect my terrible golf game one way or the other though. There was a cafe outside with ice cream and drinks, so I had a post golf Magnum and diet pepsi. There is an inside play area which would be great if you had kids for parties. Had a great day out and as it was cheap, will definitely be back.

I must say, their restaurant is actually really nice! I had a hotdog, chips, peas and Coke and boy,…read moredid I enjoy it! Very wholesome chips and lovely sausage inside the bun! I saw a few kids having a lot of fun in the ball pit; so soft play must be great! Personally, I went in the pool outside. It was a lovely day (they had the squirting animal on) and just really enjoyed the visit. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a family day trip. Overall, a great day out!

This is a excellent little stop of for Brighton families as it has so much to offer. Not only does…read moreit have sand sports courts where volleyball, beach rugby and bouldering are played, its also a sheltered haven on an often breezy pebble beach with a licensed cafe. An ideal place to spend a Sunday chilling out at the Barefoot Cafe with a vino, watching a tournament while the kids muck about in the sand. The only venue of its kind in the UK Yellowave Brighton has played host to many beach sports events such as the British Women' Volley Ball championship. The venue is also used for live music events ad parties so definitely worth checking out of you have visitors down.

I went to Yellowave for the first time this weekend to play a Volleyball Beach tournie with…read morefriends. I was really impressed with the venue. Being a volleyball player myself and an addict I must say, this is a great place to train and play beach. The sand is perfect, there are around 6 courts available, and the staff clearly know their stuff! There' also a lovely cafe/bar to chill out and have snacks, a climbing wall for fitness and an area for children to play with the sand outside of the courts. The venue is also available for some other sports like beach soccer, beach rugby, frisbee, etc... And for volleyball addicts like me you can hire a court to train for as little as £18/hour. So get your training gear on and try it out this summer!

A good place for all the family and dogs a nice sandy beach when the tide is out . A 18th century…read moreruined village . It used to have a big mill that ground the corn until a big storm changed the course of the river at newhaven . And the inhabitants moved out due to poor sanitation . And the army demolished the village after the outbreak of World War Two . Designed and run by William Catt the mill owner in the 1800's . A popular place for surfers and kite surfers

Beach Volley ball, beach football, beach rugby, beachminton, bouldering and ultimate frisbee on the…read morebeach! Life is a beach at this place as you can finally get a taste for beach sports in Brighton without breaking your feet on the pebbles. I came down here with 20 mates and hired out the whole thing for an hour and a half and we had an absolutely cracking time playing beach football. When its hot this place will be totally booked so you will need to plan in advance to stand any chance of getting a spot. For volleyball and football there are leagues that run throughout the whole year so you can make a weekly social by getting a team together. You HAVE to try this place out as it is great fun and will be an experience.

Staying on a health tip, Yellowave is a sports and activity centre that's located at the far end of…read moreBrighton beach near Concorde 2 and Brighton Marina. Whilst most sports centres are gloomy places with low ceilings and the lingering smell of sweat, Yellowave is a wonderful, open air affair with purpose built courts and floors made of sand. Activities wise, you can choose from volleyball, beach soccer, beach rugby, beachminton - yup, that's their phrase from badminton on the beach! - and Brazilian sport, footvolley. The non-competitive can also sign up for bouldering and frisbee. Courts are hired out for around £18-£20 per hour for groups or you can take part in classes for beginners. Parents should note, there's special classes for children aged 6 and upwards at weekends