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Family Friendly Brighton
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect spot to keep the kiddos entertained, then look no further! Brace yourself and make a beeline straight for our BRAVO 2026 page, where we’ve curated a splendid lineup of the Top 20 Family Friendly venues in all of Brighton and Hove. And here’s the best bit: this acclaimed list was handpicked by none other than you and your fellow discerning folk! So rest assured, your crew will be in for an absolute treat! Pictured – 2025 & 2026 winners, Jo and Co restaurant in Hove.
Child Friendly Restaurants
Brighton, the land of brilliant eateries where age is but a number! You see, foodies, there’s no need to leave the ankle-biters behind at supper. In fact, there are plenty of dining establishments that cater to the whole brood! So why not gather your delightful clan and head out to these hand-picked, child-friendly restaurants? Trust us, it’s a recipe for a memorable feast and giggles galore!
Afternoon tea for tots and tiny tums
Fancy treating the little tykes and their tiny tummies to a delightful afternoon tea experience? Well, hold on tight and hop aboard Brighton’s very own Regency Routemaster bus for a whimsical adventure! As you revel in the sights and sounds of our beloved city, go ahead and indulge in the finest afternoon tea offerings. Oh, and here’s the cherry on top: They’ve got special tickets just for the kids! And if you ask ever so nicely, they might even grant your little munchkin the chance to play bus driver for a while. Talk about a double-decker delight!
Beach babes
Brighton beach days are born for the school holidays. Hours of fun can be had splashing around and working up a mighty appetite. When your little ones tum start rumbling, you won’t be caught short of kid-friendly lunch stops.
Ohso is perfectly positioned right next to the Palace Pier and the perfect pit stop for family favourite dishes and cool spritzes for the adults.
Shelter Hall is a much-loved Brighton location. The food hall houses seven regular kitchens, The indoor/outdoor location is perfect for kids to tear around between the beach and your observation station.
Rockwater Hove has beach side shacks that have ice cream, sausage rolls, hot chocs and more while inside check out their holiday events as they always have something for those kids
Junior Bakers
Nurture the budding chef by signing up for a kids cookery school. Often run in the school holidays, but sometimes evenings too there are cooking and baking workshops across the city that will get the young ones hands-on in the kitchen.
Brighton Community Kitchen and Brighton Cookery School both host regular holiday classes. If you want to host a baking party for then check out Open Bakery in Kemptown.
The brilliant thing about these classes areiIt’ll keep them busy and you’ll be able to reap the benefits of their new skills.
Spot your yacht
Brighton Marina is host to many fun-filled family activities – there’s bowling, arcades, glow crazy golf and the big screen. When you’re done with the inside entertainment, why not take a stroll around the docks and play spot your yacht (the big one named Daisy will do nicely).
Family time away
Whisk them away for a half term staycation. There’s nothing like a change of surroundings to get the family bonding. With our list of choice venues that offer spectacular dine and stay options, you should be able to book that time away in no time.
For the kids
