Brighton Palace Pier

Description

Brighton Palace Pier is one of the UK’s most iconic seaside attractions, located on Brighton’s famous seafront. It offers classic seaside fun with thrilling rides, lively arcades, soft play, and fantastic sea views, making it popular with families, children, and visitors of all ages. The pier is perfect for everything from a short stroll to a full day of entertainment.

The pier features a wide range of rides and attractions for all thrill levels, including Turbo Coaster, Galaxia, Crazy Mouse, Waltzers, Dodgems, Helter Skelter, Wild River, and brand-new rides such as Sky Surge (2025). Younger children can enjoy gentler rides like Fantasia, Cup ‘n’ Saucer, Dragon Fly, Pirate Boat, and trampolines. There are also two large arcades packed with classic and modern games, plus Palace Play, a popular indoor soft play area with a massive slide and a separate toddler zone.

Admission to the pier costs £2.00 per adult, £1.00 per child (up to 12 years), or £5.00 for a family ticket (up to 2 adults and 4 children). Palace Play is priced at £6.50 all day for children under 0.9m and £9.00 all day for children over 0.9m. Birthday party packages range from £15.00 to £30.00 per child, including soft play, food, and optional unlimited ride wristbands, with a minimum of 7 children.

Brighton Palace Pier delivers timeless seaside fun with something for everyone. The mix of rides, arcades, soft play, and food outlets keeps families entertained for hours. With affordable entry, central location, and endless attractions, it is a must-visit destination when exploring Brighton.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS

  • Sky Surge: Reach for the skies on our NEW FOR 2025 ride Sky Surge!
  • Air Balloons: Soar high into the sky and fly away!
  • Air Race: Race through the skies on this thrilling motion ride which guarantees to send your pulse racing.
  • Bouncy Castle: Take your shoes off and climb on board, see how high you can jump or run across without falling down.
  • Crazy Mouse: Crazy mouse is famous for its G and negative vertical G forces.
  • Cup 'n' Saucer: We wouldn’t suggest dunking your biscuits in, but pick your favourite colour and have a twirl on our mini tea cup ride.
  • Dizzy Jets: Test your pilot skills and soar the skies!
  • Dodgems: No need to worry about curbing your wheels or scratching your paint work, just belt up and accelerate full speed ahead, watching out for others that cross your path.
  • Dragon Fly: Ride our colourful dragons and watch them soar; this ride is truly ROARsome.
  • Fantasia: Ride at the front of a fire engine, become the next Lewis Hamilton or prepare for take off in your rocket.
  • Galaxia: The Galaxia ride lifts, drops and spins you around at speed, so strap in, hold on and take in the views as you whizz round.
  • Galloper's Carousel: This classic and traditional seaside ride is great fun for all the family big and small!
  • Helter Skelter: The helter skelter is a fairground institution. Race to the top, & slide the whole way back down to the ground.
  • Horror Hotel: Dare to check in – but will you ever make it back out?
  • i220: Be prepared to brave new heights, with the I220!
  • Jungle Jeeps: Drive your 4x4 off-roader like you're on safari!
  • Pirate Boat: Swing like you're sailing the seven seas on this children's classic!
  • Sideshows: We have a wide selection of side shows for you to show off your skills and try to win a prize.
  • Trampolines: Straddle, Pike, Tuck just to name a few.
  • Turbo Coaster: Two steep drops, one vertical loop... Can you handle the scariest ride on Brighton Palace Pier?
  • Twister: The Twister catapults you and your friends sideways whilst feeling as though you are hovering high above the ground.
  • Waltzers: A true fairground classic – who doesn’t love the Waltzers?
  • Wild River: Ride the wooden logs and be prepared to get very wet.

ARCADES

  • Palace Of Fun: Our iconic building at the front of the pier is home to Brighton's largest arcade! Enjoy arcade classics like penny pushers and air hockey alongside some of the most modern and thrilling arcade games available! In all our arcades, tickets mean prizes! So try your luck and maybe you could win something amazing!
  • The Dome: Located at the top of the pier, not only is The Dome home to our fantastic soft play, but it also has an enourmous variety of world-class games and arcade classics! See if you can top the scoreboards and gather your tickets to convert into an enourmous selection of wonderful prizes!

PALACE PLAY

  • Kids can get lost inside for hours and there's a massive slide too! Bookings are not required and no time slots are issued - just turn up! Are your children under 0.9 metres tall?
  • Don't worry! For children under the required height, we have a separate toddler area, where parents can go inside and sit with their children as they toddle about.

Facilities

  • Parking: Parking available. 
  • Food & Drinks: Indulge in a culinary adventure like no other at our takeaway kiosks on the pier, where delicious food and drink meet breathtaking views of the sea. Soak up the sunshine, feel the refreshing ocean breeze, and treat yourself to an array of mouthwatering delights.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Admission Fee

  • Adult: £2 per adult
  • Up to 12 years old: £1 per child
  • Up to 2 adults and up to 4 children: £5 per family 

Palace Play

  • £6.50 for under 0.9 (all day)
  • £9 for over 0.9 (all day)

Pricing URL: https://www.brightonpier.co.uk/info-support/admission-fee/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Package 1

  • £15.00 per child
  • Includes soft play access!
  • Includes kids meal deal!
  • Minimum of 7 kids

Package 2

  • £20.00 per child
  • Includes soft play access!
  • Includes kids meal deal!
  • Includes UNLIMITED kids rides!
  • Minimum of 7 kids

Package 3

  • £30.00 per child
  • Ideal for bigger kids aged 10-16!
  • Main Course and Soft Drink in Palm Court!
  • UNLIMITED Rides Wristbands!
  • Minimum of 7 kids

Visit the website for timing information. 

Address: Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1TW, England

Post Code: BN2 1TW

Council: Brighton and Hove

County: East Sussex

  • By Car: Brighton is easily accessible via the A27 and M25 with the M20 and M23 also close by. The nearest parking to us is located on Madeira Drive and is a Pay & Display car park, operated by Brighton & Hove City Council.
  • By Bus: Brighton & Hove Buses run regular services to the Old Steine, which is just a 5 minute walk from our gates. Services 12, 12X, 14 and 27 stop right outside the pier and the Stagecoach Coastliner 700 service runs from Portsmouth, all the way along the coast and stops at the Old Steine.
  • By Train: We are just a 20 minute walk from Brighton Station. Follow Queen’s Road and then West Street all the way down to the sea front, take a left and keep walking until you find yourself at our gates! Regular trains services depart from Gatwick Airport, London Victoria, London St. Pancras International, Southampton and Portsmouth to Brighton.

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