Days out and trips in England
Find the best days out near you and plan your next day trip with our handy guide. Whether you're planning a family day out or a day trip in your local area, you'll find a range of zoos, theme parks, outdoor activities and much more to help shape your big day out in England.
16 of the best days out
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Discover fun days out that are all an hour or less away from a major city.
Explore Rottingdean, the home of Rudyard Kipling
Step into the world of Rudyard Kipling by visiting his traditional English gardens in Rottingdean, near Brighton and Hove.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Bare all on a beach break in Brighton
On April 1st 1980, Brighton and Hove opened the first naturist beach in the UK… but this was no April Fool’s Day joke!
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Enjoy a Brighton budget break with free attractions and more
It’s easy to enjoy a cheap weekend break in Brighton and Hove, with cheap hostel accommodation and plenty of low cost museums and art galleries.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Enjoy shopping and culture on a city break by the sea
Whether you’re looking for top notch restaurants or bohemian independent shopping, Brighton offers urban glamour by the bucket load.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Explore the lush landscapes of South Downs National Park
Brighton & Hove is known as a seaside city, but just a short bus ride away lies the UNESCO Biosphere sites…
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Get active on a Brighton water sports holiday
Enjoy an activity holiday in Brighton with a stay at Brighton Marina, where you’ll find all the action is right on your doorstep.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Enjoy a romantic getaway at Skyhouse
Skyhouse is an eco-chic B&B in the stunning South Downs countryside, and the perfect spot for romantic winter break with nature on your doorstep.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Ice Skating at the Royal Pavilion
Enjoy ice-skating with the magical backdrop of the Royal Pavilion on a winter city break in Brighton.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
December events: Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Burning the Clocks
Brighton marks the shortest day of the year with the Burning the Clocks winter solstice parade.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Keep active this winter at High Sports Brighton & Hove
It may be a bit chilly for a swim in the sea, but you can head inside and get climbing to stay active during the cold months.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Stylish budget accommodation by the sea
Travelling on a budget doesn't mean you have to cut back on style; enjoy a relaxing break in one of Brighton’s chic and cosy hotels and hostels.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Explore the sleepy fishing village of Brighthelmstone
Before Brighton became the cosmopolitan city it is today it was a quiet fishing village, but the city has never forgotten its origins.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Get away at The Great Escape
The Great Escape brings hundreds of up-and-coming artists to 35 venues over three days in Brighton and Hove.
Location: Brighton, Sussex
Top things to do on a Brighton city break
Sometimes known as ‘London by the sea’, the cosmopolitan coastal city of Brighton is loud, proud and brimming with things to see and do. .
