Make your way down to the Marina

Building the marina began in 1971, but it wasn’t opened for public use until 1978. It was officially opened in 1979 by Queen Elizabeth II. Over the years, the Marina developed and facilities were rapidly built. Residential complexes were erected to accommodate local people and harbour workers, while leisure facilities such as stores, entertainment centres, restaurants, cafés were progressively added to the marina area. Today, it is a place where locals come to relax and get out of the very centre of town and are able to spend some quality time with friends and family members by the waterfront.

There’s nothing quite like taking a boat trip to get your fill of the fresh sea salt air. A great outdoor activity for the entire family, this one of our favourite things to do at the Marina and a perfect way to spend an afternoon. We’ve compiled some of our favourite boating adventures at the Marina right here. 

Brighton Boating have over 20 years of experience and offer RYA training classes as well as sailing and powerboating adventures on yachts, dinghies, keel boats, and powerboats, making them the perfect place to turn to whether you’re a beginner or an expert. Take in the fantastic view of the Sussex coastline on a three-hour luxury yacht cruise or strap in for the thrills of a 30-minute rapid-fire powerboat ride. 

Brighton Prestige Boat Trips is the perfect place to go for a relaxing and enjoyable trip around the Sussex coastline. Their boats are comfortable and make for a cozy break on the water, perfect to spend time with friends.

Sussex Dolphin Project offers visitors some epic sunset cruises that are sure to take your breath away. The stunning 1 hour cruise also emphasises local wildlife and dolphins in particular, so you might get lucky and spot a couple of them for yourselves. 

Even the very pickiest of children will have a good time at the Marina. There’s a fantastic variety of things to choose from and it’s impossible to get bored. 

After you’ve gone on the boating trip of your choosing and seen the incredible sights the Sussex coastline has to offer, make your way to the main Brighton marina venue. There you can choose from many different activities. You can take the kids to go see a movie at Cineworld, find your way through the neon lights and fixtures at Globalls, try your hand at bowling at Hollywood Bowl or even let yourself go on an adventure at FunPlay Leisure. 

Kids and adults alike are bound to have developed a healthy appetite after all those fun activities, so head to your favourite family food spot to get a well-deserved meal. The Marina venue has anything you could be in the mood for, a cheeky Nando’s, Pizza Express, TGI Friday’s and of course, McDonald’s.  

• There are two toilet facilities, one on the Boardwalk Upper level, the second on the Mermaid Walk lower level. 
• A cash machine can be found on Marina Square, by the ASDA. 
• First Aid kits are also available throughout the venue
• Opening hours vary from shop to shop so check in advance where you will be headed to to make sure the hours suit your trip. 

By car: 

• The Marina is accessible by car, for GPS directions to the multi-story parking garage on sight, key in the postcode: BN25UT. You could also drive to the City Center Seafront and make a left onto A259. For visitors to the Marina only, the parking lot offers free parking for 1500 vehicles with a 4-hour time frame. Please bear in mind that 1.95m height limitations are in place.

By public transport: 

• Bus number 7 takes visitors straight from Hove or Brighton city centre to the Marina. Check timetables, route specifications and schedules here.