Brighton & Hove's main parks

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Brighton & Hove's main parks

Stanmer Park

Stanmer Church

With its beautiful woodland walks and extensive open lands, Stanmer Park is just as perfect for a family picnic as it is for a kick about with your friends or those looking for a bracing walk over the Downs.
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Preston Park

Preston Park Rose Garden

Preston Park is the largest urban park in the city. Whether you want to take part in sports or sit and enjoy a picnic on a summer’s day, Preston Park is the perfect place to go.
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Queens Park

Queens Park view

Set in a sheltered valley Queens Park is perfect if you want to take a short stroll and relax. There is a wildlife garden planted by a local herbalist who runs workshops in the garden.
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Hove Park

Hove Park walkway

Hove Park is popular with local residents, dog walkers and runners. The park covers almost 40 acres and features a mix of large areas of open grass, mature trees, flower beds, sports and play facilities.
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St. Ann's Well Gardens

St. Ann's Well Gardens entrance

St Ann's Well Gardens, not far from Hove seafront, is a treat for the tree-lover and will appeal to young and old alike. There is a wide range of native and exotic trees giving the gardens their unique character and providing shelter and tranquillity for wildlife.
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Dyke Road Park

Dyke Road Park view

Dyke Road Park has a network of well maintained paths which wind through ornamental shrubs and herbaceous borders and also features a café with a raised terrace and views of the sea.
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East Brighton Park

East Brighton Bulb display

The attraction of East Brighton park is the feeling of open space - the wide open expanses of grass really give you an air of freedom, with local nature reserve Sheepcote Valley beyond.
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The Level

The Level central walkway

 

 

 

The city council has recently started work on a major restoration of The Level, following a successful bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund. Read more about the project.

The Level is one of the largest public open spaces in central Brighton. Click on the picture for more information.

Withdean Park

Withdean woodland walk

Bordered to the north and east by woodland, Withdean Park is a large informal space with good views of the South Downs. The park is popular with dog walkers and those with an interest in horticulture.
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Wild Park

Wild Park Ski Slope

Wild Park is Brighton & Hove's largest Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and has extensive woodland walks and spectacular views over the city.
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Blakers Park

blakers park playground

Although compact in size, Blakers Park has a large number of features including a small friendly café, tennis courts and a recently renovated playground. The park also contains a distinctive Victorian clocktower.
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Stoneham Park

Stoneham Park view

Stoneham Park features a children’s playground, sporting facilities and a community run café. The TalkShop support centre is also based in the park and provides the local area with an important community resource.
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Easthill Park

Easthill Park seats

Easthill Park has a large number of attractive features that include a beautiful walled garden, full of mature shrubs and herbaceous borders. The War Memorial provides a focal point for the well-attended Remembrance Sunday Parade.
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Hollingbury Park and Woods

hollingbury park playground

Placed along the Ditchling road, Hollingbury Park has a large grass area and woodland walkways for those looking to take the dog out in a country setting. There is also a large, newly rebuilt playground with picnic tables which are perfect for families.
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