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The Level, Brighton, BN1 4ZN
The Level
About The Level
The Level is one of the largest public open spaces in central Brighton. The park is always open.
This popular community park was completely restored in 2013, following a successful bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund.
The Level now offers a range of attractions, facilities and activities for all to enjoy.
Find out about The Level's history.
We’ve installed new CCTV cameras and additional lighting at The Level. Find out more, and watch our video about the new CCTV cameras.
How to get there
You can find a map location and travel details by selecting 'more information' below.
The Level
Education and learning
Schools and registered educational groups can book our curriculum-linked school resource box free for onsite use. Send an email to cityparks@brighton-hove.gov.uk for more information.
Art at The Level
There is community-inspired artwork in the central part of the north lawns and on the chessboard tabletops of the picnic tables around the pétanque area.
The artwork is textured so it can be appreciated by those with visual impairment.
Conservation and sustainability
The park observes the highest sustainability and environmental standards, with a particular focus on encouraging pollinators.
There is a bee bed and a butterfly garden, and many other plants are specially selected for their attractiveness to these insects.
Information about the park's environmental activities is on noticeboards.
Read more about the park's conservation, wildlife and sustainability.
Read The Level's Conservation Report (PDF 4MB).
Elm trees and butterflies
The Level has a large and nationally important elm tree collection which supports a colony of White-letter Hairstreak butterflies. This endangered species lives mainly in the treetops and the butterfly's lifecycle is entirely dependent on elms for food.
The butterfly was spotted at The Level during the park's restoration and has been seen on many occasions since. Read more about The National Elm Collection.
Happenstance archway
An eye-catching polished steel archway, installed in 2017 at the southern entrance, has images of the park's history and wildlife picked out through the innovative use of perforations. Watch a video about the steel arch sculptures on YouTube.
Other facilities at The Level
Water fountains
This water feature is open from the first day of the May Day bank holiday weekend until the Sunday closest to 15 September.
Operating hours:
- 10am to 1pm
- 2pm to 6pm
For any questions, please phone 01273 685692.
Drinking water points
There are drinking water fountains in the playground and another by the skatepark.
Sports facilities
- sensory play garden area
- international-standard skatepark in the northern quadrant, find out more about skateparks in the city
- table tennis near the Maclaren Pavilion
- pétanque and boccia in our special games area in the southern part of the park.
- chessboards set into the picnic tables around the pétanque area
Accessibility
Find out more about The Level's accessibility features.
Volunteering
The park has a community volunteer-led Activity Plan, with many more opportunities for people to become actively involved through volunteering and in other ways.
To find out more you can:
- find out more about city parks and green space volunteering
- search for volunteering opportunities on the Community Works website
- visit the Brighton & Hove Green Spaces Forum
You can also visit The Level Communities Forum (LCF) which is an active community group which works with the city council for the long-term benefit of the park. LCF is always pleased to welcome new members. To contact LCF send an email to thelevelcommunitiesforum@gmail.com.