Find out more about Wild Park, how to get there, the facilities available and information on volunteering.
Wild Park is Brighton & Hove's largest Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and has extensive woodland walks and spectacular views over the city.
The South Downs National Park extends right in to the city here and important species-rich chalk grassland survive on south and north-facing slopes surrounding the recreation ground and on the roughs of Hollingbury Park golf course. There are also large patches of chalk scrub, grazing fields (popular with seed-eating birds) and a dew pond.
Wild Park is always open, all year round.
The Pavilion Cafe is open from:
Situated near the back of the park is the 'ski slope'. A challenging hill for any rambler, it takes you up to the Hollingbury Fort and gives stunning views across the city. There are also some nice trails around Hollingbury Woods.
Download our Hollingbury Woods easy access trail leaflet (PDF 539KB)
Wild Park is one of our sheep grazing sites.
The park has:
You can find a map location and travel details by selecting 'more information' below.
You can find these toilets in the Wild Park Pavilion building.
If you would like to get involved with the management work in the park, send an email to cityparks@brighton-hove.gov.uk and provide a phone number and email address.