The seafront

Black Rock car park

Find details of the Black Rock car park and how much it costs.

Marine Parade pay and display

Find details of the Marine Parade pay and display and how much it costs to park there.

Kingsway pay and display

Find details of the Kingsway pay and display and how much it costs to park there.

British Airways i360 and new heritage centre

Information about the planning process and opening of the British Airways i360.

Seafront pay and display

Find out how much it costs to use pay and display parking on the seafront and tips for using the pay and display machines.

Madeira Drive pay and display

Find details of the Madeira Drive pay and display and how much it costs to park there.

Bathing water quality

Find out where bathing water samples are taken, how to report pollution and what the Environment Agency looks for in the samples.

Improving the seafront

Our projects for redeveloping Brighton & Hove's seafront.

Landscaping work on the seafront around the British Airways i360

Current status Work on the seafront at either side of the British Airways i360 is almost complete. We’re aiming for all the work to be finished this summer and are continuing to keep businesses informed The work includes:

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The Bandstand

How you can hire The Bandstand on Brighton & Hove seafront for weddings or live music performances.

Weddings and civil partnerships at the Bandstand

Find out about how you can hire The Bandstand on Brighton & Hove seafront for your marriage or civil partnership.

Availability for ceremonies

When you can book the bandstand for a ceremony.

Capacity

View the total capacity for the bandstand

Cost of hire

Find out the costs involved with hiring the bandstand for your ceremony.

Catering

Find out how to arrange catering for your event.

Dressing the venue

Information on how the bandstand can be dressed for your ceremony.

Poor weather conditions

Information on what will happen in the event of poor weather on the day of your ceremony

Cancellations

How to cancel a booking at the bandstand.

Seafront sports

A guide to sports facilities we provide along the seafront.

Volleyball

Find out more about volleyball on the Brighton & Hove seafront.

Beach tennis

Find out more about Beach Tennis

Basketball

Find out more about seafront basketball

Table tennis

Find out more about table tennis on the Brighton & Hove seafront.

Pétanque court

Find out more about playing pétanque on the Brighton & Hove seafront.

Croquet

Find out more about playing croquet along the seafront in Brighton & Hove.

Seafront attractions

Visit Brighton has an events calendar and information on what there is to do on B&H’s iconic seafront

Lifeguards

The job our lifeguards do, where they work and how to apply to be a lifeguard.

Seafront bylaws and accessibility

Our guide shows what is and isn't permitted on beaches, as well as how we're making the seafront more accessible.

Beach accessibility and beach wheelchair hire

Facilities available to people with disabilities to help them enjoy the seafront

Litter and recycling

Information on how to dispose of rubbish at the beach, and how you can get involved with beach cleanups

Cycling on the seafront

Information on where you can or can't cycle, and where you can hire bikes along the seafront.

Dogs on the Beach

Information about how where and when dogs are permitted along the seafront, as well as advice for keeping them safe.

Barbecues on the beach

Guidelines on how to follow the rules around the use of barbecues on the beach in Brighton & Hove.

Bathing and Boating Bylaws

A summary of all bylaws relating to the operation of motorised or non-motorised boats along the coast, as well as areas protected for bathing in the sea.

Beach huts and chalets

How to rent or buy a beach hut or chalet by the seafront.

The seafront office

The seafront office is located near the Brighton Palace Pier, and is our centre for seafront maintenance, advice, lifeguards, sports facilities and lockers.

How our coast is defended against coastal change

Find out what defences our coastline has against natural processes like erosion.

Dog-friendly beaches

This map shows the location of dog friendly beaches across Brighton & Hove.

Beach Bylaws

Where you can swim or drive motorised craft along the Brighton & Hove seafront.

What our field officers do

Field officers go out into the community to help deliver a range of services and help residents with their issues. Find out more about what they do.

Sea Safety at the beach

How to stay safe when visiting the beach or swimming in the sea.

British Airways i360 planning officer's report

Planning officer report for the British Airways i360 presented to the planning applications sub-committee.