Gemma's Guidebook
The great outdoors
Outdoor spaces good for walks and picnics (and some local events)
A lovely park with various gardens, two cafes, play park, tennis courts and a historic manor house. It also hosts some great events and has a local park run. Pop in to the pop up farm shop on a Saturday!
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Preston Park
Preston RoadA lovely park with various gardens, two cafes, play park, tennis courts and a historic manor house. It also hosts some great events and has a local park run. Pop in to the pop up farm shop on a Saturday!
A lovely little park with a fab Children’s play park and fenced grassed play area. Near several pubs and good coffee shops at 5 ways.
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Blakers Park
30 Cleveland RdA lovely little park with a fab Children’s play park and fenced grassed play area. Near several pubs and good coffee shops at 5 ways.
The South Downs Way runs through West Sussex, passing the edge of Brighton and finishing in Eastbourne in East Sussex. You can be in the park in minutes via car, bus or train and access many walking trails. A firm favourite of ours starts in Stanmer Park (catch the train to Falmer) and ends in Lewes where you can find plenty of pubs to quench your thirst and then catch the train back.
South Downs Way
South Downs WayThe South Downs Way runs through West Sussex, passing the edge of Brighton and finishing in Eastbourne in East Sussex. You can be in the park in minutes via car, bus or train and access many walking trails. A firm favourite of ours starts in Stanmer Park (catch the train to Falmer) and ends in Lewes where you can find plenty of pubs to quench your thirst and then catch the train back.
Sightseeing
This seaside pleasure palace for King George IV is a true icon of Brighton. Take a tour to find out more about this quirky building or just enjoy a walk or picnic in the gardens.
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IPavilion yaseRoyal
This seaside pleasure palace for King George IV is a true icon of Brighton. Take a tour to find out more about this quirky building or just enjoy a walk or picnic in the gardens.
The sculptural remains of the West Pier cast an eerie beauty over the seafront. Definitely worth a visit and is one of the most photographed places in Brighton & Hove. If you’re here at the right time of year you can watch the murmurations with an amazing sunset backdrop.
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Brighton West Pier
Kings RoadThe sculptural remains of the West Pier cast an eerie beauty over the seafront. Definitely worth a visit and is one of the most photographed places in Brighton & Hove. If you’re here at the right time of year you can watch the murmurations with an amazing sunset backdrop.
Food scene
Less than 5 minutes walk from the flat, this is a great pub if you just fancy a drink (especially in the afternoon sun!) or want something to eat.
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Preston Park Tavern
88 Havelock RoadLess than 5 minutes walk from the flat, this is a great pub if you just fancy a drink (especially in the afternoon sun!) or want something to eat.
5 minutes from the flat this spacious pub serves tasty food and drink. They also have a fantastic outside seating area, perfect in the summer.
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The Park View
71 Preston Drove5 minutes from the flat this spacious pub serves tasty food and drink. They also have a fantastic outside seating area, perfect in the summer.
This family friendly pub is in a fab location next to Blakers Park. It’s about 10 minute walk from the flat and serves delicious food. It often has music or quiz nights and has outdoor seating, perfect for summer months.
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The Cleveland Arms
Cleveland RoadThis family friendly pub is in a fab location next to Blakers Park. It’s about 10 minute walk from the flat and serves delicious food. It often has music or quiz nights and has outdoor seating, perfect for summer months.
Only 10/15 walk south from the flat to Preston Road, Café Rust is a lovely cafe in the day, with a great breakfast/brunch menu. It has a cute sun trap courtyard out back.
It also the current home to The Set Restaurant Wednesday to Saturdays, offering a a relaxed set menu dining experience, and the food is delicious.
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Cafe Rust Brighton
50 Preston RdOnly 10/15 walk south from the flat to Preston Road, Café Rust is a lovely cafe in the day, with a great breakfast/brunch menu. It has a cute sun trap courtyard out back.
It also the current home to The Set Restaurant Wednesday to Saturdays, offering a a relaxed set menu dining experience, and the food is delicious.
Neighbourhoods
Five Ways is characterised by streets lined with historic terraced homes, and is so-called after the five-pronged junction where Preston Drive, Ditchling Road, Hollingbury Road, and Stanford Avenue converge at the top of the hill.
As all essentials are available in the area – from great cafes and bakeries to vintage clothes and second-hand books shops to a pizzeria, wine merchants and a tap room – you can avoid going into town if you’re not in the mood.
If you want to pamper yourself, Aprils beauty salon and Five Ways Beauty Rooms are sure to have what you are looking for.
Finally there is a co-op and post office incase you need either!
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Fiveways
292 Ditchling RdFive Ways is characterised by streets lined with historic terraced homes, and is so-called after the five-pronged junction where Preston Drive, Ditchling Road, Hollingbury Road, and Stanford Avenue converge at the top of the hill.
As all essentials are available in the area – from great cafes and bakeries to vintage clothes and second-hand books shops to a pizzeria, wine merchants and a tap room – you can avoid going into town if you’re not in the mood.
If you want to pamper yourself, Aprils beauty salon and Five Ways Beauty Rooms are sure to have what you are looking for.
Finally there is a co-op and post office incase you need either!