Feeling festive in Brighton

With Christmas around the corner, there is no better time to embrace all the excitement the festive season has to offer.

Why not welcome the Christmas magic by exploring some events happening around Brighton this winter. Here are some of our favourites…



Festive Afternoon Tea Treat

At the hotel!

Indulge in a mouth-watering concoction of savoury and sweet treats accompanied by a glass of fizz at The Grand’s magical Christmas afternoon tea. The perfect treat to enjoy with family and friends.



Brighton Christmas Festival

22-minute walk from hotel

18th November – 24th December

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the whole family at Brighton’s very own traditional Christmas market. With stalls offering unique handmade gifts from across the globe, an après ski bar and live music performances, there is no better way to kick off the festive season.



Glow Wild at Wakehurst

50-minute drive from hotel

24th November – 1st January

Only a 50 minute drive from us, Glow Wild is worth making the trip to if you’re in search of a magical and immersive Christmas extravaganza. After dark the gardens are bought to life with festive lanterns and stunning light installations, also making it the perfect sensory experience for children. This books up fast so grab your tickets now before they’re gone!

Christmas Craft & Flea

9-minute bus ride from hotel

12th November

Craft & Flea is a group of independent makers, designers and creatives who are coming together to host a Christmas market, making it the perfect place to do your Christmas shopping whilst supporting local artists!

 

Christmas Carol Concert

12-minute walk from hotel

15th December

Head to one of Brighton’s most famous landmarks, the Royal Pavilion, for a carol concert guaranteed to get you feeling all sparkly and festive. Enjoy a glass of fizz and a mince pie whilst listening to two talented Sussex based choirs.

 

Royal Pavilion Ice Rink

12-minute walk from hotel

29th October – 8th January

Dust off your ice skates at the Royal Pavilion’s ice rink, located a short walk from the hotel. With a rink-side bar and kitchen perfect for warming up with a hot toddy, it is a great evening out for families or for a romantic date night.



Burning the Clocks

21st December

Wrap up warm and soak up the atmosphere as the city comes together for a truly unique event! Paper and willow lanterns are paraded through the city to the beach where they are put on a bonfire to mark the shortest day of the year. The event has been an integral part of Brighton’s winter calendar for more than two decades.



Santa’s Grotto

15-minute walk from hotel

25th November – 24th December

Embrace the festive fun at Santa’s Grotto, the perfect activity to keep the kids entertained over the Christmas holidays. Not only is there a Santa’s grotto but also a mystical Snow Queen in an enchanting ice cave to explore.

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