The UK will take its next step out of lockdown on May 17, with indoor entertainment venues set to reopen and restaurants and pubs re-allowed to welcome customers inside.
With this latest easing of restrictions, many Brighton venues will breathe a sigh of relief at being able to welcome visitors again.
So where can you go from Monday?
We’ve compiled a list of some of the attractions we missed the most.
Royal Pavilion
One of the city’s best-known landmarks, the Royal Pavilion was once the home of King George VI and was used as a retreat by King William IV and briefly by Queen Victoria.
Pavilion received increased funding during pandemic
Completed in 1823 and influenced by both Chinese and Indian architecture and fashion, the pavilion was also used as a military hospital during World War I, treating sick and wounded soldiers of the Indian army.
Visitors can explore the Pavilion with an audio guide available free of charge from their smartphone.
Reopening on May 17th
Admission: £ 8 for residents of Brighton (BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN41), with free admission for up to four children
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
If you’re paying a visit to the pavilion, why not take a trip to the nearby Brighton Museum?
Not long now! The Royal Pavilion reopens on May 17. Have you already booked your ticket?
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– Brighton Museums (@BrightonMuseums) May 11, 2021
There you can see a range of exhibits, including works by Picasso, Eric Ravilious, and Grayson Perry.
You can also learn more about Brighton’s penchant for alternative fashion and take a look at our city’s LGBTQ + history.
Reopening on May 18
Admission: free for residents of Brighton and Hove
i360
The i360 is the perfect location for a bird’s eye view of the city.
Preparations are underway to have the i360 ready to go next week
From its glass capsule 138 meters in the air, you can see up to 26 miles away.
You can admire the views of the Sussex coast from Bexhill to Chichester, as well as the South Downs National Park and Beachy Head.
Reopening on May 17th
Admission: £ 16.50 for adults, £ 11.10 for 16-24 year olds, £ 8.25 for children
Volks Railway
If you’re heading to the marina, do it in style on the world’s oldest electric railway.
Exciting news! The Volk’s Railway will reopen again on Saturday May 29 for the 2021 season. We look forward to seeing you all again. #Brighton pic.twitter.com/wf7TXEA3nE
– Volk Electric Railway (@volksrailway) April 1, 2021
Opened in 1883 by inventor Magnus Volk, the railway stretches for a mile across the seafront from near Brighton Palace Pier to Black Rock, a short walk from the Marina.
Take the 12-minute journey and enjoy the views over Brighton Beach.
Reopening on May 29
Admission: adult return £ 5.05, child return £ 3.15, senior return £ 3.95
Sea Life Brighton
Fun for the whole family, Sea Life Brighton has over 3,500 animals and at least 100 different species to discover.
Sea Life owners want meter rule abolished
Meet everything from stingrays and jellyfish to seahorses and octopuses, all under the Victorian arcades of 1872.
Make sure to walk through the underwater viewing tunnel to get a close look at Lulu the green sea turtle, or get a closer look as you board the glass-bottom boat.
Reopening on May 17th
Admission: from £ 17.20 for adults, from £ 13.50 for children, £ 20 for the glass bottom boat experience for up to six people
Spa Sauna Beach Box
Lockdown has been difficult for all of us, so if you are looking to relax, the Beach Box Sauna Spa is the place to go.
Beach Box Sauna owners Katie Bracher and Liz Watson
Relax in one of the three saunas, made from recycled packing boxes and converted horse trailers, they offer stunning sea views.
There is a range of treatments to choose from, including organic clay masks, thermal massage leaf whips, and even an ice bath.
Reopening on May 17th
Admission: from £ 80
A trip to the cinema
While many films were made available to stream during the lockdown, nothing beats the excitement of watching a movie at the cinema, popcorn in hand, escaping the outside world for a few hours.
There were fears for the Duke of York’s future but it will now reopen
Fortunately, Brighton and Hove has a range of great cinemas to choose from; including Duke’s at Komedia near North Laine, the Odeon on Western Road and Duke of York’s Picturehouse on Preston Road, said to be Britain’s oldest operating theaters.
So grab a ticket and enjoy the magic of cinema.
Reopening on May 17th
Admission: varies by cinema
Explore Brighton’s pubs
With summer on the horizon, there hasn’t been a better time to hit the pub and meet up with friends.
Drinkers were delighted with Brighton pubs reopening
And with the easing of restrictions to allow seats inside, there are now more opportunities to do so.
Brighton has more than 900 pubs across the city – more per square mile than London – and some will open for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Seating inside from May 17th
Theater Royal and the Brighton Dome
With the Brighton Festival well underway, now is the perfect time to catch a performance at one of Brighton’s arts venues.
The wait is finally over, we are back! Join us in celebrating the arts online, in the city and back on stage safely throughout the month of May with the guest director @lemnsissay Dive book your tickets now: https://t.co/wTnFBvXJh8 pic.twitter.com/RtEptyIZDm
– Brighton Festival (@brightfest) May 1, 2021
Performances at Brighton Dome range from award-winning pianists and comedians to performances of Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Theater Royal also once again welcomes audiences to West End shows like Dirty Dancing and Hairspray, as well as soprano star Lesley Garrett and British Queen of the Brighton Drag Race, Joe Black.
Reopening on May 17th
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Source: www.theargus.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-05-14 05:03:00
