The Brighton Fishing Quarter is home to the quirky fishing museum, a gallery, coffee shop and souvenir shop and sits at the heart of the cities maritime history. A wonderful place to pitch up and watch the world go by from one of the old boats or the sea wall. Home to the finest fresh […]
Hidden beneath Brighton’s seafront are many tunnels and passageways which hold tales untold. The Old Ship Hotel dates back to the 15th century and is home to mysterious cavernous and winding cellars. Over the festival weekend, you can indulge in a sumptuous evening of dining and smugglers history on Saturday evening, or book one of […]
Let us take you on a fascinating journey through the original Victorian architecture of the oldest operating aquarium in the world. Based opposite the iconic pier, SEA LIFE Brighton was built in 1872 and features 5,500 mesmerising creatures including Rays, Sharks, Turtles, Terrapins, Star Fish, Seahorses and an Anaconda! Here at SEA LIFE Brighton you […]
Join guide Anthony, for an in depth tour of Rampion Visitor Centre. Discover the history of electricity, learn about the climate crisis and explore how wind power is one the solutions helping us reduce our carbon emissions. Rampion Wind Farm is still a new feature on the Sussex horizon, but one the locals have taken […]
One of Brighton’s oldest drinking haunts, the Hand in Hand has been welcoming smugglers and sailors alike for many years. Hosting some fine sea shanty performances over the festival weekend as well as a few fly-by visits from local celebrities including The Living Coast’s very own golden mermaid! SATURDAY – Free Brewery Tours will run […]
Catch Sussex’s very own local mermaid, performer, and full-time retro golden goddess. If you are lucky enough to catch a glimpse she’ll be swimming by one of Brighton’s oldest drinking holes the Hand in Hand in Kemp Town. Cameras ready! The Hand in Hand – 33 Upper St James’s St, Brighton BN2 1JN Saturday 2nd October […]
Join festival curator Zack from Homeward Bound shanties in the mysterious cellars of the Old Ship Hotel and raise your glass and perhaps some vital funds for the brilliant RNLI. This one-off sea shanty taster session will have you belting out like a salty sailor within no time. Absolutely no singing skills required! Cappin Zack […]
This group of local lads learn and sing traditional sea shanties and Sussex folk songs. They often sing them whilst drinking in local ale houses and have no aim other than singing well and drinking better! Based within The Living Coast where the sun shines and the beards hang low, they’ll be performing at Brighton’s […]
Come and join the biggest shanty band in Sussex – The Wellington Wailers (named after the much loved pub in Shoreham by Sea) outside the Fishing Quarter on Brighton seafront. They will be singing some traditional Sea Shanties and songs of the sea. ***EVENT UPDATE as at 01.10.21 – if it’s going to be heavy […]
Book your sea fishing taster trip with a difference today. Join Brighton Lure Boat for a fantastic sea fishing taster session on the beautiful South Coast, where you’ll have the opportunity to catch Mackerel, Bass, Cod, Plaice and more. This one-hour session is a fun and great introduction to sea fishing where you will learn […]
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