The dog-friendly parks of central Brighton, ranked

Make the most of Brighton’s beautiful green spaces by visiting one of these dog-friendly parks, all within a stroll from the town center.

5. Victoria Gardens

A fountain, a statue of Queen Vic, some Bangkok ladyboys, is there anything this park doesn’t have? After a big renovation during the pandemic, with new paths and surrounds, it’s a city dog-walker lunchtime classic

Marlborough Pl, Brighton

4. Preston Park

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Brighton’s biggest urban park, boasting rare elm trees, the dog-friendly Rotunda CafĂ© and the massive Pride party, you will eventually visit Preston Park and you will enjoy it. As will your dog, with 63 acres of grass to gambol about in.

Preston Road, Brighton

3. Queen’s Park

An absolute maze of a park, with a range of woods (elms), ponds, paths and plants to explore. You’ll find something new on every visit!

1 West Drive, Brighton

2. St. Nicholas Rest Garden

Off the beaten track, if you find your way to these burial grounds you’re in for a treat (unless you have died). The above-ground tombs contain a wealth of deceased Brightonians, about whom you can learn about on the excellent Brighton Mortiquarian website

Clifton Terrace

1. Royal Pavilion Gardens

A park fit for a king is surely fit for your dog. The most central and most famous of all Brighton’s parks, it’s home to a cafĂ© and a fancy palace, more elms and depending on the weather, hordes of Brighton folk catching rays and shade. A must visit!

North Street, Brighton BN1

This concludes our central Brighton parks round up. You can see the complete listings of dog-friendly parks here or let us know if we’ve missed your favourite!