There is a formula for most any beach town on any coast on any continent, beach, amusement attractions and shopping. Brighton does its shopping in the oldest part of the town that has now been converted to pedestrian area. Brighton has a good mix a high end, local niche and just plain tacky touristy. Between our visit to the Royal Pavilion and our dinner reservation, our girls hit the lanes to see what they could find. They enjoyed this section and even made a purchase at a perfumery. It is a great place to kill time.

During our brief two day stay in Brighton we walked through the Lanes and especially the North Lanes more than once. The North Lanes are the most interesting as they are full of weird and quirky shops selling all kinds of unusual things from African to Asian to retro. Lots of restaurants can be found here too. Secondhand hippy type clothing can be found for just a few pounds. Vinyl record shops are here too. The Lanes nearest to the sea are less interesting as they do not have these unusual shops but still make a pleasant walk between the city centre and the beach. Definitely a must-see for any visitor.

Spent the day walking round Brighton for the first time. This was the first place we spent walking round and there was loads of shops, lots of them quirky which I loved and plenty of places to eat. Would happily go again.

An interesting little network of alleyways to walk around mainly due to its quirkiness and its history. There was a time when the Lanes were a collection of shops selling antiques, vintage and often bizarre items but those days are gone. Virtually all the shops here now are expensive jewellers.

Love, love, love this hotel. We stayed with my three teenagers in a big room and were very comfortable. Paid for an amazing English breakfast in the morning. The best part of this place besides the cleanliness and quaintness is how very nice everyone is that works here. The front desk attendants were extra helpful always making sure we knew where we were going or giving helpful suggestions. Would definitely return!!

The last time I went to The Lanes was over twenty years ago. I was looking forward to going back and buying unique items. Well it’s changed a lot. Sadly, so many of the individual shops have shut down. Mainly larger national stores there now. Still interesting to walk around, just not the greatest shopping experience.

We walked the lanes as part of my birthday trip to Brighton. We lokked in lots of vintage shops and then stopped for afternoon tea at the Flour pot cafe. The Lanes are the nicest part of Brighton!

In Brighton there are ‘two’ Lanes areas; The Lanes, immediately behind the seafront (see Google maps pic), and North Laine area slightly further North (!). (See pics). Both are within walking distance of the seafront. Both are better with good weather! PARKING If you are driving - either Trafalgar Street car park - North of North Laine or RCP Parking in between The Lanes & North Laine. Both are expensive. THE LANES The Lanes is as its name; lots of narrow lanes/alleyways with many jewellery shops, some upmarket clothes shops & galleries and stacks of eateries. For us, The Lanes seems to have lost its bohemian character with its upmarket redevelopment, but others might prefer this!