Duke of York's Cinema

…why would you when the city is full of so many brilliant independent cafes and restaurants. However, if you do go to the Marina, the Volks Railway is a fun little excursion along the seafront - the oldest operating electric railway in the world. Speaking of oldest things - the Duke of York's cinema at Preston Circus, is the oldest cinema in continuous use in the UK, and a brilliant building to boot. I think they've started doing tours of the building recently but I've not done that. The heart and soul of Brighton, and the thing that makes it special is the North Laine and the Lanes.…

…free at a Gaming Retro-bution event Play one of the escape rooms Play Phileas Fogg’s World of Adventures Go go-karting in Lancing Go Bouldering at Boulder Brighton Go swimming at Saltdean Lido (summer only?) Hire a kayak and go kayaking around the pier Watch a film at the Duke of York’s cinema Join some meet-up groups and meet people to play games, play sport, learn languages, watch films…

…stand up paddleboarding at Hove Lagoon Tour the pavilion inside Play retro videogames for free whilst having some drinks at a Gaming Retro-bution event (there is one tomorrow at The Sidewinder) Play one of the escape rooms Go Bouldering at Boulder Brighton Watch a film at the Duke of York’s cinema Footgolf in Hangleton Glow in the dark mini golf at the…

…very comfy couch in one corner. But it might not be open until after lunch time and again, can get very busy. It's also pretty far from the centre, and a bit of a walk (might be a nightmare with sciatica). Failing that, depending on timing, you could also go and see a film at the Duke of Yorks cinema and see if the balcony seating is available - they have couch seating up there that's very comfy.