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Brighton Gay Beach

Google (273) 4.5

Tripadvisor (4791) 4.1

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Visitors praise the beach for its beautiful scenery, safe and relaxed atmosphere, and enjoyable activities like swimming and sunbathing. However, some complain about the beach being pebbly rather than sandy, the high cost of food, and a lack of dog-friendliness in the town. There are also conflicting reports about the beach's current accessibility and natural state.

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Kemptown Beach (below Kemptown / Marine Parade), Brighton BN2

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About this place Brighton Gay Beach

Brighton's unofficial gay beach is a stretch of pebble sand below Marine Parade where LGBTQ+ folks have met for decades. Run east from the end of St James's Street toward Duke's Mound and the Marina, the crowds swell on warm summer weekends. There are no built‑in amenities, so pack a mat; the beach is all pebbles. Up the slope, the Kemptown bars and cafés welcome you. Entry is free, open from sunrise to sunset, and the water stays chilly most of the year.

Opening Hours

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

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Features

Gay LGBTQ+ Safe space Walk ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Day venue Seasonal (summer only) Gay-popular Cruising area Lifeguard Very popular / crowded Easy access Active daytime

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4.5

★★★★★

273 reviews

Based on 273 Google reviews.

N O May 2026

★★★★★

Amazing to have a place for free and liberating sunbathing and swimming, however as it's in between normal beach space with no barriers I experienced multiple unfortunate unpleasant incidents of fully clothed men coming into the naturist area and sitting right next to me just to stare at me. Very uncomfortable and disrespectful of the safe space that this is supposed to be.

بالعلم نرتقي May 2026

★★★★★

R May 2026

★★★★★

Had a really lovely day with my friends most people were cool. For reference it was about 90% men and a couple of them were pervs.

David Reihons Apr 2026

★★★★★

Gktr Shll Apr 2026

★★★★★

I'm here right now. It's very quiet because it's a little cold. But perfect for people who don't like it too hot. Perfect chance to be free without being self conscious.

Dr.RAJDEEPSINH PRAVINSINH JADEJA Apr 2026

★★★★★

One of the most beautiful beaches i have seen , very clean and beautiful sandy beach for good summer outing

DoggingBook Mar 2026

★★★★★

Still a bit chilly and used by regular beachgoers, but activity at Duke's Mound is starting to pick up nicely and it looks like it's going to be a great year!