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Madeira Drive / Duke's Mound, Brighton BN2

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About this place Duke's Mound (The Bushes)

Duke's Mound, known locally as The Bushes, is a long-established outdoor gay cruising area on the wooded slopes rising from Madeira Drive at the Kemptown end of Brighton's seafront, east of the Palace Pier. It sits right by the city's designated naturist beach and has been one of the best-known cruising grounds in the UK for decades. It is a public open space, not a venue, and is busiest in the warmer months and after dark. Keep valuables to a minimum, stay aware of who is around, and remember that sex in public places can still lead to prosecution in England.

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Gay Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Cruisy atmosphere Seasonal (summer only) Nudist allowed Secluded Outdoor Forest Beach Active daytime Active nighttime Anonymous / discreet

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Last updated on 9 November 2026

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