Palace of Fun - Brighton Palace Pier

Brighton Palace Pier is a classic British pier with amusement rides, arcade games, food stalls and plenty of space for a wander by the sea. It’s the sort of place where children can burn through pocket money very quickly, while adults pretend they’re only here for the chips and the view. Families liked the variety: arcades for all ages, trampolines, soft play, food stalls, benches and toilets. Several reviews mention that you can pay per ride or buy a wristband, and that queues were not too bad on at least one Sunday visit. The fish and chips, doughnuts and nuggets got solid praise too. The snag is the usual seaside one: it’s not exactly cheap, and the height restrictions caused frustration for some parents, especially with younger children. One reviewer also felt the wristband setup was misleading. If your child is tall enough for the rides, it looks like a good-value-ish day out; if not, you may end up paying for a lot of arcade tokens and disappointment.