Brighton is well-known for its outdoor activities, ranging from lazy beach days to the thrills of Brighton Palace Pier. But, not everyone loves spending time in the sun, and Brighton has its fair share of rainy days. So, what is there to do for those who enjoy spending time indoors or who want to escape the miserable weather?
1. Head To The Casino
If you want to spend the night indoors while also earning some pocket money, then head over to one of Birghton’s casinos. Genting Casino and Rendezvous Casino are both popular options located near the coast, making them convenient if you’ve had enough sunshine and sand for the day.
Genting offers all the classic casino games, including blackjack, poker, slots and roulette. There’s also a restaurant and bar if the night gets long and you get peckish. The Rendezvous Casino claims to be “Vegas-style”, offering a wide range of casino games, a bar, and an exclusive poker room.
Does getting dressed up and heading outside your accommodation feel like too much effort? Then why not stay in and test your skills at an online casino? Online casino platforms that are new in 2025 offer a diverse variety of casino games, and when you play online you get to enjoy bonuses, promotions, and loyalty programs that can’t be matched at Brighton’s brick-and-mortar establishments.
2. Live Entertainment At Brighton Dome
The Brighton Dome is host to some of the best entertainment and cultural events in the UK. You can catch theatre shows, vibey concerts, art exhibitions and informative talks here—there’s always something happening!
You can head over before your show to enjoy a pre-show drink at the bar, in the foyer, or at the Redroaster restaurant. Before heading to Brighton, make sure to check out what’s on at the Dome, you might be able to enjoy the melodic sounds of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, listen to poetry, or enjoy a standup comedy show.
3. Shop At The Lanes
People who don’t mind spending some occasional time outdoors should head over to The Lanes. This historic area of Brighton is full of shops and restaurants, making it the ultimate destination, as long as you are willing to walk outside between the establishments.
The Lanes area is tucked between the seafront and North Lane, and you can walk the area’s labyrinths for hours as you duck into hidden squares, quirky shops, and independent eateries.
4. Boozy Brunch
Brighton is home to many restaurants and pubs, and therefore you can expect to be treated to several bottomless and boozy brunch offerings. There are not a lot of things more enjoyable than tucking into a stack of pancakes and bacon while throwing back a couple of drinks or mimosas.
The Fitz Regent offers a unique take on brunch: you get to enjoy unlimited pizza with bottomless Guinness or prosecco. The Bootlegger is another popular establishment, offering bottomless brunches with unlimited bloody Mary shots, cocktails and prosecco on Saturdays. And finally, there is Walkabout Brighton. This cosy spot has recently upped its brunch offering, giving patrons the option to enjoy free-flowing drinks for 90 minutes along with their delicious menu of burgers, burritos, and chicken parm.
5. Booth Museum Of Natural History
The Natural History Museum is the perfect destination for couples, singles, and friends to explore if the sun or rain becomes too much.
The Booth Museum focuses on British birds, butterflies from across the world, dinosaur bones, fossils, and Sussex wildlife. It was originally Victorian collector Edward Thomas Booth’s private museum, but now that it is open to the public, everyone can enjoy these fascinating finds. The best part? It is completely free!
The collection might be small, but you can take your time admiring the skeletons and taxidermy, or settle into the cosy Victorian study for a while.
6. Challenge An Escape Room
Paying a visit to an escape room is perfect if you know other indoor enthusiasts. Brighton has a surprisingly large number of escape rooms for a seaside destination, including Escape the Vault, Pier Pressure, The Lift, and Bewilder Box.
Each of these establishments offers unique experiences, so you can even head to several of them if you enjoy solving puzzles and feeling like you’re saving the world.
At Escape the Vault, you play as a thief looking to rob a bank vault in just 40 minutes. Pier Pressure has several rooms ranging in difficulty, with the easiest being Raver Quest (7/10) and the toughest Broken and Loot the Lanes (9/10). The Lift claims to have the most unique escape rooms, but The Lift Shaft is the most iconic as you have to fix a falling lift that will crush you. Bewilder Box also offers several challenging rooms where you have 60 minutes to get out.
7. Visit The Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion and Garden is a historic palace, complete with tunnels, historic artworks, and fanciful Chinese-inspired architecture. This extravagant building was the pleasure house of King George IV, with inspiration taken from India and China (or at least what Western architects imagined Chinese and Indian decor to look like). From afar it might even remind you of the Taj Mahal.
Of course, as an indoor lover, you will give the gardens a skip, but you can still explore the many halls and rooms to get a glimpse into what life used to be like for King George.
8. Throw Axes
Hatched Harry’s is the perfect destination for indoor enthusiasts looking to get rid of some stress. This axe-throwing venue is great for a group of friends or a solo adventurer who wants to try something unique. Don’t worry, you won’t be left alone with a deadly weapon—your visit will include a coach who will teach you how to throw an axe without injuring yourself or anyone else.
There are also “rage rooms” at the establishment where you can enjoy 45 minutes of smashing your way through glassware, printers, and TVs.
