Discover 10 Exciting Activities You Can Enjoy while staying in our Airbnb in Hove

Wondering what to do while staying in Hove? Whether you are here for a day trip, a weekend away staying at our Airbnb or even longer there is so much to enjoy. Here are our top ten activities in and around Hove.

01

The Brighton i360 Iconic

At the border of Brighton and Hove Ascend 450 feet in the world's first vertical cable car for views that stretch across the entire Sussex coastline, the South Downs and, on a clear spring morning, as far as the eye dares. Champagne in hand, the English Channel has never looked so cinematic. Book at sunset for a genuinely unforgettable experience as a couple.

02

Open air swimming at Sea Lanes Active

Follow the seafront East from hove lawns to find Brighton's extraordinary open-water swimming destination — built on a once-derelict site and now a beacon of sustainability — offers an olympic size heated outdoor swimming pool right on the beach. Gliding along the coastline with the Downs as backdrop is as close to perfection as the English coast allows.

03

A Morning at the Royal Pavilion Culture

The Prince Regent's pleasure palace is one of Europe's most gloriously eccentric buildings — all Indo-Saracenic minarets and Regency excess, presiding over the town with magnificent indifference to architectural convention. Arrive early, before the crowds, and lose yourselves in rooms of breathtaking opulence. The surrounding gardens are made for lingering.

04

Cycling the Seafront to the Marina Scenic

Hire Beryl bikes from the seafront in front of Hove Beach House Airbnb and set off east along Hove promenade, past the last of the Victorian arches and the haunting skeleton of the West Pier, all the way to Brighton Marina. The route combines architecture, sea air and effortless pleasure — the kind of morning that makes you wonder why you ever stay indoors.

05

Volk's Electric Railway Heritage

Board Britain's oldest electric railway — opened in 1883 and still delightfully itself — for a mile-long journey along the seafront. Winner of Heritage Railway of the Year 2024, it is a genuine piece of living history, best enjoyed with the sea breeze through the open carriage and the uncomplicated joy of something that simply works.

06

Exploring The Lanes & North Laine Shopping

Brighton's celebrated Lanes are a warren of 17th-century alleyways given over to independent jewellers, antiquarians and specialty boutiques. North Laine, their younger, more bohemian neighbour, rewards an afternoon of gentle wandering: vintage fashion, independent bookshops, ceramic studios, and the kind of coffee shop that takes its oat milk seriously.

07

A Walk to Devil's Dyke Nature

Just twenty minutes from Hove by bus, Devil's Dyke is the South Downs' most dramatic viewpoint — a natural amphitheatre cut into the chalk hills with panoramic views across the Weald that have been described as the finest inland view in England. Pack a picnic and spend a slow summer afternoon among the wildflowers and skylarks.

08

Beach Volleyball at Yellowave Active

Hove's brilliant sand sports venue offers six beach volleyball courts, tennis and footvolley — all played on proper sand, with a café, sunshine and a view of the sea. A favourite from spring onwards, it transforms a beach afternoon into something active, social and genuinely exhilarating. No prior experience required.

09

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Culture

Set in the heart of the Royal Pavilion estate, Brighton Museum houses collections spanning fine and decorative art, fashion, natural history and local history of rare depth and quality. The Egyptian and Art Nouveau collections are particularly outstanding. A rainy afternoon here — or simply an hour of unexpected discovery — consistently delights.

10

Sunset Drinks at Rockwater Romantic

Perched on the Hove seafront with floor-to-ceiling glass and panoramic views of the English Channel, Rockwater was designed for moments exactly like this: two people, the sun descending into a copper sea, and a perfectly made Aperol Spritz. Arrive in the late afternoon and secure a window seat. The sunsets here are genuinely extraordinary.

Where to Stay

Hove Beach House Airbnb Guest Favourite

Tucked behind a private courtyard garden just steps from the shore, Hove Beach House is the kind of find that renders hotel stays permanently redundant. This beautifully appointed self-contained Annex with high vaulted ceilings, considered interiors and extraordinary natural light offers the intimacy of a private home with none of the compromise. Described by guests as "an interior design master class" and a "hidden gem,"A place to slow down, close the door, and escape the everyday.