Queen's Park
🏟 Playground & park · Queen's Park, Brighton
Queen's Park
A historic hillside park in the heart of Brighton with a children's playground, lake and cafe. Free and always open.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Always open, all year round · Free · No booking needed
About Queen's Park
Queen's Park is a historic Victorian park set on gently sloping ground close to the centre of Brighton. Managed by Brighton & Hove City Council, it is always open, all year round, and free to visit. The park has a children's playground, and a cafe sits right beside it, open daily through the summer from 10.30am to 5.30pm and, in winter, weather permitting. Public toilets, including an accessible toilet near the play area, are in the building next to the cafe facing the play park, open 10am to 4pm. The park's ornamental lake, mature trees and open lawns make it a popular spot for families and local residents alike. Many pathways run through the park and most are accessible, with a large number of benches to rest on; the southern end is the most level area, while some of the smaller entrances are gated and may cause difficulties for wheelchair users. There is no on-site car park, so visitors rely on on-street parking, though designated accessible bays are available near the park. Its blend of play space, water feature and heritage landscaping makes Queen's Park a well-rounded day out.
⭐ What makes this place special
- cafe
- ornamental lake
- accessible toilet
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: On-street only; designated accessible parking bays near the park
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
- Accessibility: Many pathways through the park, most accessible, with a large number of benches; the southern end is the most level area. Some smaller entrances are gated and could cause difficulties for wheelchair users.
🧒 Ages & play
- children's playground
📍 Nearby places to play
- Saunders Park · approx 0.8 miles · Lewes Road, Brighton
- Preston Park · approx 1.1 miles · Preston
- St Ann's Well Gardens · approx 1.3 miles · Hove
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Queen's Park free?
Yes. Queen's Park is a public park managed by Brighton & Hove City Council, free to enter and always open all year round.
What is in the playground?
There is a children's playground in the park, with a cafe and accessible toilet right beside it facing the play area.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
Yes. A cafe sits beside the playground (open daily in summer), and public toilets including an accessible one are in the building next to it, open 10am to 4pm.
Where is Queen's Park?
Queen's Park is off West Drive in the Queen's Park area of Brighton, postcode BN2 0QU, close to the city centre.
Is there parking?
There is no on-site car park, but on-street parking is available with designated accessible bays near the park.