In the Heart of the Town
New Road sits at the heart of Brighton’s cultural quarter, linking the Royal Pavilion gardens to the new library. Crafted in natural stone, this bustling pedestrian-friendly walkway is lined with theatres, trendy bars and restaurants. You’ll find the gardens and café of The Royal Pavilion, The Theatre Royal and the Brighton Pavilion Theatre. Nearby are the Lanes and North Laine shopping areas while the sea is just a short five minute walk away.
Getting Here
Brighton New Road
Opposite Royal Pavilion
East Sussex BN1
From Brighton Rail Station
Brighton New Road is just a short 15-minute walk from here.
Bus
There are bus stops (for local buses) just outside the Royal Pavilion on Old Steine. All local buses traveling into the city stop in North Street, just a five-minute walk away.
Coach
From Pool Valley Coach Station New Road is just a five-minute walk. National Express coaches arrive here from London and major London airports.
Parking
Parking around the Royal Pavilion and in the city is limited. There is all day pay and display parking available along Madeira Drive (between Brighton Pier and the Marina). There are city centre car parks and NCP car parks close to the Royal Pavilion. A Park and Ride service is available from Withdean Stadium in the north of the city. It is signposted from the A23 and enables you to park your car and catch a bus to the Royal Pavilion.
Getting to Brighton
By road
London to Brighton is 60 miles/96 kilometers and takes around one hour. It takes 45 minutes to get to Brighton from the M25, the London orbital motorway, traveling south along the M23 and A23.
By rail
London to Brighton by train takes less than an hour.
Regular services depart from London Bridge and London Victoria. Other services travel into the city along the coast from the East and West.
Places to eat
In Brighton’s cultural quarter you are spoilt for choice for places to eat. On New Street itself you’ll find Brighton’s ever popular pizzeria Pinocchio. There’s also El Mexicano, an authentic Mexican restaurant and Spanish tapas bar serving food freshly prepared on the premises. On nearby Jubilee Street, there’s the divine Carluccios where you’ll discover an array of authentic Italian delicacies including risottos and handmade pastas. The coffee and cakes here are unsurpassed. Japanese food fans will also find a Yo! Sushi, while Latin American food lovers will delight in the healthy, but also family-friendly fare at Las Iguanas.
