North Laine
About half a mile of wandering ·
About
North Laine sits just above the Lanes and has a completely different character, less polished and more bohemian, with independent record shops, vintage clothing, street art, and vegan cafes. This is where Brighton's alternative reputation actually shows itself on the street rather than in guidebooks. Trafalgar Street and Sydney Street are the main spines to wander, and it is a good area for people who find the Lanes a bit twee or touristy. It is walkable directly from the train station, so it makes sense as a first or last stop on a day trip.
Highlights
- ✓Independent record and vintage shops
- ✓Street art on Kensington Street and the side alleys
- ✓Vegan and vegetarian cafes
- ✓A direct walk from Brighton station
Tips
- →Start here if arriving by train, it is a five-minute walk from the station
- →Saturdays are liveliest but also busiest
- →Look for the street art down the smaller side streets off Trafalgar Street
Best Season
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