Old Steine Gardens — Attraction in Great Britain

Old Steine Gardens is a lovely green escape right in the middle of Brighton – kind of like nature’s version of a coffee break. It’s small but mighty, with its well-kept lawns and flower beds saying, “Hey, we may be petite, but we’ve got charm for days!”

The Victorian fountain is the centerpiece, and it’s like the gardens’ way of saying, "Look at me! I’m fancy!" It’s a nice spot to sit and pretend you’re in a period drama – just don’t expect any Jane Austen characters to stroll by. You’re more likely to see a seagull giving you the side-eye for your sandwich.

While the gardens are peaceful, they’re not immune to Brighton’s hustle and bustle. It’s one of those places where you can meditate on the sound of...traffic. So if you’re looking for serenity, maybe stick some earplugs in, or just embrace the city’s “lively” soundtrack. After all, who needs zen when you’ve got double-decker buses and the occasional skateboarder flying past?

All in all, Old Steine Gardens is like the pocket-sized Swiss army knife of parks: compact, practical, and ready for anything – even if that’s just a quick sit-down before you go tackle...

Brighton's beautiful heart. At any time of year this place has a special magic, especially if you are lucky enough to see the Victoria fountain, with its unique three dolphin design in full flow (which doesn't happen very often now presumably due to council cutbacks). The small cafe with its terrace is a great place to have a light snack, excellent coffee or tea or ice cream. The staff are friendly. Trivia: The cafe pavilion was not always a cafe. Up until the 1990s it housed the public toilets! The 1930s style matches the bus stops in front of the Royal Pavilion and the cafe in the...

During Brighton Festival Fringe month May/June, occupied by The Spiegeltent and a host of other entertainment venues/food and drink. Usually flower gardens, seating around the Victoria Fountain and adjacent to Brighton War Memorial, dedicated to the Service Men and Women of Brighton, who gave their lives in the 1914-1918 War, including my maternal Grandfather, Cyril Thomas Harding; and those in the 1939-1945 War; the Egyptian Campaigns; and subsequent Campaigns. A pleasant area, if you don't mind the...