Beyond Brighton
Denton Gardens
By the beach
About Denton Gardens
Denton Gardens, east of the pier, was given to the town in 1922 by Alderman J. G. Denton and opened in spring 1924. It has a sunken garden, a raised terrace and a herbaceous border, and its southern end leads straight onto the beach.
Why it's on our list
- Sunken garden
- Onto the beach
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Denton Gardens before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Denton Gardens are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Hove Lawns8.8 miCar or taxi 42 min
- Brighton i3609.3 miCar or taxi 45 min
- Preston Park9.4 miCar or taxi 45 min
- The Lanes9.8 miCar or taxi 47 min
- Brighton Dome9.9 miCar or taxi 47 min
- The North Laine9.9 miCar or taxi 47 min
- Royal Pavilion9.9 miCar or taxi 48 min
- Palace Pier9.9 miCar or taxi 48 min
Railway stations
- Hove station8.6 miCar or taxi 42 min
- Preston Park station9.4 miCar or taxi 45 min
- Brighton station9.8 miCar or taxi 47 min
- London Road (Brighton) station10 miCar or taxi 48 min