Parks · Our pick in Brighton
Hove Park
A miniature steam railway
About Hove Park
Hove Park, on Goldstone Crescent, has open grass, mature trees, flower beds, sports and a playground, in the council’s words; a miniature steam railway runs along its western edge, and the Fingermaze lies at its eastern edge. The café is open daily.
Why it's on our list
- Miniature steam railway
- The Fingermaze
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hove Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Hove Park 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.
Nearest railway stations
- HoveRail0.5 mi10 min walk
- AldringtonRail0.6 mi12 min walk
- Preston ParkRail0.7 mi15 min walk
Key sights
- Preston Park0.7 miWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Hove Lawns1.4 miWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Brighton i3601.7 miWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The North Laine1.8 miWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Brighton Dome2.0 miWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- The Lanes2.0 miWalk 40 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Royal Pavilion2.0 miWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Palace Pier2.3 miCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
Railway stations
- Hove station0.5 miWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Preston Park station0.7 miWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- London Road (Brighton) station1.6 miWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Brighton station1.7 miWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min