Parks · Our pick in Brighton
Preston Park
The largest urban park
About Preston Park
Preston Park, on the London Road north of the centre, is the largest urban park in the city, in the council’s words. It has gardens, sports pitches and cafés, and hosts concerts, fairs and family days.
Why it's on our list
- Gardens and cafés
- Next to Preston Manor
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Preston Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Preston 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
- Preston ParkRail0.1 mi1 min walk
- HoveRail1.0 mi20 min walk
- London Road (Brighton)Rail1.0 mi21 min walk
Key sights
- The North Laine1.5 miWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Hove Lawns1.6 miWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Brighton Dome1.7 miWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Brighton i3601.7 miWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Royal Pavilion1.8 miWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Lanes1.8 miWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Palace Pier2.1 miWalk 42 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 13 min
Railway stations
- Hove station1.0 miWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- London Road (Brighton) station1.0 miWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Brighton station1.3 miWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min