Visit Hove for art galleries, spas and Regency architecture in an exclusive and peaceful area. Despite being a town in its own right, it is often considered by locals as a tranquil and upscale suburb or neighborhood of trendy Brighton. Get a glimpse of the affluent side of this coastal hub while walking between lavish mansions.
With its surprising collections of toys, handicrafts and historic artifacts, the Hove Museum and Art Gallery is one of the town’s primary attractions. Explore the museum’s Film and Contemporary Craft sections and bring your kids to look at old-world games and toys in the Wizard’s Attic.
Appreciate the majestic Victorian architecture in Hove with a visit to the Palmeira Mansions and the Denmark Villas. For something more active, try wakeboarding, windsurfing and stand-up paddling on the Hove Lagoon.
Take advantage of hot summer weather with a trip to St. Ann’s Well Gardens and Café. Meander along the park’s pleasant paths and stop for a break to read a book on one of the benches. Alternatively head to the larger Hove Park, a set of leafy grounds with its own café and sports fields. Exercise in the King Alfred Leisure Centre along the coast. It is great for visits on rainy days, with indoor pool, gym and sports hall facilities.
Hove is a leisurely counterpart to its bohemian neighbor of Brighton. Relax with a Thai massage at the Body Base Hove Spa or try a deep tissue massage at Natural Balance Therapies. Continue pampering your body at Revitalise, a complex providing Pilates, yoga and beauty therapies.
Hove is just west of central Brighton, comprising the areas of Denmark Villas, Aldrington and Portslade-by-Sea. Walk west from the Brighton Palace Pier for about 20 minutes until you reach the Peace Statue, which marks the crossover into Hove. The Hove railway station is just one stop from Brighton. Travel west to reach Shoreham-by-Sea and the Brighton City Airport.
