Title: Things to Do in Poynings in 2026 | Expedia.com [Poynings Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Poynings.dx3000010131)[Hotels in Poynings](https://expedia.com/Poynings-Hotels.d3000010131.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Poynings](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Poynings.d3000010131.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Poynings](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Poynings.d3000010131.Car-Rental-Guide)[Poynings Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Poynings.d3000010131.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Poynings ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Poynings Types of activities [Poynings Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Poynings.dx3000010131) ![The view from Devil's Dyke, near Brighton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010131/72582d3b-6452-4b85-96ab-1db7731680f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010131/72582d3b-6452-4b85-96ab-1db7731680f9.jpg) by [Mattbuck](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mattbuck) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![The village of Poynings and surrounds in West Sussex, England, viewed from Devil's Dyke.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010131/fb8652a5-a915-4be2-a11b-4c123fe84d4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Devil's Dyke near Brighton, Sussex.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010131/b09c1a75-3198-4a51-8567-a718530230db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010131/b09c1a75-3198-4a51-8567-a718530230db.jpg) by [Mattbuck](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mattbuck) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![Fulking cricket pitch, seen from Devil's Dyke in Sussex.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010131/6a61373e-96b4-40c3-a5b0-95a5ab8c6ea2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010131/6a61373e-96b4-40c3-a5b0-95a5ab8c6ea2.jpg) by [Mattbuck](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mattbuck) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![Devils Dyke walk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010131/14c4f697-2534-4967-9582-cc05f495065a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Poynings must see attractions ### 1\. Brighton Beach Brighton Beach is a popular seaside escape that buzzes with activity during the summer. Go for a stroll along the promenade, ride fairground attractions on a Victorian pier and revel in the lively atmosphere of the beach’s busy cafés, restaurants and clubs. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Brighton-Beach-Seafront.d6081139.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brighton Beach which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081139/e6925ac8-9790-479e-901e-db32a3e6d4e7.jpg) ### 2\. Brighton Centre The Brighton Centre is a multipurpose arena that hosts a variety of events such as conferences, music and sports. It has an audience capacity of 4,500 and an exhibition space of 53,820 square feet (5,000 square meters). Set on the seafront, Brighton Centre has been an integral part of the city’s cultural scene since opening in 1977\. It has a Brutalist architectural design that was unique in England at the time of its inauguration. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Brighton-Centre-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081141.Vacation-Attraction) ![AY7KWM Brighton seafront - the view of the Brighton Centre and the Grand Hotel, East Sussex, England. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081141/27922724-72c1-4283-b724-65f5c9ce528f.jpg) ### 3\. Brighton Pier Brighton Pier is the heart of the town’s seaside entertainment scene. Spend an afternoon eating cotton candy and riding thrilling roller coasters and come back in the evening for a stroll. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Brighton-Pier-Seafront.d6081149.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brighton Pier featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081149/1000d9d9-855f-4b1c-a0e1-ced60e933cfd.jpg) ### 4\. South Downs National Park Visit South Downs National Park, a vast green haven made up of rolling hills and picturesque woodland. Dotted throughout this extensive serene area are market hamlets with traditional pubs and inns. Get a sense of the local culture across these quaint villages. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/South-Downs-National-Park-England.d6281494.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beachy Head featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092017/9d5d943c-1c47-41df-8adb-359e41c442b5.jpg) ### 5\. Brighton Marina Brighton Marina consists of a harbor full of boats and a maze of houses overlooking the English Channel. The 127-acre (51-hectare) labyrinth is charming in its simplicity and is home to gated communities with townhouses and apartments. Spend the afternoon browsing its various leisure centers, shops and restaurants with waterfront views. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Brighton-Marina-Seafront.d6081145.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brighton Marina featuring a marina, a house and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081145/d5a0e65e-7deb-4d23-9277-1b2c522a8055.jpg) ### 6\. Preston Park The city’s largest green area, Preston Park, has a lake, children’s playground and vast forest. The site consists of 63 acres (26 hectares) of pleasant parkland. Visit for its regular outdoor events, such as music performances, circuses and family activities. Enjoy a picnic on a lovely green patch in the shade of a tree while you watch the kids at play. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Preston-Park-Brighton.d6081221.Vacation-Attraction) ![Preston Park which includes a park and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081221/5eb0e14d-c89e-41f7-87bf-a9e4476f7252.jpg) ### 7\. University of Sussex The University of Sussex is an educational institute nestled in the shadow of the beautiful South Downs National Park. Walk alongside students and between an interesting collection of architectural landmarks. Be part of student-organized events and follow a trail around the campus’ surrounding countryside. Established in 1961, the University of Sussex counts Nobel Prize laureates among its staff and notable politicians among its alumni. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/University-Of-Sussex-Brighton.d6081249.Vacation-Attraction) ![East Sussex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081249/8ace98b9-d461-4996-b14f-02c05c410be8.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3000010131) ## Recommended things to do in Poynings | Number of things to do | 66 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Brighton rocks: An audio tour of the city's music history along Brighton Be...](/things-to-do/brighton-rocks-an-audio-tour-of-the-citys-music-history-along-brighton-beach.a3459078.activity-details): $5 | | Top 5 things to do | [Brighton: Zip Wire Experience Ticket](/things-to-do/brighton-zip-line-experience-ticket.a4857201.activity-details)[SEA LIFE Brighton](/things-to-do/sea-life-brighton.a591967.activity-details)[Brighton: Cabaret Carousel Show Ticket](/things-to-do/brighton-secret-burlesque-society-show-ticket-and-meal.a48783972.activity-details)[From Brighton: Cambridge and Greenwich Day Trip](/things-to-do/from-brighton-cambridge-and-greenwich-day-trip.a44626584.activity-details)[From Brighton: Oxford, Windsor and Eton Full Day Trip](/things-to-do/from-brighton-oxford-windsor-and-eton-full-day-trip.a4573280.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Brighton: Zip Wire Experience Ticket](/things-to-do/brighton-zip-line-experience-ticket.a4857201.activity-details)[SEA LIFE Brighton](/things-to-do/sea-life-brighton.a591967.activity-details)[Brighton View 360 Entry Ticket with Exhibition Access](/things-to-do/brighton-view-360-entry-ticket-with-exhibition-access.a50746937.activity-details)[Brighton Self-Guided Walk: Regency Glamour to Mod Revolution](/things-to-do/brighton-self-guided-walk-regency-glamour-to-mod-revolution.a51096043.activity-details)[Sauna and Cold Plunge Experience](/things-to-do/sauna-and-cold-plunge-experience-among-brighton-lanes.a51027966.activity-details) | | With kids | [SEA LIFE Brighton](/things-to-do/sea-life-brighton.a591967.activity-details)[From Brighton: Cambridge and Greenwich Day Trip](/things-to-do/from-brighton-cambridge-and-greenwich-day-trip.a44626584.activity-details)[From Brighton: Oxford, Windsor and Eton Full Day Trip](/things-to-do/from-brighton-oxford-windsor-and-eton-full-day-trip.a4573280.activity-details)[Brighton View 360 Entry Ticket with Exhibition Access](/things-to-do/brighton-view-360-entry-ticket-with-exhibition-access.a50746937.activity-details)[Seven Sisters & South Downs Tour with Train Tickets Included](/things-to-do/seven-sisters-south-downs-tour-with-train-tickets-included.a1124134.activity-details) | ## What to do in Poynings --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Poynings? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Poynings ![Brighton Beach which includes a city and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081139/09acea9f-b851-4d18-ba66-823c61185ba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brighton Beach Visit this famous spot on the Sussex coast, where you can enjoy waterside activities during the day and an energetic nightlife after dark. [](https://expedia.com/Brighton-Beach-Seafront.d6081139.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brighton_BrightonCentre_6081141_003](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081141/e57f8c20-f12e-4cd5-8b45-e5fdd42efaa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brighton Centre From rock and pop concerts to children’s entertainment and sports tournaments, this is one of the most popular live event venues in Brighton. [](https://expedia.com/Brighton-Centre-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081141.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brighton Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081149/7577989d-a2ed-4d86-b925-afdb13b05258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brighton Pier Enjoy fun-filled hours at this Brighton attraction, home to fairground rides, amusement arcades and classic seaside snacks. [](https://expedia.com/Brighton-Pier-Seafront.d6081149.Vacation-Attraction) ![Reading FC take on BHAFC in the FACup](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046944/fe533d2f-be4b-498f-adb5-9107ca0142a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### American Express Stadium Catch an event at American Express Stadium during your trip to Brighton. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/American-Express-Stadium-Brighton.d6273991.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brighton Marina which includes a marina and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081145/cbcf306d-d3e1-4b82-87e2-6734a7c8ab54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brighton Marina Take a leisurely stroll around this remarkable port, where houses and apartments stand alongside moorings for impressive ships and yachts. [](https://expedia.com/Brighton-Marina-Seafront.d6081145.Vacation-Attraction) ![Preston Park featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081221/9812660b-ecab-4793-bf79-ed3d29253830.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Preston Park Get a closer look at some of the world’s oldest elm trees at this spacious park where concerts and fairs take place. [](https://expedia.com/Preston-Park-Brighton.d6081221.Vacation-Attraction) ![East Sussex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081249/8ace98b9-d461-4996-b14f-02c05c410be8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Sussex From a library stacked with original editions by famous authors to a performing arts venue and nature walks, there’s always something to see and do at this public research uni near Brighton. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Sussex-Brighton.d6081249.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brighton Royal Pavilion which includes a mosque, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081153/a7ff3ec6-824f-4f05-aae3-37c54502b43e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brighton Royal Pavilion An eye-catching mix of Asian motifs and royal grandeur, this palace is one of the most magnificent buildings in the United Kingdom. [](https://expedia.com/Brighton-Royal-Pavilion-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081153.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brighton Dome featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154542/bebf5ebe-fa77-488f-a786-62e5e3c2ac41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brighton Dome Watch a dramatic performance, a classical music display or a modern dance show in these historic buildings that once housed the royal family’s horses. [](https://expedia.com/Brighton-Dome-Brighton-City-Centre.d6154542.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Poynings ![Peace Statue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6260951/7a178ba2-dc02-4eba-8f01-092d1c97f300.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hove ![Brighton Beach which includes a pebble beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081139/415c4765-bea6-42be-a038-d8a0c99411ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Brighton ![windmills at sunset in pink and blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134297/c9238d60-40f6-4d3e-913f-137674b79d47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hassocks ![The village of Fulking and surrounds in West Sussex, England, viewed from Devil's Dyke.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341990/f42abde8-92b9-4ff3-8375-dd97d6b65e89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Henfield ![Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Hurstpierpoint, District of Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England. Hurstpierpoint's Anglican parish church was built in 1843–45 by Charles Barry. listed at Grade II* by English Heritage (IoE Code 302614)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011048/cde8669d-0ce3-4692-84fa-53a216859d57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hurstpierpoint ![Bramlands Lane](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118847354/0750e836-8113-4aa0-b666-8e91f733e7f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Bob Parkes](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17685) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Woodmancote ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Poynings worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Poynings? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Poynings? ### Is three days enough to stay in Poynings? ### What are some activities to do in Poynings with kids? > - [SEA LIFE Brighton](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sea-life-brighton.a591967.activity-details) > - [From Brighton: Cambridge and Greenwich Day Trip](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-brighton-cambridge-and-greenwich-day-trip.a44626584.activity-details) > - [From Brighton: Oxford, Windsor and Eton Full Day Trip](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-brighton-oxford-windsor-and-eton-full-day-trip.a4573280.activity-details) > - [Brighton View 360 Entry Ticket with Exhibition Access](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/brighton-view-360-entry-ticket-with-exhibition-access.a50746937.activity-details) > - [Seven Sisters & South Downs Tour with Train Tickets Included](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/seven-sisters-south-downs-tour-with-train-tickets-included.a1124134.activity-details) ### What to do in Poynings for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Poynings? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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