With its narrow streets adorned with bohemian boutiques and rare specialty shops, North Laine is a shopping hub that lives up to Brighton’s quirky and intriguing reputation. Eccentric and trendy independent stores adorn every corner of this commercial district. Make your way along the open-air streets on your visit to North Laine and search for all types of souvenirs, accessories and works of art.
Look around the various specialty stores to find fascinating gems that appear to transport you to another world or time. Explore the chocolate shops that use candy and cocoa to recreate lifelike works of art. Browse vintage fashion stores for kitschy clothing that may be on its way to becoming fashionable again.
Jewelry, glass and other fashion accessories line the shelves of the myriad boutiques. Purchase animal-friendly shoes and other products that put the environment first. Browse the works of art, including impressive sculptures, ceramics and metalwork.
The streets are also packed with fun gimmicks and features that will keep the kids entertained. Get your photo taken with iconic and funny backgrounds at the Photomatic Shop. Inspect the collections of weird and wonderful items in the Brighton Museum Shop. Adults may enjoy purchasing some of the bottles available at the Brighton Gin shop.
Talk with some of the shop owners about the history of the area, which has been completely transformed and renovated over the decades. Note that shops have individual opening times, but tend to run daily from late morning until late afternoon.
Find North Laine a little inland from the central hub of Brighton. Walk north from the Brighton Palace Pier for 10 to 15 minutes to reach this shopping area. You can also travel by train to the Brighton railway station, which is nestled in the northwestern corner of the district. Step outside the shopping paradise for other sights such as the Green Door Store, the Komedia Brighton and the Brighton Dome.
