Visit Hove

Beautiful, clean, friendly and inviting........ just four words used to describe Hove from a recent visitor survey.

Hove showcases the best of the City no matter what time of the year. With the sea painting a perfect backdrop and a magnificent variety of stunning Edwardian architecture and Regency terraces, squares, shops and cafes, Hove is an oasis to enjoy at your own pace.

An essential stop for any visitor wanting to know more about the area is the Hove Museum and Art Gallery, a fantastic FREE attraction that will delight the young and old alike. Other great venues in Hove include the Sussex County Cricket Club, Hove Lagoon and Foredown Tower.

Fancy a bit of relaxation in a beautiful green space or want somewhere where the children can run off some energy? The historical St. Ann’s Well Gardens and Hove Park both offer the perfect opportunity to either chill out or get active depending on your desires.

A perfect way to get to Hove is to “promenade” along the seafront until you reach Hove Lawns (with its colourful beach huts) and then stroll a couple of minutes north up one of the magnificent avenues until you reach Church Road with its array of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. The pedestrianised George Street is a short stroll eastwards offering another opportunity to shop and enjoy a continental atmosphere.

Next time you’re in Hove, stop and have a chat to one of our friendly shopkeeper’s, a barman or waiter they are always happy to suggest another “favourite place” in Hove.

Photos from around Hove.

Listen to the 'Historically Hove' Podcast

1. Take a break in St Ann’s Well Gardens

Explore one of the city’s prettiest parks. In the summer follow your nose to the aromas of the beautiful rose garden or take in an outdoor play. Join the “yummy mummies” in the fabulous café.

2. Catch a performance at The Old Market

Tucked away off Western Road, this venue hosts a range of plays, performances and book readings.

3. Have a “kick about” on Hove Lawns

Or throw a frisbee, walk the dog or just sit back and relax… in Hove’s very own grassy grounds by the sea.

4. Go Ginger!

Have a meal at The Gingerman restaurant on Norfolk Road or sip a pint (or cocktail) at the Ginger Pig Pub on Hove Street.

5. Admire the regency splendour of Adelaide Crescent

Imagine what life was like a couple of hundred years ago living in one of the majestic mansions in one of the city’s finest squares.

6. See a rainbow of colours on the seafront

Red and yellow and pink and blue… Hove’s beach huts are a riot of colour. Pick your favourite.

7. Treat your young ones…

Find the perfect book for your kids at the ‘Book Nook’ on 1^st Avenue.

8. Go continental at L’Eglise

Enjoy the culinary delights from across the Channel at one of Hove’s finest French restaurants.

9. Test your sporting skills on land and water at Hove Lagoon

Enjoy a game of pitch & putt, or sail a (model) boat.

10. Go to the dogs!

Enjoy an evening at Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium and look out for Ballyregan Bob, oh and Trap 6 is always a good bet…

11. Check out some local history at Hove Museum & Art Gallery

Kids of all ages will love the Wizard's Attic, discover Hove's role in the birth of cinema or just pop in for a cup of tea and a slice of cake

12. Splash out at Kind Alfred Leisure Centre

Go for a swim in the pool, or play a game of badminton or table tennis at Hove’s public sports centre.

13. Go for a pint (or two) in some of the areas funkiest pubs & bars.

From Western Road through to Church Road (and all around) is the place to relax for a drink – try The Freemasons, The Foragers and The Wick Inn to name but three.

14. Howzat!

Cheer on the Sussex boys at the cricket match at the County Ground on Eaton Road.

15. Take some time to contemplate…

Join in a lunchtime meditation class, go for a “retreat” or just simply enjoy a cup of tea and wander around the garden of the Bodhisattva Buddhist Centre on Lansdowne Road.

16. Enjoy some park life

Take the kids to the adventure playground or have a set of tennis at Hove Park – one of the city’s biggest and best.

17. Retail therapy

Hove is littered with a range of great independent shops – check out George Street and Western Road where you can buy everything from the finest champagne to original art.

18. Surf’s up!

Watch the daredevil wind-surfers and kite-surfers riding the waves of Hove beach.

19. Cheer on the ‘gulls.

Join the crowds at the Withdean Stadium to watch Brighton & Hove FC.

20. Let’s do brunch

Enjoy a late breakfast or early lunch at one of the many cafes along Western Road and Church Road. The Real Eating Company is just one fine example…

21. Get licking

Choose from the multitude of flavours at Marrocco’s ice cream parlour on King Esplanade. It’s a Hove institution. Be prepared to queue on a sunny day!

22. One, Two, Three, Four – go Avenue counting

Take a stroll up and down the avenues of Hove – there’s the First, Second, Third and Fourth (not forgetting ‘Grand’ in the middle!).

23. Make some time for “tee time”

Play a round or two at Brighton & Hove Golf Club or the West Hove Golf Club. Both offer a “19^th hole” too.

24. And the big hand says “violas!?”

In the summer check out the magnificent floral clock in the centre of Palmeira Square. It works too!

25. Talk like a local

When asked where you’ve been, say “Hove, actually”.

Listen to the 'Historically Hove' Podcast

Listen to the Podcast about the history of Hove. Thank you to Visit Brighton for allowing us to post this Podcast.

Places to Eat

Love & Co

www.loveandco.org.uk
Tel. 07962 061042

Cafe inside the Adult Education Centre in Connaught Road. Great Coffee and Rooms for hire!

Topolino Duo

67 Church Road, Hove BN3 2BD
www.topolinoduo.co.uk
Tel. 01273 725726

Popular family run traditional Italian restaurant in central Hove. They have a varied à la carte menu, choose from pasta, pizza, fish, steak, veal and vegetarian dishes. Fully licensed with a full range of wines and beers.

Getting Around Brighton and Hove

Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company

43 Conway Street, Hove BN3 3LT
www.buses.co.uk
Tel 01273 886200 (Bus)
Tel 01273 866222 (Coach)

Comprehensive bus network throughout the City and surrounding areas.The coaching division has luxury coaches for hire to corporate or individual clients.

Places to Stay