THE UK will take its next step out of lockdown on May 17, with indoor entertainment venues due to reopen and restaurants and pubs once again allowed to seat customers indoors.
With this latest easing of restrictions, many Brighton venues will breathe a sigh of relief at being able to welcome visitors once again.
So where can you go from Monday?
We have compiled a list of some of the attractions we've missed the most.
Royal Pavilion
One of city's most well-known landmarks, the Royal Pavilion was once the home of King George VI and was used as a retreat by King William IV and briefly by Queen Victoria.
Completed in 1823 and influenced by both Chinese and Indian architecture and fashion, the Pavilion was also used as a military hospital during the First World War, treating sick and injured soldiers from the Indian Army.
Visitors can explore the Pavilion with an audio guide available for free from their smartphone.
Reopening May 17
Admission: £8 for Brighton residents (BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN41), with free entry for up to four children
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
If you’re paying the Pavilion a visit, why not take a trip to the nearby Brighton Museum?
Not long now! The Royal Pavilion reopens on 17 May. Have you booked your ticket yet?
— Brighton Museums (@BrightonMuseums) May 11, 2021
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There you can see a range of exhibitions including the works of Picasso, Eric Ravilious and Grayson Perry.
You can also learn more about Brighton’s penchant for alternative fashion and take a close look at our city’s LGBTQ+ history.
Reopening 18 May
Admission: Free for Brighton and Hove residents
i360
The i360 is the place to go for a bird's-eye view of the city.
From its glass pod 450 feet (138 metres) in the air, you can see up to 26 miles away.
You can take in the view of the Sussex coast from Bexhill to Chichester, along with the South Downs National Park and Beachy Head.
Reopening 17 May
Admission: £16.50 for adults, £11.10 for 16-24 year olds, £8.25 for children
Volks Railway
If you’re travelling to the Marina, do it in style on the world’s oldest operating electric railway.
Exciting news! The Volk's Railway will reopen again on Saturday the 29th May for the 2021 season. We can't wait to see you all again. #Brighton pic.twitter.com/wf7TXEA3nE
— Volk's Electric Railway (@volksrailway) April 1, 2021
Opened in 1883 by inventor Magnus Volk, the railway extends one mile across the seafront from near Brighton Palace Pier to Black Rock, a short walk from the Marina.
Take the 12-minute journey and enjoy the view of Brighton beach.
Reopening 29 May
Admission: Adult return £5.05, child return £3.15, senior return £3.95
Sea Life Brighton
Fun for the whole family, Sea Life Brighton boasts more than 3,500 animals and at least 100 different species to discover.
Encounter everything from stingrays and jellyfish to seahorses and octopuses, all under Victorian archways from 1872.
Make sure to walk through the underwater viewing tunnel to get a close look at Lulu the green sea turtle, or take a closer look by boarding the glass bottom boat.
Reopening 17 May
Admission: From £17.20 for adults, from £13.50 for children, £20 for the glass bottom boat experience for up to six people
Beach Box Sauna Spa
Lockdown has been tough on all of us, so if you are looking to relax and unwind, the Beach Box Sauna Spa is the place to go.
Chill-out in one of three saunas, made from upcycled packing crates and converted horse trailers, they offer an unbeatable view of the sea.
Guests can choose from a range of treatments, including organic clay face masks, thermal massage leaf whisks and even an ice bath.
- READ MORE: 'This may be the end of us' – popular sauna forced to close by Public Health officials
Reopening 17 May
Admission: From £80
A trip to the cinema
Although many films have been available via streaming during lockdown, nothing beats the excitement of watching a movie at the cinema, popcorn in hand, escaping from the outside world for a few hours.
Fortunately, Brighton and Hove has a range of great cinemas to choose from; including Duke’s at Komedia near North Laine, the Odeon on Western Road, and Duke of York’s Picturehouse on Preston Road, which is believed to be Britain’s oldest operating cinemas.
So grab a ticket and enjoy some movie magic.
Reopening 17 May
Admission: Varies depending on the cinema
Explore Brighton’s pubs
With summer on the horizon, there's not been a better time to head to the pub and catch up with some friends.
And with restrictions easing to allow indoor seating, there is now more opportunities to do just that.
Brighton boasts more than 900 pubs across the city - more per square mile than London - and some will be opening their doors for the first time since the pandemic began.
Indoor seating from 17 May
Theatre Royal and the Brighton Dome
With the Brighton Festival well underway, now is a great time to catch a show at one of Brighton’s arts venues.
The wait is finally over, we're back! Join us in celebrating the arts online, around the city and safely back on stage throughout May with Guest Director @lemnsissay Dive in🤿 book your tickets now: https://t.co/wTnFBvXJh8 pic.twitter.com/RtEptyIZDm
— Brighton Festival (@brightfest) May 1, 2021
Performances at the The Brighton Dome range from pianists and award-winning comedians to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's renditions of Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn.
The Theatre Royal is also welcoming audiences once again to West End shows like Dirty Dancing and Hairspray, as well as soprano star Lesley Garrett and Brighton’s Drag Race UK queen Joe Black.
Reopening 17 May
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