The first event on the new public space in front of the Royal Pavilion will be a Christmas market.
Cole’s Family Funfairs is running what the council says will be a small, traditional market from 26 November to 27 December, open each day from midday to 9pm.
Stalls will include Christmas crafts as well as food and drink such as hot chocolate, mulled wine, cheese, desserts and a Bavarian grill.
And there will also be live music on some days.
The space was created as part of the third phase of Brighton and Hove City Council’s revamp of Valley Gardens, which has seen roads re-routed from The Level to the Palace Pier.
Cabinet member for tourism David McGregor said: “It’s great to be bringing a traditional Christmas Market to Valley Gardens and making good use of our newest public space.
“The central and well-connected location will help to draw visitors to the city centre where they can easily get to the seafront, shopping areas and attractions to eat, drink, and spend time.
“We look forward to hosting many more events at Valley Gardens throughout next year, as well as seeing the popular ice rink return to a new venue at the Old Steine for Christmas 2027.”
Great place to have this, delivery give it a visit
Good news!!, Make Brighton more Christmas orientated this year, didn’t the weather mess it up last year. They have already put some of the decorations up in the city centre. I hope Churchill Square have a better Christmas tree this year.
Very pleased to hear this! Exciting
Will the benches need to be removed and the cycle path closed? Who is the event organiser behind this market?
See the article, “Cole’s Family Funfairs is running what the council says will be a small, traditional market”. Same business that operates the fireworks in Preston Park.
How long to pay back the £13m public money for VG3 though? The underused cycle lane is in the way of any events. Plus where are the traders supposed to park?
Explain why you think there is £13m to be paid back.
The cycle lane is well used. It will require segregating but not closing during the event.
I don’t think the cycle path is underused. But then again I don’t have an axe to grind.
Thanks Trace, but this article is unrelated to your hobby horse de jour.
Very strange take, I see plenty of cyclists using the cycle lane. I don’t even understand what you mean about ‘paying back’ the public money? It’s a good example public money being invested for something everyone can benefit from. I think the new Valley Gardens is – although not perfect – miles better than what we had before and the whole stretch from St. Peter’s down to the seafront is so much nicer now.
Wonderful news, it felt sad last year with no central Christmas event
I agree with the gentlemen above; I’ve always been fond of the Christmas Market and events, and I’ve noticed their absence. I’m looking forward to it, personally!
What about the impact on offices, businesses and language schools in the vicinity, especially with live music?