Events

Murder 57 presents Catherine’s Wheel. Friday 1st November

Murder Mystery evening, book event only or with hotel stay including breakfast. Afternoon tea option available.

Catherine Emerson is a pyrotechnician. She has ambitions of winning the International Fireworks world championships but has yet to qualify. This year she has high hopes of a good result, despite her failures in recent years. Tonight is the pre-qualification event dinner and excitement will be building. But did someone sabotage Catherine’s attempts last year? Who is the new mystery entrant? And would somebody kill to ensure success?

To book your tickets please contact Murder 57 directly or book on their website https://murder57.digitickets.co.uk/event/21492822

Brighton i360

Discover Brighton, the South Downs and the Sussex coastline from 138 meters up in the sky, from a giant glass viewing pod. Spot rooftop artwork, wind farms out at sea and other local landmarks as you take a 25 minute ride on the Brighton i360.

Designed by the same architects who created the London Eye, the British Airways i360 stands taller and the viewing pod is 10 times the size of a London Eye capsule. There is room for up to 175 visitors to stand at the edge of the pod and look out, or to move around and see the view from different angles.

An on-board Sky Bar serves sparkling wine and other locally sourced drinks, so you can raise a glass while taking in the views.

The Brighton i360 is just a 5 minute walk from the hotel.

The Marwood Café

If Kitsch and Kitsch were to meet and have a baby, and that offspring were to regenerate into a Kitsch Brigade, that force might match the decor at The Marwood Café.

In keeping with Brighton’s long and proud counterculture tradition, the coffeehouse leaves no corner un-funkified.

What’s wonderfully weird? Pretty much everything – a table fashioned from an 80s video game, blinking fairy lights, walls and ceilings festooned with vintage action figures.

Settle into a mismatched chair for some of the strongest java in town. Order a cheese toastie made in a toaster from the 70s. For a pause from the retro pop-culture explosion, head out into the little known garden – really more of a yard with equally uncoordinated seating.

The Marwood Café, located at 52 Ship Street Court is a 15 minute walk from the hotel.

Hove Lagoon

Splash, sail and windsurf at Hove Lagoon Watersports.

Hove’s history with pleasure boats dates to the early 19th century, when aristocrats first turned to the seaside area for tourism. However, it’s doubtful that any Victorian royal could have envisioned doing flips on a wakeboard at 20 miles per hour, or touring the coast in a roaring powerboat.

The centre’s placid lagoon is a great spot for learning how to sail a dinghy, or for getting the hang of windsurfing. Try stand up paddle boarding in calm ocean shallows, or venture into more challenging waves.

What if you’re not into aquatic exertion? You can always just relax on the welcoming sands of the centre’s beach.

Hove Lagoon is a 40 minute walk or a 5 minute drive from the hotel. 

Upper Gardner Street Market

Flush with independent shops and bohemian boutiques, Brighton has no shortage of eclectic shopping options. But none more so than Upper Gardner Street’s Saturday market.

For nearly a century – some say longer – merchants have been hawking their wares in the lane. Browse rare books, unique antiques and scarce collectibles. How about gourmet street food?

But while you’re flipping through the retro vinyl, take a moment to look up at the real vintage wonders all around you. Developed in the early 1800s, many of the buildings remain as they were nearly two centuries ago.

Search for cottages built in 1828, a home that dates to 1826 and a school constructed in 1887. These are the truly rare finds.

Upper Gardner Street Market runs every Saturday from 9am and is a 25 minute walk from the hotel. 

The Prince Albert Pub

Getting your face on the façade of the Prince Albert Pub is easy – all you have to do is become a music superstar and then die.

Topped by iconic images of Kurt Cobain and Johnny Cash flashing a questionable finger, the mural was created by two local graffiti artists. Over two dozen music legends, including John Lennon, Amy Winehouse and Jimi Hendrix, are colourfully splashed across the three-storey pub.

There’s also a replica of Kissing Coppers from anonymous artist Banksy, who painted the original there in 2004.

Why isn’t your favourite star up there? You can take that complaint to the pub’s owner. The artists depicted reflect his taste in music, and he’s unapologetic about his selections.

The Prince Albert pub serves food and drink and is a 20 minute walk from the hotel. 

SEA LIFE Brighton

Dive into an amazing journey through the original Victorian architecture of the world’s oldest operating aquarium, built in 1872.

Get up close and personal with over 3,500 interesting creatures.

Open daily and just a 20 minute walk from the hotel.

Celebrate Prom Night in style!

Our prom package offers an evening of delicious dining and music for your guests to mark their achievements.

Whether it is the end of term, the end of the year exams or any other special occasion, you are bound to feel the need to celebrate! Wherever your journeys are leading, make this a night to remember with great memories to look back on & smile on.

Christenings and Baby Showers in Brighton

Celebrate your little arrival with a Christening or baby shower at Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel!

Explore our package options and contact us to start planning your special day.

Planning a Funeral Wake

Losing your loved one can be a difficult time and planning a wake for a funeral can be overwhelming, but we are here to provide an excellent range of services and our venue can be tailored to suit your individual needs. Our highly experienced team will help you organize the wake at our beautiful venue in Brighton and will arrange a funeral reception, managing caterers, florists, room layouts and everything else involved with a gathering of this nature.

Our experienced staff at Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel are here to help and can tend to your requirements with the sensitivity and professionalism you would expect.

Choose from a range of adaptable menu options for your reception. From morning and afternoon teas to finger buffets and sit-down meals, simply let us know what you’d like, and we’ll make it happen. We also offer a range of drinks packages to suit your budget.