Marie & Jules’s Tiny Woodland Cottage Guidebook
Hove information
Hove and Brighton are an absolute haven for anyone who loves adventure, indoors or outdoors, on foot, cycle or by car!
Head north from our back garden straight into the protected woodlands called the three cornered copse. You will end up in the wild South Downs.
Or head south through the woodland and into the ever popular Hove park, with its cafe, tennis courts, rock climbing. Then make your way further south to the pebbled dog friendly beaches. Walk along the path past the established Lex's cafe and Rockwaters restaurant and bar onto the Lagoon. Fat Boy |Slims Cafe and all the water sport adventure you could wish for.
Or swerve back towards Hove and head along Church Street and visit every style of restaurant. Spend hours window shopping from Hove's stylish fashion shops all the way to the bohemian themed shops along the lanes in Brighton...
Many regular and new things pop up and take place in and around Brighton and Hove all year round, festivals, charity - fitness runs, cycling, diverse groups, gigs, theatre, comedy, and beach cinema and party events.
Be sure to search and book early to avoid disappointment.
For example:
Rockwater
This is a stunningly designed newly refurbished restaurant and bar, it also has an on the beach, outside café area, with seated benches and even deck chairs. There is a sophisticated a la carte menu upstairs and range of pub dining menus at ground level and in the rear basement overlooking the lawns.
There is a variety of speciality food, drinks, and ice cream in the six shacks and is one of Brighton and Hove’s newest places to eat, relax and socialise.
From the top open seated terrace, the views across the beaches, walkways and sea are absolutely breath taking, especially at sunset is. This is very popular venue, so booking is highly recommended.
The British Airways i360
This large circular rising pod provides an amazing viewing platform and bar which rises very high above Brighton & Hove.
From here there are incredible views, stretching across east to the Marina and Seven Sisters National Park, west to Hove Lagoon, Shoreham, and Lancing, and north to Sussex University and the stunning South Downs.
Here are a few helpful websites to help familiarise yourself with the area:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/three-cornered-copse/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3cSSBhBGEiwAVII0ZysPPIAoTdJEXjn7-MQWtqa1BevU74b3_M03vdPvNqghWrtk-iy5MRoCpWcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.visitbrighton.com/
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/brighton-and-hove/
https://www.whatsoninbrightonandhove.com/
Booking in advance is advised.
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Hove
Hove and Brighton are an absolute haven for anyone who loves adventure, indoors or outdoors, on foot, cycle or by car!
Head north from our back garden straight into the protected woodlands called the three cornered copse. You will end up in the wild South Downs.
Or head south through the woodland and into the ever popular Hove park, with its cafe, tennis courts, rock climbing. Then make your way further south to the pebbled dog friendly beaches. Walk along the path past the established Lex's cafe and Rockwaters restaurant and bar onto the Lagoon. Fat Boy |Slims Cafe and all the water sport adventure you could wish for.
Or swerve back towards Hove and head along Church Street and visit every style of restaurant. Spend hours window shopping from Hove's stylish fashion shops all the way to the bohemian themed shops along the lanes in Brighton...
Many regular and new things pop up and take place in and around Brighton and Hove all year round, festivals, charity - fitness runs, cycling, diverse groups, gigs, theatre, comedy, and beach cinema and party events.
Be sure to search and book early to avoid disappointment.
For example:
Rockwater
This is a stunningly designed newly refurbished restaurant and bar, it also has an on the beach, outside café area, with seated benches and even deck chairs. There is a sophisticated a la carte menu upstairs and range of pub dining menus at ground level and in the rear basement overlooking the lawns.
There is a variety of speciality food, drinks, and ice cream in the six shacks and is one of Brighton and Hove’s newest places to eat, relax and socialise.
From the top open seated terrace, the views across the beaches, walkways and sea are absolutely breath taking, especially at sunset is. This is very popular venue, so booking is highly recommended.
The British Airways i360
This large circular rising pod provides an amazing viewing platform and bar which rises very high above Brighton & Hove.
From here there are incredible views, stretching across east to the Marina and Seven Sisters National Park, west to Hove Lagoon, Shoreham, and Lancing, and north to Sussex University and the stunning South Downs.
Here are a few helpful websites to help familiarise yourself with the area:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/three-cornered-copse/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3cSSBhBGEiwAVII0ZysPPIAoTdJEXjn7-MQWtqa1BevU74b3_M03vdPvNqghWrtk-iy5MRoCpWcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.visitbrighton.com/
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/brighton-and-hove/
https://www.whatsoninbrightonandhove.com/
Booking in advance is advised.
There is everything to do here from shopping and eating every taste in and around the lanes
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Brighton
There is everything to do here from shopping and eating every taste in and around the lanes
Food scene
Best to book in advance...
Rockwater is one of Brighton & Hove’s newest places to eat, relax and socialise. It is very popular so booking is recommended. From the top Terrace the view at sunset across the sea is absolutely stunning.
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Rockwater Hove
Western EsplanadeBest to book in advance...
Rockwater is one of Brighton & Hove’s newest places to eat, relax and socialise. It is very popular so booking is recommended. From the top Terrace the view at sunset across the sea is absolutely stunning.
Big Beach Cafe
KingswayAmazing menu catering for everyone... affordable prices
Hove's best beach cafe.
Lex and her team are really friendly and efficient. The sandwiches, pastries and flapjacks are terrific. Perfect hot and cold beverages, dairy and vegan ice creams and lollies, wine and draft Italian lager!
Our favourite spot on the seafront.
Description: Small beach cafe situated on hove seafront, serving hot meals e.g breakfast, burgers , fresh fish&chips and a range of other tastey meals and sandwiches. As well as a large range of drinks including , teas, coffees, wines, beers and cold drinks. We have inside and outside seating and can cater to any needs, pets and children friendly.
Lex's Cafe
KingswayHove's best beach cafe.
Lex and her team are really friendly and efficient. The sandwiches, pastries and flapjacks are terrific. Perfect hot and cold beverages, dairy and vegan ice creams and lollies, wine and draft Italian lager!
Our favourite spot on the seafront.
Description: Small beach cafe situated on hove seafront, serving hot meals e.g breakfast, burgers , fresh fish&chips and a range of other tastey meals and sandwiches. As well as a large range of drinks including , teas, coffees, wines, beers and cold drinks. We have inside and outside seating and can cater to any needs, pets and children friendly.
Sightseeing
Everyone loves a free walk down the pier to the restaurant and through amusements, great views and a fair ground and stalls at the end.
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Píer do Palácio de Brighton
Madeira DriveEveryone loves a free walk down the pier to the restaurant and through amusements, great views and a fair ground and stalls at the end.
Hove Railway Station
Just a short 15 minute walk or bus ride away
At the end of our road especially through the back woodland is Hove Park... Hove Park is popular with local residents, dog walkers and runners. The park covers almost 40 acres and features a mix of large areas of open grass, mature trees, flower beds, sports and play facilities.
Hove Park is one of seven parks in the city that is recognised by the Green Flag award scheme.
Green Flag Award new
Hove Park is popular with local residents, dog walkers and runners. The park features a mix of large areas of open grass, mature trees, flower beds and recreational facilities including a miniature railway.
At the eastern edge of the park is the ‘Fingermaze’, a piece of public sculpture carved into the park and lined with stone and lime mortar.
The Fingermaze is a giant fingerprint which incorporates a Cretan labyrinth within its whirling design. Public Art:
Materials: York stone in lime mortar into turf.
Artist: Chris Drury
Date: 2006
Online map: Fingermaze Google map
Information and map download: Fingermaze [PDF 457kb]
'Fingermaze' is a huge print in the landscape of Hove Park.
The maze is based on a giant's fingerprint with a maze pattern inserted at the centre. 'Fingermaze' was designed by Chris Drury, a land artist based in the South East whose work explores art and nature. He explains "What I was trying to do was to make a very simple but mysterious image within the grass that would draw you into it, and in doing so, you would be walking the rhythms that are within our bodies".
'Fingermaze' is made with York flagstone and lime mortar.
Lime mortar was chosen because its production uses less energy and leaves less of a carbon footprint than when using cement. The piece is extremely popular and has been absorbed into the life of the park. It has weathered over time, blurring into the landscape like an actual fingerprint. For more information on works by Drury go to www.chrisdrury.co.uk.
An education resource pack was commissioned as part of this project. The resource takes the 'Fingermaze' as a starting point and looks at environmental art, its origins and recent developments. To obtain a resource pack, e-mail: arts@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Interested in volunteering and getting involved at Hove Park?
for more information on Hove Park, and ways to get involved in the park's community future, visit the Friends of Hove Park website
check out our events diary to find out about events and activities in the city's parks
visit the parks volunteering webpage
Facilities
Sports and Activity Facilities
Children's playground. Find out more about the city's playgrounds. The playground is due to undergo a further upgrade in summer 2021.
3G football pitch and another football pitch
Tennis courts x 7
Riptide Gym
Orienteering
Basketball court
Climbing rock
Table tennis tables
Outdoor gym
Trim trail
Services
Toilets. Find out more about public toilets in the city.
Pavilion Tea House
Points of Interest<
Miniature steam railway
Fingermaze
The Goldstone boulder - more information about The Goldstone Boulder
Storytelling chair
Walks
Hove Park Healthwalk and Healthwalks
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Hove Park
Goldstone CrescentAt the end of our road especially through the back woodland is Hove Park... Hove Park is popular with local residents, dog walkers and runners. The park covers almost 40 acres and features a mix of large areas of open grass, mature trees, flower beds, sports and play facilities.
Hove Park is one of seven parks in the city that is recognised by the Green Flag award scheme.
Green Flag Award new
Hove Park is popular with local residents, dog walkers and runners. The park features a mix of large areas of open grass, mature trees, flower beds and recreational facilities including a miniature railway.
At the eastern edge of the park is the ‘Fingermaze’, a piece of public sculpture carved into the park and lined with stone and lime mortar.
The Fingermaze is a giant fingerprint which incorporates a Cretan labyrinth within its whirling design. Public Art:
Materials: York stone in lime mortar into turf.
Artist: Chris Drury
Date: 2006
Online map: Fingermaze Google map
Information and map download: Fingermaze [PDF 457kb]
'Fingermaze' is a huge print in the landscape of Hove Park.
The maze is based on a giant's fingerprint with a maze pattern inserted at the centre. 'Fingermaze' was designed by Chris Drury, a land artist based in the South East whose work explores art and nature. He explains "What I was trying to do was to make a very simple but mysterious image within the grass that would draw you into it, and in doing so, you would be walking the rhythms that are within our bodies".
'Fingermaze' is made with York flagstone and lime mortar.
Lime mortar was chosen because its production uses less energy and leaves less of a carbon footprint than when using cement. The piece is extremely popular and has been absorbed into the life of the park. It has weathered over time, blurring into the landscape like an actual fingerprint. For more information on works by Drury go to www.chrisdrury.co.uk.
An education resource pack was commissioned as part of this project. The resource takes the 'Fingermaze' as a starting point and looks at environmental art, its origins and recent developments. To obtain a resource pack, e-mail: arts@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Interested in volunteering and getting involved at Hove Park?
for more information on Hove Park, and ways to get involved in the park's community future, visit the Friends of Hove Park website
check out our events diary to find out about events and activities in the city's parks
visit the parks volunteering webpage
Facilities
Sports and Activity Facilities
Children's playground. Find out more about the city's playgrounds. The playground is due to undergo a further upgrade in summer 2021.
3G football pitch and another football pitch
Tennis courts x 7
Riptide Gym
Orienteering
Basketball court
Climbing rock
Table tennis tables
Outdoor gym
Trim trail
Services
Toilets. Find out more about public toilets in the city.
Pavilion Tea House
Points of Interest<
Miniature steam railway
Fingermaze
The Goldstone boulder - more information about The Goldstone Boulder
Storytelling chair
Walks
Hove Park Healthwalk and Healthwalks
The British Airways i360 has a bar and viewing platform which rises above Brighton & Hove. From here you can see east to the Marina and Seven Sisters National Park, west to Hove Lagoon, Shoreham and Lancing, and north to the stunning South Downs. Booking in advance is also advised.
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British Airways i360
The British Airways i360 has a bar and viewing platform which rises above Brighton & Hove. From here you can see east to the Marina and Seven Sisters National Park, west to Hove Lagoon, Shoreham and Lancing, and north to the stunning South Downs. Booking in advance is also advised.
All watersports - book in advance, also children's play area and cafe
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Lagoon Watersports
330 KingswayAll watersports - book in advance, also children's play area and cafe
Here is a link to everything the stunning South Downs has to offer and so much more!!!
https://visitsouthdowns.com
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South Downs Way
South Downs WayHere is a link to everything the stunning South Downs has to offer and so much more!!!
https://visitsouthdowns.com
Neighbourhoods
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke/trails/devils-dyke-histories-and-mysteries-walk
Devils Dyke Farm Cottages
Devil's Dyke Roadhttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke/trails/devils-dyke-histories-and-mysteries-walk
Conselho para os viajantes
Transporte
21A bus brings you to & from Brighton & The Marina area
Th 21A bus passes our house to and from many different parts of Brighton including The Marina, and Hove and stops just pass our house.
check it out online here...
https://www.buses.co.uk/live/149000006888