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Rainy Day Things to Do with Kids in Brighton (2026)
Indoor options for a wet day in and around Brighton and Hove: soft play, inflatable parks and role-play, with what each venue says about booking and opening.
Indoor options on our list, with only the facts the venues publish (checked 25 October 2026). Ring before you go: wet days fill venues up.
In Brighton and Hove
Funplex (BN2), Playcafe (BN1), FunPlay Leisure (Brighton Marina) and Palace Play (Brighton Palace Pier) are the indoor play options we list in the city. Check each one's current opening before you travel.
Worth the drive
- The Doves Play Barn near Uckfield says it is open seven days a week, 9am to 5pm.
- Jumpin Fun in Burgess Hill is a 25,000 sq ft inflatable park with a mega slide, ball pit and ninja course.
- Sharky's at Henfield Leisure Centre is a nut-free site with a café; sessions are often fully booked, so book ahead.
- Monkey Bizness in Lewes publishes party packages if the rain lands on a birthday.
Towards Worthing
Every venue in our Worthing guide is indoors, from Space Station in Lancing to Out of Bounds, which adds bowling, laser tag and high ropes.
See all options in the Brighton soft play directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you do with kids in Brighton when it rains?
Indoor play options include Funplex, Playcafe, FunPlay Leisure at Brighton Marina and Palace Play on Brighton Palace Pier. Bigger venues are in Lewes, Henfield, Burgess Hill and near Uckfield.
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