An Afternoon in Brighton

Last week we were meant to go to Legoland for the day. It had been pencilled in a few weeks previously as it was one of our rare family days where Dave and I were both working. Unfortunately, when we arrived at Legoland we found that it was closed and the week before they had decided to not open on Tuesday and Wednesdays for the rest of the season. Being out of the house and wanting a day out, plus not wanting to disappoint LP, we made an on the spot decision to drive to Brighton – we’d planned to go there in a few weeks anyway but thought we’d be able to get there in time for lunch and spend the afternoon there.

An Afternoon in Brighton
An Afternoon in Brighton

So we drove to Brighton and got there at 1pm. We parked on the seafront, wandered down to the pier and went at LP’s pace to the end of the pier, looking at the sea, the ‘Ferris Wheel’, telescopes and anything else that caught her eye. We got to the end of the pier and had noodles and chips for lunch.

An Afternoon in Brighton
An Afternoon in Brighton

After lunch we had to spend some time on our favourite pastime, 2p machines. We were too busy to take photos but we all loved feeding the 2ps into the machines trying to win plastic tat. In the end we spent about £5 but we were occupied for a good hour and managed to win LP three little superheroes and a character tennis ball! She had pockets bulging with plastic and was happier than a really happy thing!

An Afternoon in Brighton

After lots of playing we went down onto the beach. I haven’t actually set foot on Brighton beach since my own childhood although we go to Brighton every year. We’d taken towels with us and planned to paddle in the sea so LP and I took our shoes and socks off, rolled up our leggings and walked down to the water’s edge. I’d forgotten how sharp the stones were, how you had to take little steps to stop them digging into your feet and how cold the sea was.

An Afternoon in Brighton

LP loved it. She stood holding my hand and every so often putting her hands over her mouth in a ‘scary sea’ pose. She’d shriek when the water went over her toes and would laugh as the waves went back out. LP hasn’t paddled before but it’s something we’ll be doing again – and Little Man can join in next year too!

An Afternoon in Brighton
An Afternoon in Brighton

After our paddling session it was time to go home. We wandered back down the seafront to the car, changed LP’s soaked clothes and got comfy in the car. Both babies fell asleep on the way home and slept well that night. Oh we do love a day beside the sea!

An Afternoon in Brighton

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  • Donna Wishart

    Donna Wishart is married to Dave and they have two children, Athena (13) and Troy (11). They live in Surrey with their two cats, Fred and George. Once a Bank Manager, Donna has been writing about everything from family finance to days out, travel and her favourite recipes since 2012. Donna is happiest either exploring somewhere new, with her camera in her hand and family by her side or snuggled up with a cat on her lap, reading a book and enjoying a nice cup of tea. She firmly believes that tea and cake can fix most things.

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  1. I’ve never been to Brighton. I’d love to go but it’s a bit of a drive for us but it looks fantastic. Love your photographs, you can’t beat a bit of good old fashioned family time on the beach and the arcade xx

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