Think of Kemptown as Brighton’s mischievous cousin. It’s a little edgier, much more queer and – dare I say it – way more fun. Located east of Brighton Palace Pier, the neighbourhood traces the seafront from St James Street – the pulsating heart of Kemptown’s vibrant nightlife – to the stunning Regency buildings of the Kemp Town Estate.
That affluent pocket is where Cate Blanchett and Nick Cave were former residents, while Lewis Carroll drew inspiration for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland from its private gardens – you can get a sneaky peak of them from a gated tunnel on the seafront esplanade.
