Brighton: A Vintage Shopper’s Paradise

04Sep
by Cherryl

A Vintage Shopper’s Paradise on the Sussex Coast

It’s true, Brighton seems to be a vintage shopper’s paradise these days, and quite a bit more than just somewhere to go for a seaside day out.

I mentioned Nottingham had quite a few vintage shops, which is true, but I think Brighton more than tops that! 🧐

If you’re travelling by train, veer down to the left of the main rail station as you exit and you’ll find a cluster of streets, dotted and lined with all sorts of quirky independent shops, many of which are vintage/retro types along with cafes, restaurants etc…

Streets include:

  • Kensington Place
  • Kensington Gardens
  • Gloucester Rd
  • Sydney Street
  • Kings Rd
  • Vine Street

There’s probably nothing there that you actually need, but lots of things to pass the time browsing.

If you’re a certified vintage lover, you might already know these haunts, and won’t be disappointed if you decide to visit.

Would you try your luck here? ☕️

You could probably spend all day browsing, it’s definitely a vintage shopper’s paradise.

….another man’s treasure!

Street art

Down by the sea

After all that browsing, a dose of sea breeze is always in order.

Down on the Brighton beach

Now that’s a first – puts a whole new meaning to a drop top convertible. Looks watertight and easy to replace – easy to customise with different umbrellas lol 😆

Is this Mr Chips from Catchphrase? No, I didn’t think so 📺

23 thoughts on “Brighton: A Vintage Shopper’s Paradise”

  4. Ellie Thompson

    Another fantastic post, Cherryl. It’s great to see Brighton as it is today. I’ve only visited there once, and that was very many years ago. If I recall correctly, I went there with my Mum, which puzzles me now as she had terrible agoraphobia, so how on Earth she managed that trip, I honestly can’t imagine. I loved it then and know I would love it more if I could get there today. The vintage shops are amazing – such a variety of ‘stuff’. I’d be in my element. I love the pebbles on the beach in your photos. I love stones in general. Is that bird a baby seagull, as it looks like it still has its fluffy feathers? Another love of mine is beach huts with all their variety of colours. As for the sea – was it really that colour? It’s stunning. Who needs the South of France when we’ve got Brighton. Give me Brighton any day.

    I was also interested and surprised to see the Extinction Rebellion logo sitting just above the owl amongst the street art photos. Believe it or not, and it may come as a surprise, I’m a member of Extinction Rebellion (XR as we call it) and have been on several protests, only one in London. However, I hope to go to London again for the upcoming XR festival next week. That’s providing I can face the train journey up there. It’s not easy with a wheelchair. It does depend on the weather, too, as I can’t drive Alfie (my wheelchair) and hold an umbrella up at the same time. We shall see. If I go, I’ll write a post about it when I get back. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels next time. Your blog is a real treat … Ellie xx 🦢🥰🕊

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