Father's Day in Brighton: Free Entry and Activities

Father's Day is coming up on Sunday, 21 June 2026, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate around Brighton. If you are looking for a day out, several local museums and attractions are offering free entry for dads. Just a short trip from the city, Amberley Museum is giving dads free admission on the day, though you need to pre-book your tickets online. It is a great spot to explore industrial heritage, and dads can even try driving a small diesel locomotive or making keepsakes in the pottery and print shops. Closer to the coast, GLOBALLS in Brighton is also letting dads play for free, provided they mention where they heard about the offer. Further afield in Sussex and Surrey, other spots are running similar promotions; Weald & Downland Living Museum, Sussex Past Historic Sites like Michelham Priory, Blackberry Farm Park, The Ark Open Farm, and Knockhatch Adventure Park are all offering free entry for dads when accompanied by a paying visitor, while The Novium Museum remains free for everyone.

If you prefer to stay in the heart of Brighton, there are plenty of cultural and entertainment options to build a full day around. Brighton & Hove Museums has previously run discounted entry for dads at the Royal Pavilion for £10, Preston Manor for £7, and the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery for £5, so it is worth checking if these offers are running again for this year. While at the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, you can check out the 'Ben Sherman: The Decades' and 'The In Crowd: Mod Fashion and Style 1958–1966' exhibitions, which are both open until 30 September 2026. For some entertainment, Komedia Brighton is hosting its Edinburgh preview season with tickets starting from £8, featuring over 40 comedians. You can also plan a classic day out visiting the Brighton Palace Pier, Sea Lanes Brighton, or the i360.

To round off the day, Brighton has a solid selection of food and drink spots to choose from. You can book a table at local favourites like The Chimney House, The Cleveland Arms, The Joker, The Southern Belle, Redroaster, Nostos, Fatto a Mano, Apiary, or Hello My Moon. If you want to gift an experience instead of a traditional meal, there are local options like workshops at The Community Kitchen, tea blending sessions at Bird & Blend Tea Co., fitness sessions at LifeFit Complete, physiotherapy sessions at Active Physio Clinics, or even planning a future getaway with Smart Travel.