Traditional sports like football, cricket and rugby are still hugely popular in Brighton, but there are also some alternative activities you might want to consider trying. Here are some interesting sports that you might not have realised can be carried out easily in the city.
Horse Riding
The presence of one of the best racetracks in the south of England makes Brighton a popular destination for racing fans. The unusual horseshoe shape of the mile-and-a-half-long track makes Brighton Racecourse stand out. Learning to ride a horse isn’t as difficult as you might imagine, as riding schools including Chestnuts and 3 Greys have classes for new riders as well as for those with more experience.
Horse racing has become an established part of British culture that you may enjoy more once you start riding. This list of horse racing slots shows how games like Big Racing and Slingo Racing take a completely different approach to representing this sport on the screen. Derby Wheel starts as a slot but has a horse racing bonus round and aspects of a live game show. Â Â Â Â
Beach Volleyball and Other Beach Sports
Thanks to the eight miles of beach in the city limits, locals enjoy hitting the sand regularly. However, you might never have thought about the different sports you can play while you’re there. Beach volleyball is possibly the most famous beach sport, as it’s played all over the planet and has been an Olympic sport since 1996. You can try this game at the Yellowave Beach Sports where they have six courts that are hired out by the hour.
This isn’t the only beach sport that you can try in Brighton, with beach soccer, beach rugby and footvolley amongst the other options that people love. If you prefer to get out on the water, Brighton Watersports have a facility where you can hire a kayak and, if necessary, be given a training session on how to use it.
Archery and Axe Throwing
With a long and fascinating history, it’s clear that this region of the UK has seen numerous battles over the years. While you might be happy watching a historic battle re-enactment taking place, another option sees you grab your own bow and arrow or axe and try a different sort of sport where accuracy is the key to success.Â
Polowood Shooting Ground has an archery range with more than 15 targets, meaning that it’s somewhere you could go for a group day out or to try a new sport. Hatchet Harry’s Axe Throwing is an indoor facility where you can get into the swing of one of the UK’s newest sports. Known as urban axe throwing, it’s similar to darts but with players throwing their axes at targets at the end of individual lanes.Â
If you’re feeling adventurous there are plenty of sports you can explore without travelling too far from Brighton. You might even find your new favourite activity close to home.
