Widely acknowledged as the country’s most popular Pride event, you can expect Brighton to be extremely busy this weekend.
Brighton Pride’s sole ethos is to promote tolerance and diversity and support local charities and good causes. However, it is completely understandable if you feel overwhelmed and slightly nervous at the prospect of busy streets and loud noises.
But fear not, the city has a wide support network available to comfort any fears or anxieties you might be experiencing.
First aid, medical help or support
Medical support will be available in the town centre and at Preston Park.
St John Ambulance
Medical help is available from treatment centres are available in the ticketed areas. A steward will be able to direct you or assist you in getting to them.
- Preston Park (near Brut Mens Tent and next to the Dance Tent)
- Marine Parade (opposite Madeira Place)
- Pleasure Gardens (Old Steine Gardens)
Brighton Station walk-in health centre
With extended opening hours over Pride for treatment, information and advice. You can walk in or make an appointment, there’s no need to be a registered patient.
- Friday 8am–10pm, Saturday 8am–2am, Sunday 8am–10pm
- Aspect House, 84-87 Queens Rd, BN1 3XE
- 0333 321 0946
YMCA Safe Space
A quiet space for anyone who is feeling distressed, intoxicated, injured, has lost friends or is unable to get home and needs support or medical help.
- Open Friday 11pm–7am, Saturday 9pm–7am, Sunday 9pm–3am
- St Paul’s Church, West Street, BN1 2RQ
- Call 07590 229897
Cascade Creative Recovery coffee shop
A safe, recovery focused space for anyone who needs support or a quiet space.
- Open Saturday 11am–4pm, Sunday 11am–3pm
- 24 Baker Street, BN1 4JN
Samaritans
A confidential phoneline offering 24/7 support to anyone experiencing distress.
- Call 116 123
Drugs or Alcohol Support
- ru-ok? young people’s substance misuse service (for under 18s)
- Pavilions drug & alcohol service (for over 18s)
Sexual Health & HIV Support or Advice
- Brighton & Hove Sexual Health & Contraception Service (SHAC)
- Terrence Higgins Trust HIV & sexual health service
Water
It is really important to stay hydrated in the heat. You can take empty refillable water bottles into Preston Park, Pride Village Party and Pride Pleasure Gardens and use one of the water refill points.
Preston Park
There are 5 refill points across the park. See map for locations or look for the blue flags.
Pride Village Party
Water is available from all participating PVP venues as per their license conditions.
There are also premises who are part of the Refill campaign – Diva, My Coffee Story, Starbucks, Wheat and Beans
Pride Pleasure Gardens
Refill point available on Old Steine.
For further information and top tips for a happy pride, please visit the Welfare section of Brighton Pride’s website.
Happy Pride-ing!
