The Lanes

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The Lanes

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Why go

  • Narrow lanes of small shops, bounded by North Street, Ship Street and Prince Albert Street
  • Ground of the original settlement of Brighthelmstone, where the lanes stand

Opening hours

Today00:00 – 23:59Show all
Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59

Don't miss

  • Meeting House LaneOne of the wider lanes, running from North Street around to Market Street.At the north end of the Lanes, next to North Laine. On the map
  • Dukes LaneA reproduction street built in 1979. On the map
  • Antiques shop at number 26An antiques shop at number 26 on Meeting House Lane. On the map

Best time to visit

  • The Lanes are open 24 hours a day, every day.

Interesting facts2

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  1. The eastern edge of the Lanes is not fixed: it may be East Street or Market Street.

    The Lanes - Wikipedia
  2. North Laine lies next to the north end of Meeting House Lane but is not part of the Lanes.

    The Lanes - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

  1. late 18th centuryThe streets were built up.
  2. 1792The lanes were fully laid out.

Sources: The Lanes - Wikipedia · Brighton - Wikivoyage (buy) · The Lanes Armoury | Home · checked 18 Oct 2026

Where
West Street, Brighton

Plan from here: A day out →

Questions and answers

What are the opening hours of The Lanes in Brighton?

The Lanes are open 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday. The facts give no hours for individual shops, so check before you go.

Where do The Lanes in Brighton begin and end?

The lanes lie between North Street, Ship Street and Prince Albert Street. Their eastern edge may be East Street or Market Street.

Are there antique shops in The Lanes?

Yes. Several of the small shops are antique shops, including one at 26 Meeting House Lane.

What is the address of The Lanes in Brighton?

The Lanes are on West Street, Brighton.

When were The Lanes in Brighton built?

The streets were built up in the late 18th century. The lanes were fully laid out by 1792.

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