This year the Brighton Tattoo Convention is back at the Brighton Centre, in the heart of the city, right on the seafront. The full address is: Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR. See full info on getting to the convention below.
By Train:
If you are coming by train, head to Brighton national rail station, and the Brighton Centre is roughly a 10 minute walk. When you exit the station, walk directly towards the sea front on West Street, past the Queen’s Head pub until you get to the sea front. Turn right, and the Brighton Centre is the building after The Odeon cinema.
By Car:
From London and the North the easiest way to get to Brighton is to connect via the M25 London orbital motorway. The Brighton Centre is about 45 minutes once you leave the M25; leave the M25 at junction 7 southbound onto the M23, which later becomes A23 directly into Brighton. The road will continue through the City straight to Brighton Seafront where the Brighton Centre is located.
Brighton and its closest neighbours to the East and West are linked via the A27. This is the easiest route to Brighton from both directions. Leave the A27 via the A23 ramp (signposted Brighton), take the 3rd exit on the first roundabout and 1st exit on the second roundabout, this will join you onto the A23 / London Road directly into Brighton. The road will continue through the City straight to Brighton Seafront where the Brighton Centre is located.
Unfortunately there isn’t parking at The Brighton Centre – check out full parking info for the area here.
By Taxi
Taxis that you can hail are easily identifiable in Brighton, due to their aqua and white paint. They can be booked in advance or can be picked up from the various ranks around the City, the closest to the Brighton Centre is at the bottom of West Street outside the Odeon Cinema.
Local Taxi companies include:
Radio Cabs – 01273 204060 / 01273 414141
Streamline – 01273 202020 / 01273 747474
City Cabs – 01273 205205
By Bus
If you are getting a bus into Brighton, most buses stop nearby at Churchill Square shopping centre. Directions from Churchill Square to the Brighton Centre: when exiting the bus you need to head east, if Churchill Square is in front of you, turn left and if behind you turn right, towards the Clock Tower. When you reach the Clock Tower turn right and head down West Street, until you get to the seafront. The Brighton Centre is to the right and less than a minute walk and is situated on Kings Road.
All our events during the weekend will be in the local area.
Reduced Parking:
We are delighted to offer Brighton Tattoo Convention Attendees a fantastic car parking rate of just £20.00 per 24 hours during their visit to the Brighton Centre.
Regency Square car park is situated along the seafront from the venue and is just a 3-4 minute walk. See car park location on map below (green dot).
How it works:
Upon entering the car park, take a ticket from the barrier. On the last day of the show, or any day prior, should you wish to exit the car park sooner (anytime this day to help avoid queues), take your ticket to the information desk located in the ground floor Foyer of the Brighton Centre next to the Cash Point, where you can pay for your parking and have your ticket validated. You will then be able to use it at the car park exit barrier when you leave (this must be on the same day that your ticket is validated).
Please be aware that if you pay and validate your ticket at the car park, you WILL pay the standard car parking tariff. Tickets must be validated and paid for at the Brighton Centre to get the reduced rate.
Please note tickets are unable to be validated after the last day of the show; all tickets must be paid for and validated on the Sunday (or before, should you wish to leave sooner).
Directions to Regency Square car park:
From the East:
Drive straight past the Brighton Centre heading west towards Hove, make sure you are in the right hand lane and look out for the signs to turn right after the Hilton Metropole Hotel, for Regency Square Car Park.
From the West:
Driving along the seafront with the sea on your right, the car park is situated after the Holiday Inn and before the Hilton Metropole Hotel. Stay in the left hand lane and look out for signs for Regency Square Car Park.
The car park is underground; you will see a large grassed area of which it is below. Follow the sign to the entrance (go straight up the street), go through the barriers into the car park, its then best to follow towards the exit and park on the lowest level which gives you instant access to the seafront.
Please note, there is a height limit for the car park; it is 2.13 metres so transit vans and taller vehicles are not able to enter the car park
Availability of car parking spaces are on a first come, first served basis
Please note that this offer is NOT available at any other car park or any of the NCP’s situated in the city, including the one next door to the Brighton Centre.
Hilton Metropole Guests:
The parking charges for hotel guests are £25 per 24 hours. The guests may settle the parking cost upon departure on one of the pay stations after obtaining a voucher code from reception.