Brighton Zip
Brighton Zip is a seafront zip wire on Madeira Drive, just east of the Palace Pier. Two parallel cables run for about 300 metres from a spiral-staircase tower, so you can race a friend side by side above the beach.
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The ride
You climb a spiral staircase to the launch platform, roughly 22 metres up, then clip in for a run of around 300 metres along the shingle, finishing at a boat-shaped landing station on Madeira Drive. Because there are two wires, it works well for pairs and groups who want to ride at the same time.
When to go
It is an outdoor attraction, so a dry, calm day is ideal and summer weekends are busiest. Early afternoon tends to give the best light for photos looking back towards the pier. It is a quick thrill rather than a half-day outing, so pair it with something else on the seafront. Riders of all kinds give it a go, and spectators gather on the promenade below to cheer friends in.
Nearby
The Palace Pier with its arcades and rides is a couple of minutes' walk west, and SEA LIFE Brighton is almost opposite. The beach itself is right below the wire if you want to sit and watch others go. Combine a ride with an afternoon on the pier or a walk east along Madeira Drive towards Kemptown, and you have an easy half-day on the seafront.
Highlights
- Twin zip wires, about 300m long
- Launch tower around 22m high
- On Madeira Drive by the Palace Pier
- Ride side by side with a friend
Good to know
- Outdoor ride on the seafront.
- Two cables, so pairs can ride at the same time.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: brightonandhovenews.org