Brighton and Hove Beach Expands to Safeguard Against Erosion

As of October 2025, the seaside town of Brighton and Hove is undergoing a major coastal resilience project to safeguard its popular beaches. Starting in late 2025, new timber groynes will be built along the beach between the King Alfred Leisure Centre and Second Avenue in Hove. These groynes will be filled with thousands of tons of shingle dredged from the English Channel, effectively slowing the movement of shingle and protecting the area from flooding and erosion.

The project will also extend the beach by approximately 25 meters out to sea, not only improving protection but also creating more space for the 11 million tourists who visit the area annually. This is part of a broader effort to future-proof the local economy, which is worth £5 billion and relies heavily on the coastal attractions.

Alongside the beach expansion, the Hove Beach Park project has been underway since 2023, transforming the seafront with new landscaping, a skate and pump track, padel tennis courts, and a tennis pavilion. The official opening of this £13.7 million project is scheduled for spring 2025.

Brighton and Hove is renowned for its vibrant beach culture, with the iconic Palace Pier, bustling shopping district, and lively nightlife. The area is also home to the world's oldest operating electric railway, Volk's Electric Railway, which has been running since 1883. With these new investments, the seaside town is poised to welcome even more visitors in the years to come.