Brighton and Hove have an abundance of places to enjoy the summer holidays - here are a few of our favourites SCHOOLCHILDREN from across the country will be overjoyed as they pack away their textbooks with schools across the country closing for the summer. But where are the best places in and around Brighton and Hove for a family outing over the next six weeks? The Argus has compiled our top five places to visit. Sea Life Brighton Located a stone's-throw away from the seafront, Sea Life Brighton is the oldest operating aquariums in the world, boasting over 5,000 animals. From colourful clownfish to stingrays and sharks, visitors can experience the ocean from their underwater tunnel and take a trip on their Glass Bottom Boat.