If you’re ever in Brighton and want to soak up some serious street art vibes, you need to check out Trafalgar Street. Nestled in the North Laine area, Trafalgar Street is where Brighton’s vibrant, artsy heart really shines. This street is basically an open air gallery for graffiti and murals. Bold, colorful, a little gritty, and totally unique

The first thing that hits you as you turn onto Trafalgar Street is the explosion of colors and styles. Graffiti here isn’t just an afterthought, it’s a proper core part of the street’s personality. Each wall, door, and corner seems to have been claimed by an artist with something to say

You’ve got everything from massive, intricate murals that take up entire buildings to quirky little tags tucked away in odd spots. Some pieces are abstract and surreal, while others are in your face with social messages, humor, or just sheer attitude. It’s all Brighton: a little bit rebellious, unapologetically unique, and cool in a way that feels almost effortless

New pieces crop up, old ones get painted over, and you never really know what you’ll find from one visit to the next. It’s like the street has a life of its own, constantly evolving with the artists that come through

Make sure to grab a coffee from one of the nearby cafes and just wander. Trafalgar Street’s got this mix of edgy creativity and local charm that makes it perfect for a slow stroll or an impromptu photoshoot. And who knows? Maybe you’ll get inspired to grab a can of spray paint yourself

Aaron

Quit drink 23 July 2021 after a two-day bender and swapped bars for border crossings and 12-step meetings. Three sober years, 36 countries (13 travelled totally dry), fuelled by street food, jelly babies and a quick meditations (mostly panic meditations). Words in Mirror, Evening Standard, Metro, GQ, and MarketWatch.

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