Hangleton Library

Modern libraries aren't just about borrowing books anymore, and Hangleton's branch proves the point rather well. This well-equipped community hub sits in residential Brighton, serving the local area with computers, study spaces, and regular children's activities alongside the usual selection of novels and reference materials.

Families will find this particularly useful during a camping holiday - the children's section runs storytimes and craft sessions most weeks, giving parents a proper break while kids burn through their holiday energy indoors. The free WiFi and printing facilities come in handy too, especially if you're staying at one of the nearby sites like Brighton Caravan and Motorhome Club or Chalky Downs Campsite and need to sort tickets or directions.

Opening hours are generous enough for most needs, staying open until 7pm on weekdays and running Sunday service from 11am. It's hardly a tourist destination, but libraries like this fill gaps in holiday itineraries brilliantly. Rainy afternoon? Sorted. Need somewhere quiet while teenagers sulk? Perfect. The staff know their community well and usually have good local recommendations too.

Being just a few miles from central Brighton means you could easily combine a library visit with exploring the city proper, though honestly, most families camping nearby use it more as a practical pitstop than a planned attraction.