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Upside Down House - Brighton

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👍👍 A great experience. Definitely worth doing. We visited here after taking advantage of a Groupon deal (entry for 4 was £12) instead of the £5 per person door price. To be honest, we'd walked past this so many times and just thought it looked quirky but didn't really think much else of it. You ente... People often mention photos, time, experience, staff, house, great, helpful, good, visit, queue,


Address

42-43, Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 2LN, United Kingdom

Website

www.upsidedownhouse.co.uk

Contact

+44 7495 909759

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 8 pm

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  • 5/5 Sam E. 2 years ago on Google
    A great experience. Definitely worth doing. We visited here after taking advantage of a Groupon deal (entry for 4 was £12) instead of the £5 per person door price. To be honest, we'd walked past this so many times and just thought it looked quirky but didn't really think much else of it. You enter and straight away your brain starts playing tricks on you. The were staff on hand to help you get the most out of your time there and help you take the most entertaining photos that you want. A very good time. Word of warning, do not do this after a heavy night out. We went a little hungover and our stomachs were not happy 🤣
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M L. 5 months ago on Google • 725 reviews
    Staff very informative and helpful, they gave good advice on how to achieve the best photos. Unfortunately we hadn’t enough time to visit as I got a call just as I arrived in front. No queue, no waiting time but I guess that depends on the time of year. However, this place is Right in the middle of the Brighton sea front definitely can’t be missed. All around there is art and other beautiful buildings, very cool building and shape. It looks great. Very impressive in photos too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Palash C. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun place / Superb for family fun time 1. Great place for young kids 2. Value for money 3. Great place for some cool ultimate photography 4. Near to i360 , both can be covered together. One should know 1. 20 minutes stay time only 2. Even if you book advance online , you have to wait in a queue ( that must not be the case) 3. Small place only two floor rooms 4. Together now they allow only max 12 people
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Agnes T. 1 year ago on Google
    Upside down house was a fun experience! They allow 10 people on each floor at any time, so there will be a queue outside accordingly. The standard tickets are £5 per person but you can pay double for the fast track and avoid the queue. You will have 10 minutes on each floor to take photos and you simply need to rotate your photos 189 degrees to see the result. You might feel a little dizzy when you’re inside specially on the 2nd floor, but it was a fun experience. The staff on the 2nd floor was kindly offering to take pictures, so you’ll be able to get a family / friend photo!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim D. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place, with nice staff who were helpful and was happy to take pictures of us. £5 entry per person and you get 10 minutes downstairs and 10 minutes upstairs. They were also good at only letting a certain number of people in at a time so it wasn't crowded and we had space to take pictures.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The M. 3 months ago on Google • 105 reviews New
    I highly recommend the Upside Down House. It's a must-visit spot with plenty of photo opportunities. The staff is incredibly informative and helpful, providing valuable advice for capturing the best pictures. Despite my visit being cut short, there were no queues or waiting times. Situated in the heart of Brighton seafront, surrounded by art and beautiful buildings, the cool design and shape of the place make it visually stunning and impressive in photos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barbara H. 9 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Such good fun. We are in our 70s and it took about a minute to feel about 10 years old. We laughed so much. Someone was there to advise us about photos and answer our questions.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The G6 Guy Instagram - t. 1 year ago on Google
    We checked the Upside Down House out while staying in Brighton. The house is directly opposite the Holiday Inn Hotel. We visited around 1.30pm and advised due to queues its best to book online which was better really at £4.50 per person and under 3 yes old went free. For best photos try to get the ceiling and floor in your frame. We took amazing photos inside and outside too. Its worth the £4.50/£5. Just be aware that the flooring is not flat inside and you may feel disoriented when inside the house. You get 10 minutes on the ground floor and 10 minutes on the first floor. The staff were really helpful and approachable and they took some group photos and suggested posing tips when inside :) Overall it was Excellent!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tracie J. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely loved having fun in the house and the customer service was excellent because I had booked on the wrong day and advised the company by email and the rescheduled for the day I should of book with no quibble at all. A must visit for anyone.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Nick P. 2 years ago on Google
    40 minute wait in line which was way too long. £5 each person entry (kids or adults). Fast track entry available at double the price which is £50 for a family of 5 for 10 minutes just to take some photos. 😳 Yes 10 minutes is all you were allowed, 5 upstairs and 5 downstairs. Opportunity for a few unusual photos but not worth the money (especially fast track) or the long wait.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alisha P. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good fun! Well worth the wait (if you're willing to fork out on a fast pass you can skip the queue altogether though.) Staff were lovely and helped come up with some great pic ideas!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alisha A. 7 months ago on Google • 91 reviews
    First time visiting, always wanted to experience this and finally ticked it off my list of to dos'. Was a nice place to visit and take part in. Shame it's small would have been nice if there was more to it.. The team members were at hand to guide us on how to best take pictures and they were friendly too. If your ever passing or around do check it out. It's fun and memorable day out for the family or even as a small group.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Island H. 5 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Great! Looks small but it’s actually quite big inside. LOTS of photo opportunities inside. Staff will make sure that it doesn’t get too crowded inside, that’s why even when inside of the house you might have to wait before entering a new room/going upstairs or downstairs - this way you will be guaranteed to take a cool picture. Staff is very welcoming and you can opt for different ticket options. There is a buggy area outside, so you don’t have to worry about leaving anything behind. I am not sure how assessable it is for wheelchairs users, I don’t believe it is possible, however I might be wrong!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elodie S. 3 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Great to visit - we were only a couple of people inside because of the bad weather. We had great time and lots of fun with the kids - recommend it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chantelle H. 3 months ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    It was a good experience. It does make your head go funny with everything upside down. I was expecting mor, and there is a time limit to how long you can be up there for. So we definitely made the most of the time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erin S. 8 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    The lovely lady who helped us take some snaps was amazing she really helped us take the best pictures, it does throw you off a little, makes you feel bit dizzy so be prepared, especially if you've already had a little drink. But we had a great time here, and pictures were fun, and we will be back again 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Arooj T. 8 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    The upside down house is such a fun place to visit and take fun pictures. Ticket costs 6£ for each person. You have to wait in queue for your turn. You can get the tickets either on spot or online beforehand. The house has two floors and you get 10 minutes on each one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chloe S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great idea, kids and grown ups loved it! Be prepared to queue as there are no allotted time slots, which would've made it better. Open 10am - 8pm. 1 hour queuing and 20 mins inside the house. There is a play park just out of sight, which we wished we had noticed whilst we were in the queue! Save 50p per ticket by booking online, although this does not speed up the queue! Something a bit different, don't forget your phone!!! Worth a visit! Just opposite the West Pier and next to the i360.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kara F. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazingly fun venue. The house is great & the staff were so friendly & kind...even helping with photos. Myself & my two friends loved it!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen H. 9 months ago on Google
    Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Lots of funny photos taken which tested our imagination and orientation! A great event.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharon P. 9 months ago on Google
    Once inside everything is upside-down, you have 10mins on each of the 2 floors. To explore inside. It's different and funny. I enjoyed it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shannon W. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a really fun experience, worth the long wait (would have preferred to have an allocated time slot perhaps so we didn't need to wait so long in a line with little ones) The children (3 & 5) enjoyed the house so much, and we got some awesome photos!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tiffany C. 2 years ago on Google
    Surprisingly fun. Went there at a time when it was empty so we had the two floors to ourselves. Otherwise it would’ve been much less enjoyable because it’s not very big inside. Avoid peak hours to make sure you make the most out of it. Staff were very helpful and helped us take photos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kayleigh W. 10 months ago on Google
    This attraction is situated on Brighton seafront, about 5-10 minute walk away from the pier (near the 360). It cost about £6-7 entry per person, and the experience lasts around 20 minutes. It's definitely worth trying! Jack was so helpful, and took pride in his job- his customer service is fab! He was telling us all the best angles, and helping us take good photos, and really helped to make it a great experience. Top tip- make sure to rotate your photos in your camera album to get the photos looking their best!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucy T. 1 year ago on Google
    Lots of fun for photos! No queue on a Sunday in December so could take your time, staff very friendly & helpful with photo ideas. Feels like you're on a boat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris C. 2 years ago on Google
    Good fun! It's all about the photos and for the best effect you need to capture both the floor and the ceiling. Then, when you flip the photos they should look great. Take a decent camera phone or an SLR that has a wide lens as you'll struggle to get good shots otherwise. Pick a quiet time if possible as you only need a few families in there to be tripping up over each other and experiencing unintentional photo bombs. We paid £5 for a family ticket which was fair value and we managed to take pics in each of the themed corners within about 20 mins. Definitely worth the experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Garry M. 2 years ago on Google
    We had great fun getting into all sorts of positions to get best possible photo effects. You feel really disorientated when you are inside but our staff guide was brilliant and so patient helping everyone to get the most from the experience. Its very well done. Recommended 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 marie W. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun for a first time experience. Very hot and somewhat claustrophobic. But such incredible fun for the kids. Not expensive. Worth a go.

  • 4/5 Francesca 1 year ago on Google
    Great fun with the children. Be very careful if you suffer with balancing problems as I felt squeezy after the house tour. Be prepared to queue for up to an hour (even when tickets bought in advance).

  • 3/5 Ruth W. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    It's quite fun, but the novelty runs out pretty quickly! The decor felt a little tired and it's very small once you're inside. My daughter and I made the most of it and had fun, but it didn't really live up to the expectations. I also felt like I'd been drinking when I got out and not in a good way haha!

  • 5/5 Hems R. 2 years ago on Google
    Lots of fun to be had. Staff were very friendly and helpful. They helped us to get the best out of our experience, by showing us the positions to get into for some awesome pictures. Would highly recommend as something to do when in Brighton.

  • 4/5 Jan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Queues can get quite long, regardless of whether you've bought a ticket in advance or not. The staff are friendly and helpful and can advise on best poses and will help take photos of required. The room layouts are very detailed and once you rotate your photos 180 degrees you will have an extraordinary image to baffle your friends. A reasonable priced attraction that's a bit different!

  • 5/5 Maria P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great photo opportunities! The member of staff was really friendly and took photos of us together and gave tips on how to pose. Made me feel slightly dizzy but we were warned that could happen.

  • 5/5 Amy G. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous experience and so cheap too!! Photos are amazing and it gave us a real giggle on our date day! Staff and brilliant aswell

  • 5/5 Sulaiman C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great fun and enjoyably disorientating. Make sure you plan ahead, as you need to book in advance when busy and the you have about 20 mins inside across 2 floors. The proximity to icons of Brighton, the arched seaside shops, west pier and i365 make it an interesting spot.

  • 4/5 Sam P. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyable experience with a really thought out interior and structure. Can be quite disorienting at first but well warned by the staff members. Perfect photo opportunities to be had to make some funny memories. Only drawback is the time limit on the experience however this is understandable with how popular it is! Friendly and accommodating staff

  • 3/5 AQR 2 years ago on Google
    It small House its a quick attraction when u visit bright not much can't expect from it then illusion photography..... 30 min wait for max of 20 min in the house .....Done on the list nothing much to return

  • 5/5 Owen T. 2 years ago on Google
    What a querky little place to visit, super fun and for only £5 pp totally worth it for some really fun photos. The lady who was working was great and offered to take photos and helped us get in some creative positions. Totally reccomend a visit here.

  • 5/5 Wendy K. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing. So much fun and the staff were very kind and helpful

  • 5/5 Lucien M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit if you are in Brighton , staff very friendly and helpful, great advice on how to stage your photos for the best effect. It is smaller than I imagined but still packs in a lot of fun.

  • 5/5 Andrea G. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant fun. Loved our pics. Staff were good and took photos of both me and my husband.

  • 5/5 Cosimo S. 2 years ago on Google
    I found it very cool and fun! The house is little but there is so much that you can do in it. The staff was super helpful by giving us a lot of good suggestions.


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