The Lanes and North Laine are popular locations in Brighton, which have a huge number of shops to visit and have a browse in.

The relatively small areas that are close to the seafront are full to the brim with high-quality bars, restaurants and shops galore.

If you're looking for some quirky shops to find some great products in, then we've listed a few that are highly rated below.

5 of the best quirky shops to visit in The Lanes and North Laine

Snoopers Paradise

Address: 7/8 Kensington Gardens, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1

Rating: 4.5/5 (from 897 Google Reviews)

Describing itself as a "Brighton institution" on its website, Snooper Paradise is home to 90 unique stalls and cabinets selling a huge variety of vintage products.

If you're looking for anything ranging from vintage crockery, kitsch homeware, jewellery, ornaments, books, old coins and more then this will be the place to find it.

The Duck House

Address: 4 Union St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HA

Rating: 4.5/5 (from 139 Google Reviews)

If you're looking for a gift store with a very specific taste, then The Duck House might be a place to explore.

On its website, it explains it sells "over four hundred different kinds of imaginative rubber ducks".

It adds: "If your initial thought about the iconic bathing toy is a plain and yellow one, then get ready to expand your mind because we have such a wide variety you won't believe it"

The Lanes Armoury

Address: 26 Meeting House Ln, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HB

Rating: 4.7/5 (from 56 Google Reviews)

The Lanes Armoury is one of the largest stores of antique swords, arms, armour and military books in Europe.

On its website, it says it has a "font of historical and educational information" that comes along with every item they have.

They add: "We detail each piece alongside its historical context, either generic or specific, for those that may wish to read, learn, or be informed, as opposed to simply acquire collectable items."

Stay in Your Lane Vintage

Address: 42 Bond St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1RD

Rating: 4.8/5 (from 53 Google Reviews)

Stay in Your Lane Vintage has the aim of creating the "ultimate vintage shop" with sustainability in mind.

Its website adds: "So SIYL Vintage was born, a hub where there is no separation in genders, no exclusion and a place for each and everyone to feel truly welcome.

"Regardless of who the garment was originally manufactured for if it fits and makes you feel fabulous then we believe it is made for you!"

Founder Becci-Paige Thackray handpicks every item the shop sells with many being reworked into "something special".


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Tidy Street General Store

Address: 02 Gloucester Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4AP

Rating: 4.6/5 (from 11 Google Reviews)

Tidy Street General Store offers a wide variety of clothing and accessories from French labels which have been popular among customers.

One reviewer wrote: "A perfect North Laine boutique. And it should be noted that the staff are utterly charming."