Kipling Gardens is a small walled garden in Rottingdean, beside the former home of Rudyard Kipling. It is a quiet stop rather than a major sight, but the planting, village setting, and literary connection make it worth a pause if you are already exploring the eastern edge of Brighton.
Look for the local "pig face" stone on the wall, a bit of village folklore tied to making a wish. The gardens combine well with a walk through old Rottingdean and down to the seafront.