Discover 10 experiences in Brighton
Brighton is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the city of Brighton and Hove in the county of East Sussex, England. It is located 47 miles south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods.
1. BRIGHTON’S BEACH
Brighton’s beach is one of the UK’s most famous beaches. The beach is pebbly with certified Blue Flag waters and a 4-mile promenade that buzzes with life in all seasons.
2. i360
Brighton i360 is a 162 m moving observation tower on the seafront at the landward end of the remains of the West Pier. The tower opened on 4 August 2016. From the fully enclosed viewing pod, visitors experience 360-degree views across Brighton, the South Downs and the English Channel.
3. KEMPTOWN
Long associated with LGBT culture, Kemptown centres on lively St. James’s Street, where rainbow flags adorn many of the bars, clubs, cafes, and B&Bs. Side streets flanked by Regency-style houses lead down to the seafront. Classic vinyl, vintage fashion, and antiques draw shoppers to quirky boutiques and Brighton Flea Market.
4. NATIONAL TRUST DEVILS’ DYKE & SEVEN SISTERS
Devil's Dyke is a 100 metre (300') deep V-shaped dry valley on the South Downs in Sussex 5 miles (8.0 km) north-west of Brighton. It is managed by the National Trust, and is also part of the Beeding Hill to Newtimber Hill Site of Special Scientific Interest. Devil's Dyke was a major local tourist attraction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is now a popular viewpoint and site for walking, model aircraft flying and hang gliding.
The Seven Sisters are a series of chalk sea cliffs on the English Channel coast, and are a stretch of the sea-eroded section of the South Downs range of hills, in the county of East Sussex, in south-east England. The Seven Sisters cliffs run between the mouth of the River Cuckmere near Seaford, and the chalk headland of Beachy Head outside of Eastbourne. The dips or swales that separate each of the seven crests from the next are the remnants of dry valleys in the chalk South Downs which are being gradually eroded by the sea.
5. NORTH LAINE & THE LANES
North Laine has a happening, bohemian vibe with vegetarian cafes, vintage clothing stores, and jewellery stalls centred on busy Kensington Gardens pedestrian road. Nestled between the North Laine and the seafront, The Lanes is quirky labyrinthian area and a joy to wander around with its narrow alleyways, hidden squares, exciting shops, legendary jewellers and plenty of places to eat, drink and watch the world go by.
6. PALACE PIER
The Brighton Palace Pier (commonly known as Brighton Pier or the Palace Pier) is a pleasure pier located in the city centre opposite the Old Steine. Established in 1899, it was the third pier to be constructed in Brighton after the Royal Suspension Chain Pier and the West Pier, but is now the only one still in operation.
7. ROYAL PAVILION
The Royal Pavilion, and surrounding gardens, also known as the Brighton Pavilion, is a Grade I listed former royal residence located in Brighton, England. Beginning in 1787, it was built in three stages as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, who became the Prince Regent in 1811, and King George IV in 1820.
8. SEA LIFE
Brighton Aquarium was conceived and designed by Eugenius Birch, the architect responsible for the West Pier. Work began in 1869 and the aquarium opened in 1872 making us the oldest continually operating aquarium in the world.
9. UNDERCLIFF WALK
The Undercliff Walk runs from behind Asda in Brighton Marina to the Brighton & Hove City boundary at Saltdean marked by the last rock groyne. A further short section beyond lies the neighbouring Lewes District Council area. The path is just over 5 kms long.
10. VISIT EASTBOURNE
Take the train or bus to Eastbourne, a resort town on the southeast coast. On the seafront are Victorian hotels, the 19th-century Eastbourne Pier and a 1930s bandstand.
EAT AN ENGLISH ROAST
EAT A FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST
EAT FISH & CHIPS
EAT GRILLED SHRIMPS
DISCOVER YOUR DREAM PLACE TO STAY
DISCOVER AN AMAZING PLACE TO EAT
WHEN TO GO: The warmest time of the year in Brighton is from May to September and also the best time to visit here. The maximum rainfall occurs from October through January. The city's at its busiest in July and August with increased fares and hotel tariffs.
HOW TO GET THERE: Train, bus or car
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