Brighton City guide, including Brighton Hotels
- By:Maria Williams Williams
Nestling between the South Downs and England's sunny south coast,
Brighton is an enchanting, and exciting seaside city. With its mix of
Regency heritage, specialist shopping, lively arts, beachfront fun and
year round events the place defies comparison. Perfect for a break at
any time of the year, Brighton is packed with everything within walking
distance, and only an hour from London.
Places of interest:
Brighton has been a pleasure ground for visitors since Regency times,
with a wealth of attractions full of charm, style and eccentricity.
With the unique Royal Pavilion, the Victorian Brighton Pier, the Volks
Railway and the various museums, Brighton's attractions mix heritage,
fun and culture, there is sure to be something that you want to see.
- The Royal Pavilion is without doubt one of the most beautiful and
unusual landmarks in the Brighton area. With striking Indian
architecture, finely decorated interiors with strong influences from
China, the Royal Pavilion was originally built for King George IV and
has been used by many members of the royal family, including Queen
Victoria.
- The Victorian Pier is one of the most important landmarks in
Brighton and is located in the centre of Brighton's seafront. It is
home to an enormous amount of attractions, including arcades, a funfair
with a mini-roller coaster, and dodgems, side stalls, and a restaurant
with stunning sea views. It is also the venue for seasonal fireworks
displays.
- The Lanes area of Brighton is full of fascinating Brighton history
and character. With narrow streets, historic buildings, street
entertainers, jewellery shops, antiques stores, cafés and
restaurants, The Lanes area of Brighton is also home to a number of
atmospheric public houses.
- Volks Railway has regular trains travelling from Brighton Pier
along Brighton seafront to Black Rock, and is one of Brighton's most
historic tourist attractions. Dating back to the late 19th century,
Brighton's Volks Railway is the oldest electric railway in the United
Kingdom.
- Brighton Marina is located in the Kemp Town area of Brighton and is
home to an enormous amount of entertainment and attractions for
tourists visiting the Brighton area. With cafés, restaurants and
bars, most of which have superb views of the harbour, together with
shopping facilities, boat trips around Brighton Marina, a multi-screen
cinema and tenpin bowling complex, Brighton Marina is one of the
largest yachting harbours in the United Kingdom.
Things to do:
Brighton beachfront is a playground of surfing, sailing, basketball,
volleyball, skateboarding and lots more. Away from the water there is
plenty to enjoy. Take a Ghost Walk or tour of The Lanes, and all year
round there are hundreds of events from the famous London to Brighton
and National Speed Trials, to power boat racing and kite festivals.
Brighton provides an excellent base for exploring the rolling South
Downs and the castles of Hever, Leeds and Arundel.
- Brighton Racecourse holds meetings throughout the summer months.
- Walking Tours are available in the Brighton and Hove area and these
provide tourists with a real insight into some of Brighton's most
interesting and historic tourist attractions, landmarks and information.
- Brighton guided bus tours operate throughout the day at regular
intervals. The Brighton bus tours provide a popular way of sightseeing
in Brighton and, with daily hop on / off tickets; they are also a very
useful way to travel around Brighton. Bus tours in the Brighton connect
all of the major points of interest in Brighton, including many of the
tourist attractions, landmarks and monuments in Brighton.
- Devil's Dyke, on the north side of Brighton, is owned and managed
by the National Trust, with superb panoramic views of the surrounding
countryside, Devil's Dyke is a deep valley and attractions include
large areas of grassland ideal for sunbathing, sports, kite-flying,
hang-gliding and picnics.
- Bluebell Steam Railway is on the outskirts of Brighton. It is one
of the most popular attractions in this area. It features lovingly
restored steam locomotives, a museum, stunning views of the surrounding
countryside and a public house, serving snacks. The Bluebell Steam
Railway travels between three different train stations.
Food & Drink:
With over 400 restaurants in the Brighton area, it has more than
anywhere outside London. You can choose from beachfront brasseries,