Brighton Travel Guide
Brighton is beautiful, lively and vibrant. It is a cultured city by the sea
close to the capital. Brighton has both, the bustling life of a city and the
calmness of the sea, wrapped up in one.
Brighton became a fishing village as early as in 13th century but the official
name of Brighton was accepted only at the beginning of the 18th century. It
quickly continued to expand into the 20th century and increased its reputation
as a leading holidays' resort. Brighton merged with its neighbouring town Hove
in late '90s and many cosmetic architectural alterations and improvements followed
inside this city.
Today, Brighton & Hove has everything you could want from a trip to Britain
- a royal palace, elegant Regency architecture, museums, laid-back beach life
and superb shopping – all this on the south coast of England, just 49
minutes from central London.
Attractions
The Royal Pavilion is the most exotic, extravagant royal palace in Europe created
by King George IV which is notable for its mixed architecture and interior design.
Victorian Pier is a place to have good time and enjoy yourself. Today, it is
the largest pier in Brighton and features many tourist attractions such as large
funfair, restaurants, stylish bars & cafes and arcade halls. Never should
you miss other famous attractions such as Brighton Marina, situated in the Kemptown
area, one of the largest of its type in the UK. The Brighton Museum and Art
Gallery - an excellent permanent collection and exhibitions from international
artists.
There are other special events throughout the year from car rallies to carnivals,
and England’s largest arts festival in May.
Food & drink
Brighton has many restaurants, pubs and bars catering for all taste, with more
than 400 to choose from. Along the beachfront between the two Piers there are
several restaurants & cafes.
Shopping
Shopping in cosmopolitan Brighton & Hove can be a truly original experience.
There are four main shopping areas:The Lanes - historic maze of alleyways with
a mix of antiques, jewellery and fashion, North Laine - a mixture of ethnic
and offbeat, Churchill Square - a stylish indoor shopping mall & Beachfront
- traditional seaside shops and tiny artists studios on the beach.
Music & nightlife
Many visitors report that Brighton's nightlife compares every bit to any thriving
city throughout the country with its great selection of pubs, clubs and more.
Live music is a way of life in Brighton, you can choose between jazz, soul,
R 'n' B, techno, indie, funk, gay, house, salsa, 60s, 70s, 80s, & 90s.
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