Brighton City guide, including Brighton Hotels

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,

exquisite seafood eateries, fish & chip cafes, traditional English

dishes, chic café culture and modern international menus at

stylish, exclusive venues. Whether it's afternoon tea at the Grand

Hotel, fish and chips on Brighton Pier or something altogether more

exotic, there's something for every taste.




There are good value pubs and cafes too. Brighton's pubs range from

small cosy Victorian front rooms, converted churches to large theme

pubs housing every video game imaginable.

Carluccio's offers a cosy breakfast, a bustling lunch or a

candlelit evening supper. All food is prepared using the best, fresh

natural ingredients - often sourced from all over Italy.

Terraces Bar & Grill is the place to drop into after a bracing

stroll on the prom for a refreshing cocktail, or to pile into the sofas

with coffee and the papers following a huge Sunday roast.

Al Duomo: A cool contemporary Italian restaurant and venue

furnished with sleek leather sofas in the bar area for drinks, lounging

or coffee and modern art through out. Located next door to the Royal

Pavilion and centrally located to the main shops, hotels and

entertainment.

The Dorset Street Bar has character and style and has become one of

the most popular restaurants and meeting places in Brighton.

The George is Brighton's first and foremost vegetarian pub.

The Greys is serves Egon Ronay recommended gourmet food in

extremely small local neighbourhood pub. Generally a great friendly

atmosphere with interesting characters.

Hotels & Accommodation:




Brighton hotels, bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, and self-catering

accommodation offer a wide range of style and price. Accommodation

ranges from luxury hotels on the seafront, medium-priced hotels in

elegant squares, family-run bed & breakfasts, budget travel lodges,

backpacker hostels and self-catering apartments.




Belgrave Classic Hotel

Quality Hotel Brighton

De Vere Grand Hotel Brighton

Queens Hotel (And Lanes Leisure Club)

Royal Albion Hotel

Holiday Inn

Brighton Seafront

Preston Park Hotel

Drakes Hotels

brightonwave Hotel

Sea Spray

New Steine Hotel

Westbourne Hotel

Ascott House Hotel

Gullivers Hotel

The Arlanda Hotel

Ramada Brighton

Maison Mascara

Abbey Hotel

Best Western The Brighton Hotel

Hickstead Hotel

Kings Hotel

Old Ship Hotel

Thistle Brighton

Hudsons

Guesthouse

Amherst Hotel

Royal Pavillion Townhouse Hotel

Dorset Guest House




Entertainment




Brighton is home to a number of excellent theatres that regularly host

Brighton theatrical productions, dramas, comedies, concerts, operas,

workshops and exhibitions.

Pavilion Theatre is one of the best venues in the South East. The

programme boasts an excellent line up of comedy, music, dance &

theatre.

Gardner Arts Centre entertains you with high quality contemporary

dance, drama, visual arts, films, comedy, music et al.

Komedia is a great venue for music, comedy, cabaret and theatre.

If you love life, you will love Brighton, England's liveliest city by

the sea. Brighton is fun, cosmopolitan and uniquely eccentric all year

round. It has been regarded as a 'pleasure dome', and that's not about

to change.


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Name: Maria Williams


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