More than the seaside, more than the city, the mix is more than double the
fun. Fashionable, funky and loaded with style, Brighton & Hove has everything
you could want - a royal palace, elegant Regency architecture, museums with
more, laid-back beach life and superb shopping – on the south coast, just
49 minutes from central London.
Don’t miss the Royal Pavilion, home of King George IV, and probably the
most exotic, extravagant royal palace in Europe. Stroll along the Victorian
Pier and the beachfront, where stylish bars and cafés spill out onto
the curved paving, jostling for space with surfer shops, giant sculptures, buskers,
fresh fish and artists’ studios. For shopping, try The Lanes, smart and
chic, and the bohemian North Laine, both good for antiques and designer clothes.
There are museums and galleries galore, special events throughout the year from
car rallies to carnivals, and England’s largest arts festival in May.
For nightlife, there’s theatre, music, dance and comedy, lively pubs and
bars and around 400 restaurants. And there’s a great choice of places
to stay – ritzy 5 star seafront hotels, jazzy places with Moroccan style
courtyards, minimalist townhouses and traditional B&Bs.
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