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Brighton
Brighton with nearby Hove in East Sussex has always provided the great escape for the people of London along with millions of others who just love this resort and all the attractions that it has to offer. The beachfront at Brighton is always a buzzing playground with swimming, surfing, sailing, basketball, volleyball, skateboarding and lots more. Along the beachfront why not take in some fish and chips on Brighton Pier or visit a choice of bars there.
There is of course a lot more to Brighton than a beach it boast some of the best shopping on the South East coast region, particularly if you are looking for art or antiques, jewellery, interior design or famous labels, take a stroll down the famous “Lanes” and you will not be disappointed. This is an eclectic mix of hidden squares, elegant arcades and winding passages, you can find bespoke perfumes and fragrant herbs mixing with freshly roasted coffee and the aroma of Italian cooking. Alternatively only five minutes walk from the beach is Churchill Square Shopping Centre which has 90 shops, restaurants and cafes all under one roof and the centre is open 7 days a week and has two car parks.
Along with many old towns in England, Brighton is a mix of old villages and it is here that you will find some of the very best pubs around offering the best in bar food in traditional surroundings that many believed were long gone. If more traditional food offerings are what you might be looking for, there is plenty on offer in Brighton. You can find a huge range of restaurants many of them award winning amongst which you can choose from beachfront brasseries, seafood restaurants, chic café and bar culture and modern international menus at stylish venues. From a morning espresso to a brunch, or pizza with jazz, Brighton has something for all tastes and budgets.
We are all familiar with the famous veteran car run from London to Brighton immortalised in the film Genevieve, but you can take in many other events of a similar nature, from speed trials to power boat racing, paintball, greyhound racing, clay shooting, the marina and fishing trips the list is endless. Of course only a few minutes away from the bustling city centre you are in the magnificent Sussex countryside where the rolling South Downs are great for walking and cycling. Magnificent gardens, historic houses, castles, family attractions and cosy country pubs, windmills and watermills, the Bluebell Steam Railway, it is easy to see why Brighton is such a great base for exploring the beautiful Sussex region and because of its long heritage accommodation is plentiful and across a range of styles and budgets, hurry to Brighton.
4* Boutique Hotel Brighton - £42.50
Lansdowne Place, Boutique Hotel & Spa
2 nights from £85.00 pp, weekends only throughout Jan 0...
