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Visit Brighton and Hove


Sections:	Introduction
	Brighton pier
	Royal Pavilion
	Beach
	Lanes
	North Laine
	Gay Brighton
	Marina
	West pier
	Devil's Dyke
	Nightlife
	Further information
	Links

INTRODUCTION

This page is a guide for visitors to Brighton, a popular seaside town on the south coast of England.

	Brighton: More Than a Guide (guide to Brighton) Publisher: Jarrold Publishing Date: March 2005		Cheeky Guide to Brighton (4th edition) (town guide for residents or visitors) Authors: David Bramwell, Tim Bick Publisher: Cheeky Guides Ltd Date: June 2006
	South Downs Way (walking guide to the South Downs) Author: Paul Millmore Publisher: Aurum Press Date: April 2004		Explorer Map 0122: South Downs Way - Steyning to Newhaven (walking map of the countryside around Brighton) Publisher: Ordnance Survey Date: May 2003

BRIGHTON PIER

Take a promenade on the pier

Brighton Rock?

Making a splash

Who wants to be a millionaire?

Fishing for a prize

ROYAL PAVILION

King George the Fourth

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

BEACH

Some like to go for a walk along the beach ...

... others to relax with a partner ...

... others to bathe naked

Artists' quarter

Beach (between the piers)

LANES

NORTH LAINE

GAY BRIGHTON

MARINA

Volks Railway

Boats in the marina

WEST PIER

The West Pier has been destroyed by fire and by the action of the sea. There are plans to replace this with the UK's tallest observation tower, to be known as the Brighton i360 (unofficially it may be called the Brighton Eye). The height will be 183m (600 feet). Building is planned to start in early 2007 and to be completed by summer 2008.

The West Pier

DEVIL'S DYKE

During the spring and summer (between April and September) you can take a number 77 open-topped bus to visit Devil's Dyke - this is a good place to visit if the weather is fine. You can join at the main bus stops, including Brighton Pier, Churchill Square and the train station. There are daily services in July and August, but buses only run at weekends and on bank holidays during the other months of operation. You can enjoy excellent views from the top of the bus. The journey takes about half an hour and runs about once every half an hour during the busiest times of the day. Allow at least 2 hours for an excursion to the Devil's Dyke from central Brighton.

Bus 77 (not 666?) to the Devil's Dyke

You can enjoy panoramic views from the top of the bus

The Devil's Dyke has been classified as an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty". It is managed by the National Trust, and there is no charge for visitors. You can enjoy going for walks around the hill, rest on the grass if the weather is fine, and have a meal or a drink in the pub. When the weather conditions are right the hill is a popular location for flying kites or for paragliding.

One of the views from the hill

Flying a kite

NIGHTLIFE

Night view of the sea front

FURTHER INFORMATION

* Booking a tour
Day-trips to Brighton from London: Travel/Tours/Company/AndersonTours

* Visitor information
Brighton tourist information: http://www.visitbrighton.com or http://www.brighton.co.uk
City guide: http://www.brighton.world-guides.com
Street map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=brighton&z=15

* Independent travel to Brighton
On fast train services, Brighton is about 1 hour from London. You can travel either from Victoria station or from a Thameslink station (eg: London Bridge). For train timetables and to buy a ticket online, see: Shop/Company/TheTrainline.
It takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to travel by coach from Victoria Coach Station in London to Brighton. For timetables and to buy a ticket online, see: Shop/Company/NationalExpress.

* Independent travel around Brighton
Local bus services in Brighton are operated by Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company.
The most convenient place to get a bus is at Churchill Square: this is the name of a shopping centre at the eastern end of Western Road (not far from the Clock Tower). Other convenient stops for visitors are on the streets outside the train station and close to Brighton Pier.
For information about timetables and fares, see: http://www.buses.co.uk.
Visitors who want to use buses may want to buy a One Day Saver ticket, which is valid on most services around Brighton (including buses to Devil's Dyke). You can buy this on the bus, or it is slightly cheaper if you get one from a travel centre, post office or newsagent's. You must scratch off the day, month and year (and your sex) to make it valid for travel..

Waiting for a bus in Churchill Square

* Weather forecast for Brighton
See: http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1222

* More photos
360 degree panoramic pictures: http://www.bbc.co.uk/southerncounties/interactive/360_camera/brighton_tour/main_brighton.shtml

Lonely Planet verdict: Brighton "Of all of Britain's seaside resorts, Brighton is the artist among the artisans. Not only is it the country's most popular coastal resort, but it is one of the best cities on the island ... For the visitor, Brighton has virtually everything. Besides the Royal Pavilion, a showpiece museum that ranks among the best in the country, you will find terrific restaurants and cafes; wonderful pubs and bars; and a nightlife that is - relative to its size - easily a match for London" (extracts from "Lonely Planet Great Britain - 2003 edition", used with permission)
	Lonely Planet Great Britain Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications Date: May 2007	Lonely Planet England Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications Date: March 2007
Other Lonely Planet publications

LINKS

Places in this region:
Lewes: Travel/Tours/England/Lewes
Eastbourne: Travel/Tours/England/Eastbourne
Isle of Wight: Travel/Tours/England/IsleOfWight

Seaside resorts:
Blackpool: Travel/Tours/England/Blackpool
Le Touquet: Travel/Tours/France/LeTouquet
Newquay: Travel/Tours/England/Newquay
Scarborough: Travel/Tours/England/Scarborough

Other topics related to this page:
Brighton Festival: Ideas/Album/Brighton-Festival
London-Brighton Veteran Car Run: Ideas/Album/VeteranCarRun
Information for gay students: Personal/Relationships/Gay
Information for lesbian students: Personal/Relationships/Lesbian

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