Brighton
Brighton & Hove, one of Britain's liveliest cities, has a bohemian, artistic and eccentric atmosphere that can't be found anywhere else in the UK. Combining the modern with the traditional, Brighton has a heritage that is rooted in the Regency era and is brought up to date with a unique cultural offering. There's elegant Regency architecture, museums and galleries, great shopping, stylish cafés, bars and restaurants, glittering nightlife, arts and theatre and all the fun of the seaside.
Royal Pavilion
Don't miss the Royal Pavilion, King George IV's seaside fantasy palace with its Indian domes and oriental interiors - Europe's most extraordinary royal palace. The exotic palace is fascinating both inside and out, decorated with fine furnishings and works of art.
Brighton Pier
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There's all the fun of the fair on Brighton Pier with its whirling Waltzers, fish & chips and candy floss. Stroll along the vibrant beachfront with its lively cafés and bars, pubs and clubs, Artists' and Fishing Quarters, beach volleyball court and dramatic sculptures framing the sea views.
Brighton Lanes
Explore the narrow alleys of the 17th century Lanes, a maze of smart shops selling antiques, jewellery and designer clothes, and the bohemian North Laine, full of unusual and eccentric shops selling everything from bonsai trees and bongos to oriental silks and far eastern furniture.
Brighton Museum & Gallery
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery has undergone a £10 million development and now has dynamic and innovative new galleries, including World Art, 20th Century Decorative Art Fashion & Style, Body and Social History which feature exciting interactive displays appealing to all ages.
Brighton Marina
Home to some of the best bargain shopping in Brighton, the city’s marina offers discounts of up to 50% in many of its designer brand outlets - all set in a stunning quayside location.
Preston Manor
Originally dating from the early 1600s - glimpse into the past in this lovingly preserved manor house, giving you a rare insight into everyday life during the early 20th century.
Nightlife
Brighton's nightlife is relaxed and fun-fuelled, with stylish bars, traditional pubs and the biggest selection of restaurants outside London - over 400 serving mouth-watering cuisine from around the world. There's live music nearly every night of the week and the club scene is legendary. Home to world famous DJs like Fatboy Slim, the clubs host some of the most exciting nights around.
Brighton Festival
Brighton Festival, England's largest international arts festival, attracts thousands of people to hundreds of events for 3 weeks. There's everything from contemporary dance to comedy, operas to exhibitions and circuses to street theatre.
Theatre Royal Brighton
Opened over 200 years ago, today you can catch a fantastic array of comedies, pantos, ballets, musicals, or even the occasional West End production.
Komedia
Komedia is a stylish entertainment venue with a fantastic programme of comedy, caberet and world music with fanastic bars and food. It is a great place to catch rising stars in comedy.
Art & Culture
Brighton & Hove is fast emerging as an artistic and cultural powerhouse in the UK. From the iconic Royal Pavilion to the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and the Theatre Royal Brighton to the Brighton Dome, the city has so much to offer the ‘culture vulture’.
Brighton Farm
BRIGHTON FARM MARKET is a lively, colourful covered food market selling local, free-range meat, organic dairy, vegetables, eggs, flowers, honey, cakes, fresh fish and more. The FARM KITCHEN is a great place to meet friends over a Monmouth Coffee & a Hog Roast!
More on Brighton
For more information about Brighton, please visit the official tourism guide to Brighton, Visit Brighton.
To find out more about destinations across South East England, visit our official guide to South East England.
