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Brighton,
M23 the A23 from the M25 and London, A259 west from Eastbourne
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| Brighton,
with its sister town Hove, where in the 18th century the holiday
resort led the way to sea bathing. It became popular by the
visits of the Prince of Wales, later George IV, in 1784, transforming
the original village of Brighthelmstone. He kept his secret
wife, Mrs Fitzherbert, here and commuted to London, as people
do now.
The old Brighton town
centre is preserved as The Lanes, small cottages in twisting
lanes, brimming with antique shops, bookshops, and cafe's.
The Regency and Victorian
buildings show its popularity over the years, and the town
has kept its magnetism, being the scene of Sunday day trips
from Mods and Rockers to today.
The town was immortalized
by Graham Green in his book Brighton Rock.
Hotels, restaurant's,
cafe's ands guest houses line the promenade above the beach.
Theatres, nightclubs,
lively !, piers, including Palace Pier, marina, and a racecourse,
Kemp Town, are all here, with shops running up the hills towards
the railway station.
Hove is quieter, to
the West along the coast.
Lots of tourist attractions
to see and things do in the town and the surrounding area,
with the South Downs, , but it does get busy. Tourist Information
Centre.
Take the Volks railway,
electric, along the sea front, from the pier it goes
west towards Rottingdean past the marina.
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What
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Brighton Tourist Attractions
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 Royal
Pavilion, built
by Nash, amazing structure and interiors, bought by the town
from Queen Victoria who didn't like it. Now cleaned up, the
gardens restored, floodlights at night, well worth a visit.
Shop, etc, Tel: 01273 290900 
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| Brighton
Museum and Art Gallery,
Church Street, Brighton, the Prince Regent's old stables
converted into a gallery houses art nouveau and art deco,Tel:
01273 290900 Open:all day Mon,Tue,Thur,Fri,Sat,
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| Hove
Museum and Art Gallery,
houses paintings, Tel: 01273 290200 Open: Tue-Sat |
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| Preston
Manor, 18th
century house, furnished rooms, Chinese
porcelain
garden.
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| Brighton
Marina,
bars, shops, etc, all around the fairly new marina which
is very popular in the summer. |
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| Sea
Life Centre,
aquarium, shop, etc, Tel: 01273 604234 |
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| Fishing
Museum,
Kings Road, craft shops, Tel: 01273 723064 |
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| Booth
Museum of Natural History,
Victorian collection of birds,animal skeletons, Tel: 01273
292777 |
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Engineering,
road, rail marine steam engines, restored Victorian pump
house, steam days first Sunday in the month so you may
well be lucky, Tel: 01273 559583 |
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| Foredown
Tower, Portslade,
off A23 north west of the town, country park weather station,
camera obscura, exhibitions, good views, Tel: 01273 292092
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| Ditchling
Beacon,
out of the town north on A23 then A273 towards Burgess
Hill, take the B2116 east at Hassocks to this small village
with the Beacon above it on preserved downland. Take the
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| Saltdean,
the A259 coast road east is worth a drive, over the tops
of the cliffs towards Rottingdean, with The
Grange, gallery and museum, as well as Kipling
Gardens, Victorian preserved gardens, Kipling lived
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Where
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Kings Road Brighton BN1 2FW MAP
A magnificent 5 Star hotel in a prime seafront location. Well known for it's excellent cuisine. Superb leisure facilities.Brighton Pier 5 minutes on foot, The Royal Pavilion and The Lanes shopping area very close by.
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Kings Road Brighton BN1 2FU MAP
Step in to the impressive elegance of the Hilton Brighton Metropole hotel and immerse yourself in relaxation, indulgence, spa delights and fine cuisine.
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17 Jubilee Street Brighton BN1 1GE MAP
Positioned on the city’s regenerated Jubilee Street, in the North Laine area of Brighton, this newly-opened hotel features a fusion of cutting-edge design and state-of-the-art technology with serene spirituality and Feng Shui.
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20 New Steine Brighton BN2 1PD MAP
Welcome to Urban House; a unique place to stay From the outside we have the charm of a classical regency building with 200 years of history. Step through the door, however, and you are transported into another world.
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4 New Steine Brighton BN2 1PB MAP
Square 'More than just four corners'. A stylish hotel located in fashionable Kemp Town just off the seafront, in an immaculate Regency garden square, a short walk from all Brighton's great amenities and attractions.
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10-11 New Steine Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PB MAP
Situated in an impressive Georgian square close to the town and seafront, this hotel has much to offer.
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Steine Street Brighton BN2 1TE
In the heart of central Brighton‚ Steyne Mansions offers a modern one-bedroom flat, a 1-minute walk from the pier and the beach.
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37 Arundel Street Brighton BN2 5TH
This chic and modern house boasts a basement den with Xbox Kinect, a stylish kitchen, and free parking. Available as 1 unit or as separate rooms, the house has comfortable beds, cable TV, and outdoor dining in the garden.
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West Street Brighton BN1 2RP
Avalon offers a beautifully presented City Centre apartment can be suited to both the holiday maker and business person (two minutes walk from the Brighton Centre). Secure underground car parking. Sleeps up to six people. Balcony.
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Days Out in and around Brighton
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coast east to Beachy Head and Eastbourne,
or stop inland at Lewes for some
history, west along the coast a little way and you arrive at
Shoreham. |
Towns near Brighton To Visit - straight line distance:
Lewes Tourist Information (7.43 miles) Newhaven Tourist Information (8.25 miles) Burgess Hill Tourist Information (9.33 miles) Worthing Tourist Information (10.20 miles) |
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Area
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Brighton
Information Centre
10
Bartholomew Square
Tel: 0906
711 2255
Hove
Information Centre
Town
Hall,
Church Road
Tel: 0906
711 2255 |
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