Brighton is located on the south coast of . It is one of the largest cities located by the sea in . Brighton and its neighbouring town of Hove together form the city of Brighton and Hove. It emerged as a prominent health resort during the 18th century and attracted day-trippers soon after the arrival of the railway in 1841. Today Brighton forms part of the metropolitan area stretching along the coastal region.
Brighton is a renowned tourist destination, which grab the attention of over 8 million tourists each year. The town boasts numerous hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment areas that cater to the needs of the business tourists reaching here. There are two famous universities and many English language schools available in the city of Bristol and Hove that makes it a hub of education.
Brighton boasts many historical landmarks to its credit. Prominent among them are the Royal Pavilion a former royal palace notable for its Indian architecture and Oriental interior design; Brighton Pier was opened for public in 1899 and is the largest in Brighton. There are large funfair, restaurants and arcade halls located near the pier; while the West Pier, built in 1866, which was closed in 1975 is awaiting renovation. St. Nicholas Church built in 11th century still remains a place of worship and is considered as the oldest building in Brighton.
Beachfront remains the major attraction in Brighton, having a variety of bars, restaurants, night clubs and pubs all located within the close range, mainly along the stripe between the two piers. Owing to its proximity to the London city the visitors can expect all the modern urban comfort in this seaside town; soothing sea breeze is an added advantage of this town. The Brighton beach has a selected official nudist area. As recognition to the beautiful seaside, Brighton beach is awarded a Blue Flag (DLT).
The nightlife in Brighton is an enthralling one with over 400 pubs and many nightclubs. The town is associated with prominent musicians including The Levellers, The Kooks and Fat Boy Slim. Brighton centre and Brighton Dome are some of the venues for live music events. The town provides perfect platform for many music shows and performances and hence it is an apt place to spot next major event. During the month of May and September the town will be flooded with music fans. The major event in May is the Great Escape festival that includes three nights of bands playing in venues across the city. In September it is Brighton Live, a week of four events in pubs to identify the best local bands.
Apart from leisure tourists, Brighton also caters to the needs of business tourists. It has gained a reputation by hosting many important conferences including those by major political parties. Brighton has a diverse topography that provides a perfect platform for outdoor activities. There are many sports and leisure clubs in Brighton that takes care of your activity day out and the relaxing day out.
Amongst the day time activities cycling and motoring activity test your driving ability with the tough terrain providing an excellent base. The cycling and the motoring clubs annually host London to Brighton events concluding with a display on the Madeira Drive section of the seafront.
Brighton’s prestigious arts festival known as Brighton festival is held in May and is considered as the largest arts festival in . Many colourful parades are organised as part of this festival. The Children’s parade, colourful display of fire crackers and many art performances and exhibitions are conducted as part of the festival. Another major event named the Brighton Festival Fringe along with the main Brighton Festival is considered as the second largest Fringe festival in the world.
The town boasts many museums to its credit that includes Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, the Brighton Fishing Museum, the Brighton Toy and Model Museum and the Booth Museum of Natural History. Other than museums there are many privately run art galleries situated in the town, with all its entertainment option this town turns out as an excellent tourist destination that offer lot of fun and entertainment. |
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