Have
a Break in Brighton: London by the Sea by Michiel van Kets
 Brighton on the
south coast on England is a popular seaside destination known as "˜London
by the Sea". The history behind the name comes from the 18th century
when George VI enjoyed to party in Brighton. London's elite followed his
path and made Brighton into a fashionable place to be. The town has
plenty of Victorian architecture remaining, including the Royal Pavilion
which is worth a visit.
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Brighton today is still a
popular seaside destination, with its amusement parks and piers. The
stretch between the 2 piers is full of entertainment with restaurants,
bars, arcades and night clubs. Away from the promenade there are more
attractions, including shopping in the many clothing stores, jewelers
and antique shops. Visit the museums, the large marina and outdoor
sports centre.
Business is also
important to Brighton. High-tech media companies have recently set up
in the city, it also attracts many business people for conferences as
it houses a large number of hotels and facilities.
Transport: how to get
there and around It is easy to get to Brighton from London. The train
system that was built back in 1841, can now take less than an hour to
reach Brighton.
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The
regular bus service from London Victoria Station also covers the distance
in less than 2 hours. By road you can access Brighton by the M23 which
leads into the A23 to get into town.
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The town itself has an
adequate bus service and plenty of taxis to choose from to get around.
To make the distance along the seafront you can use the electric
railway, which is apparently the oldest in the world. A new addition to
the local transport is the tuc-tuc, a motorised trishaw from Asia, this
is a fun way to travel.
Weather
The
weather is at its best during the summer months of July and August. You
are more likely to experience some warm, dry weather. However, this
cannot be guaranteed as British weather is notoriously unpredictable.
Take your rain coat just in case.
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Accommodation:
Luxury to budget stays
The
internet can offer some of the best information on the cost, range and
location of hotels in Brighton.
Attractions
& Events
During
May you can enjoy the Brighton Festival. The city comes alive with visual
arts events, street processions and performers, theatre attractions and
music. The festival takes place throughout the city with a festive
fireworks display each night.
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