Leisure
Great Budget Breaks in the Jewel of the South Coast
Many people would regard Brighton as a second London and has gained the nickname ‘London by the sea’ for this reason. The city has a very Bohemian atmosphere and would be considered as the gay centre of the UK.
Brighton is easily accessible from London with trains taking as little as an hour from the city centre; this makes it very convenient for those flying in from any of London’s major airports. Driving to Brighton might want to be avoided as the city is very congested and parking in the city centre can be expensive. If you are arriving from London by train, one of the best budget hotels in Brighton, the Premier Inn, is located only five minutes’ walk from the train station.
There are excellent bus services operating in the city and its outskirts meaning that if you choose to stay in one of the cheapest hotels in Brighton, which will be found on the outskirts, you can easily make your way to the centre by public transport. If you plan to travel around the city it is well worth buying a bus day pass for £3.60.
Possibly the most famous site in Brighton is the pier, also known as the Palace Pier there are all the usual seafront attractions and arcades. If you are visiting Brighton in the summer (the time of year when the city is at its best) it is worth spending some time on the pebbled Brighton Beach, watching the sunset is particularly magnificent.
The Royal Pavilion, once a Royal palace is located near the city centre and is easily accessible from all the hotels in central Brighton. This attraction is an amalgamation of different cultural styles, including Indian and Chinese, this is worth a visit and the guided tour is certainly worth the money.
Brighton hosts numerous festivals each year and these are worth investigating, even for those not interested in them, as around these dates the budget hotels in Brighton will fill up fairly fast. Remember to book ahead.
Shopping in Brighton is quite different from other UK cities as there are fewer chain stores and more individual boutiques to browse. The shopping district of ‘The Lanes’ is famous for its unique, interesting shops. Browsing these tiny stores is a great way to find unique gifts, for others as well as yourself. Shopping is one of the many reasons people return to Brighton.
Social drinking is very popular in the city and you would be hard pressed to find a street without a pub on it. Spending an evening hopping in and out of pubs in the Hanover area can be a good way to spend some time and is just a fifteen minute walk from the city centre. As a coastal town, seafood plays a part of the local restaurant scene, but if seafood is not your thing there many of the excellent chain restaurants you will find all over Britain.
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