If you have never been to Brighton well it's about time you got yourself there!
Whether you choose to visit Brighton for a night, day, week or a lifetime you will find yourself sucked in and amazed by this accepting town. Whether you have shed loads of cash or finding it hard to scrape together a pound there is something to entertain everyone's budgets.
Brighton is regularly quoted as “London by the sea'. This small town holds just about everything and anything you could ever imagine let alone wish for. Yet unlike London, Brighton has a laid back atmosphere, at which you set your own pace to move through the town, and dissolve yourself in all the stylish, quirky and exciting things this town has to offer.
From lavish cocktail bars to student ‘happy hour' pubs there are plenty of watering holes to enjoy your favourite drinks. It doesn't matter if you like jazz, rhythm and blues, electronic, pop or whether you prefer to do a bit of head banging there's definitely be a venue in Brighton which will delight your ears. The latest bands flock to Brighton to provide music enthusiasts with everything they could ever want. For those of you who wish to party all through the night Brighton holds a wide variety of the coolest clubs in which you can happily exhaust yourself in and dance till the early hours in the morning.
Other entertainment venues include The Dome which regularly holds World music, opera and ballet. You can also see top stars at the Brighton Centre or shows directly from London's West end in the Theatre Royal.
If food is your passion you will be pleased to know that Brighton's restaurants and cafes hold all the tastes from around the world. You will be able to locate your favourite dish whether it is Chinese, Mexican, Spanish, Greek, Lebanese, Italian, Japanese, Thai, African, Portuguese, Indian or Egyptian there are even some English restaurants! You will surely be able to find what ever your taste buds fancy.
Located in the heart of Brighton are the 17 th Century Lanes. These lanes hold a variety of over 300 small quirky shops ranging from boutiques to jewellery shops to vegetarian shoe shops to charity shops. You can have your own dress made to fit your exact body shape or a suit designed for your own particular style. They also hold great places for eating, drinking and casual window shopping. The lanes are also home to Komedia at which you can see some of the best comedians from around the globe.
Thought out the streets of Brighton's you will find more clothes shops to indulge yourself in and you can find all of your favourite high street fashion shops in Brighton's shopping centre - Churchill Square. For a relaxing break and to regain your energy in between shopping there are a number of Coffee shops located around Brighton such as Starbucks, Café Nero and Costa.
Throughout Brighton you will also be able to find a range of antique shops, flea markets, and Saturday and Sunday markets. Or if this just isn't enough to fulfil your shopping desires you can head to the Marina which is home to outlet stores selling famous brands as well as entertainment such as cinema, bowling and a variety of bars and restaurants.
Visitors flock to Brighton to take in the wealth of attractions on offer here and this has been true ever since regency times. One of these attractions is the Royal Pavilion which is situated as you come into Brighton is a breathtaking Regency Palace. With its Indian exterior and Chinese decoration it is truly magical and feels like a fantasy land when you walk into the palace. It is famous for being a sea-side residence for King George IV as well as home for other British monarchs. When you visit Brighton this is an exquisite must see for all.
Whether celebrating the elderly or the young there are a range of festivals throughout the year including the London to Brighton's RAC Veteran Car Run, Nations Speed Trials, Powerboat racing,Kite festival's and the largest arts festival in England. The Arts festival takes the city by storm for three weeks every year in May. Other events include the Brighton Festival, Gay Pride, Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival and the Brighton Fringe Festival - there's something for everyone!
In the summer you can find stunning views across the seafront as well as facilities for surfing, basketball, volleyball, skateboarding and of course there is plenty of space for a quick dip in the sea. The seafront is also a prime spot for the occasional major music events.
This buzzing seaside town is overflowing with character, flair and excitement. Yet at the same time holds a laid back bohemian charm and charisma that you won't find anywhere else. Brighton will always provide you with something that you want to do and see.