Brighton has had a reputation for its style since regency times, and today it still does not disappoint. There are some many things to see and do especially if you are looking for fun and entertainment. There is plenty to see and do what ever the time of year or weather. However when the weather is sunny and hot the sea front can seem more like Venice beach. With plenty of sports and leisure's in and out of the water. Shopping is another favourite activity in Brighton with so many different stores and boutiques to explore. If you exhaust yourself with a day of shopping, there are plenty of bars, pubs and café's to revive and refresh, plus plenty of speciality restaurants, over 400 to be precise. If this all seems too hectic than why not relax with an amble down Brighton Pier or wander through the Pavilion.
Gardner Arts Center Offers over 300 performances a year from music, exhibitions, theatrical plays, comedy and children's theater. Location: University of Sussex, Brighton Telephone: 01273 68 58 61
Theatre Royal Here you can enjoy star entertainment at Brighton's premier pre-West End theatre. Location: New Road, Brighton Telephone: 01273 32 84 88
The Brighton Dome At this central arts venue you can enjoy a mix of events. Location: 29 New Road, Brighton Telephone: 01273 70 97 09
The Komedia This vibrant arts venue offers comedy, cabaret, theater, also brasserie and bars. Location: Gardner Street, Brighton Telephone: 01273 64 71 01
Hove Museum and Art Gallery Location: New Church Road, Hove Telephone: 01273 29 02 00
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery Location: Church Street, Brighton Telephone: 01273 29 09 00
Sea Life Experience over 100 marine species as you walk through a tunnel right through the heart of this 800,000-liter tank, and see the natural habitat of shark's seahorses and stingrays. Opening times: Open daily - 10am-5pm Location: Marine Parade (Opposite the Palace Pier). Telephone: 01273 60 42 33
Brighton Palace Pier Take a stroll down the pier, enjoy the fun-fair, side-stalls, amusements, 3 licensed Bars, Fish & Chips, Free admission and Free Deck Chairs to sit on will you enjoy the sea air. Opening times: Open every day of the year. Location: Madeira Drive Telephone: 01273 60 93 61.
Preston Manor Explore this manor house for a fun day out. Opening times: All Year except Good Friday, 25th - 26th of December, and Monday mornings Location: Preston Drove Telephone: 01273 29 09 00
Herstmonceux Castle Gardens and Grounds This 15th Century moated Castle is surrounded by Elizabethan Gardens and 550 acres of woodland. An ideal setting for peace and tranquility. Opening times: Please telephone to find out opening times. Location: Take the A27 to Polegate, turn left to Hailsham on the A22, then right onto A271, to Herstmonceux were the Castle is sign posted off. Telephone: 01323 83 38 16
Regency Town House Here you can arrange a tour of this superbly restored Regency townhouse in a garden square. Opening times: Please telephone to find out opening times. Location: 13 Brunswick Square Telephone: 01273 20 63 06
Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum Enjoy the superb views of the Lewes downlands from this medieval castle, while in the museum learn about Sussex Archaeological discoveries. Location: 169 High Street, Lewes. Take the A27 from Brighton to Lewes (only 6 miles away). Telephone: 01273 48 62 90
The Hungry Years Bar, Nightclub & Restaurant This is a lively venue offering various rock/international, student nights, and pool tables. Location: 8-9 Marine Parade Telephone: 01273 57 00 66
Brighton Boogie Bus On this bus tour with a difference, you will visit 5 of Brightons top party venues in one night. Location: Head office- Southpoint House, Paston Place. Telephone: 01273 67 11 77
The Brighton Nightclub Tour On this tour you will board a sound system bus with balloons and streamers, visit 4 of Brightons top venues in one night (being transferred between venues). Plus gain VIP entrance to all venues. Telephone: 01273 69 36 22
Since regency times Brighton has had a reputation for its fun loving atmosphere as a holiday town. But its rich history pre dates this by far. In the surrounding area you will find many examples of this from the 15th century moated castles, 13th century Abbeys to the 1066 battlefield at Battle Abbey were you can relive one of the most famous days in English history.
In Brighton you can enjoy a wide variety of activities from kites to watersports.Air Born Kites Location: 42 Gardner Street Telephone: 01273 67 67 40Burgess Hill Golf Academy Location: Cuckfield Road, Burgess Hill Telephone: 01444 2225 85 85East Brighton Golf Club Offers a warm welcome to visitors. Location: Roedean Road Telephone: 01273 60 48 38Hove Lagoon Watersports Location: Kingsway, Hove Telephone: 01273 42 48 42Prince Regent Swimming Complex Location: Church Street Telephone: 01273 68 56 92Sunhire Watersports Rental Location: Church Street Telephone: 01273 32 31 60
The George This pub offers the best Vegan, and Vegetarian food at very competitive prices. Location: 5 Trafalgar Street Telephone: 01273 68 10 55
Lands End This is a delightful modern café bar with an excellent drink and food menu. Location: 55 Meeting House Lane Telephone: 01273 729 729
Yates Wine Lodge Location: Academy House, 59 West Street Telephone: 01273 73 11 17
The Lion and Lobster Location: 24 Sillwood Street Telephone: 01273 77 69 61
Hand in Hand Kemp Town Brewery This traditional English pub has its own brewery with a selection of fine ales to sample, it also serves hot food. Location: 33 Upper St James Street Telephone: 01273 60 25 21
There is so much to see and do in Brighton when shopping, here you can get anything from high street names, major stores, one of shops, boutiques, hand made crafts, tribal textiles. There is everything from the modern Brighton Marina Village to Dickensian bustling criss-cross streets, to Nepalese slippers to Vegetarian shoes.
There are direct rail links between Brighton and Heathrow Airport (90 minutes by train) and Gatwick Airport (30 minutes by train). There is also direct coach service to both the airports.
Bicycle
There are cycle routs along the seafront Victoria Gardens and Lewes Road. There are more cycle routs being built throughout the city to form a network of cycle lanes. There are cycle racks situated throughout the city. It is also possible to hire bikes all year round.
Bus
There is a good local bus service with plenty of stops and easy color - coded for different routs. There is only one fare whatever the distance. With special bus lanes, this is an effective way to move around the town. Telephone: 01273 88 62 00
Car
Brighton offers a fast and Frequent Park and Ride. This is the best way to arrive at the town center if you have journeyed to it by car. This facilities allows you to park your car for free, then take the short journey right into the heart of Brighton at a small cost. This is a hassle free way to travel to the center, without the stress of finding places to park. (There is free parking for Disabled yellow badge holders in these City Council car parks, and on-street pay and display areas). The buses run every 12 minutes, Monday - Saturday. The return fare is only 1.20 with up to two children free. Location: The Park & Ride is sign posted from the A23 and A27, and is situated on the outskirts at Withdean Stadium. Telephone: 01273 29 24 80
Coach
National Express Coach services have a wide U.K. service. For pick up points and destinations, and run regularly from London Victoria to Brighton. Telephone: National Express - 0990 80 80 80
Rail
Brighton and Hove have four railway stations, Brighton Railway Station, Hove Railway Station, London Road Railway Station, and Preston Park Railway Station the last two being situated just outside the center. There are direct train services to Brighton and Hove from all over the U.K. with good connections if there is no direct train. National Rail Enquiery Telephone: 0345 48 49 50
