Brighton in General

Yesterday, my boyfriend, his father, my daughter and I decided to visit Brighton. From Eastbourne this was only a short 30 minute drive, there are also bus services regularly from Eastbourne town centre that we have used before, which cost £5.50 return for an adult . Now, it was raining when we went yesterday, so perhaps we didn't do so many of the traditional touristy things - however, I have been before in better weather and enjoyed all the traditional stuff - fish and chips on the beach etc , so I will try and include these in my review. The reason most tourist probably visit Brighton is likely to be either the beach, or Brightons incredibly ...  Read the complete review

The last time I was in Brighton was a few years ago. There are several ways of getting there. One can take the train or take the car for instance. I went by car. Upon arriving in Brighton, what immediately caught my attention is the architecture. Compared to other seaside resorts around the world, the architecture in Brighton is poor. For example the buildings and general town layout just seem to be symmetrically incorrect, set in the wrong direction or just plain ugly. The seaside and Brighton peer also lack appeal creating a very depressing atmosphere. This is not a place I could imagine living let alone last a day. While people from Brighton may be ...  Read the complete review

- BRIGHTON - A CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS - This is my home and it is known as 'Britain's Coolest City', which is true, Brighton and Hove is a real party place. It is a 'posh' seaside City and you won't see many 'kiss me quick hats here'. It is inhabited by a diverse, cosmopolitan, cross section of society and is known as the drugs death capital of England. Not a great claim to fame. Being so close to London it attracts the weekend trade who come up in their drones, particularly on Bank Holidays and the summer months. The City is buzzing and the language students spill across the pavements like an army of ants. Brighton and Hove has an ...  Read the complete review

BACKGROUND TO THIS REVIEW The Star ratings listed against items below are a locals' opinion of a venue, place or activity, i.e. MINE! You may, of course, be inclined to take no notice of them whatsoever! Times are suggested for a leisurely visit, not including meals or spending lots of time in the shops. I have bent the rules slightly regarding links to other sites, after all I'm not trying to actually sell you anything here - merely reduce the length of what has turned out to be a mammoth review. Secondarily, of course, admission prices and opening times change according to inflation and season, neither of which your reviewer ...  Read the complete review

Brighton to many is London-by-the-sea to others the destination for a dirty weekend. I have lived in Brighton for over 20 years, I even tried to leave once but soon realised what a mistake I?d made! Over the years the Town (now officially a city) has outgrown these popular preconceptions and has developed into one of the liveliest centres for tourism, culture and entertainment in the south of England. *HISTORY* Up until the 16th century Brighton was small but important fishing village with a population of 400 fishermen. But within a generation in the early 17th century Brighton became the largest town in Sussex. The town became known as a ...  Read the complete review