Tacky But Just A Fun Place (Brighton Palace Pier)

Member Name: will-owl

Product:	Brighton Palace Pier
Date:	10/09/03 (314 review reads)
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Advantages: Free, plenty of Fruit Machines

Disadvantages: Tacky, Noisy

Brighton, is I suppose, one of the best known British seaside resorts. Recently I had a two day stay in the town and put up at the New Steine Hotel, which is very convenient for Brighton;s attractions. I guess the big attractions are the Royal Pavillion, the Brighton Marina, the Lanes and,of course, that piece of Victoriana that goes by the name of the Palace Pier.

The Palace Pier is alive and well and attracts countless day trippers and visitors to the Sussex seaside resort. It is open from 9 am in the morning until 2.00 am in the summer and from 10 am to 12 pm during the winter months. One thing that accounts for its popularity among visitors is that entrance is free, Brighton is an expensive place so having an attraction that is free is a good bonus.

It is quite a lengthy pier and at night is well lit which gives a vibrant,lively look. During day light it really looks less impressive. Once on the pier what can you do ? Well you can gaze back at Brighton's sea front. You can sun yourself in an arm chair. You can partake of an ice cream, sip a coffee or go for a pint of beer. If you like rock, you will find several outlets selling Brighton Rock and there are the usual Candy Floss stalls.

Into gambling ? Well there is a veritable plethora of fruit machines in which to try your arm. Therre are a host of games including rifle shooting, FormulaI simulated racing and the usual array of rather tacky prizes to be won. If that is not for you how about a ride on the exciting,exhilirating, Ghost Train.

You can also enjoy yourself people watching on the Palace Pier. After a while you can get a bit bored with all the frenetic activit,noise, and crowds. Still if it is raining it is a good place to shelter and relive your youth on a very Victorian structure.

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