Brighton

There is so much to do in Brighton and there is something for everybody to enjoy. The beach is the place that everyone flocks to when the sunshine comes out. As long as you don't mind a pebble beach and the cold sea it is a lovely place to sit and sunbathe.

The latest addition to Brighton is the 162m observation tower  giving a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. I confess I didn't go up it, but the other good way for coastal views is to catch a number 12 bus between Brighton and Eastbourne and sit on the upper deck.

Brighton is home to the famous 'lanes,' as well as Churchill Square shopping centre. The lanes are alleyways full of the more independent shops, whilst the centre is more main stream brands. There are places to eat in both places, so there really is something that will suit everyone.

Brighton is an hour's train ride from London Victoria with train links to Gatwick Airport. From the station it is one straight road downhill to the sea, with the shopping centre on the right about half way down. There are public car parks around should you chose to drive, but parking is not only tricky to find, but also expensive.

Brighton Pier is opposite the Sea Life Brighton in which you could spend a whole day inside looking at the wide range of sea life.

I am sure that there are lots of things missing from this blog post. I only went to the Brighton for a day at the beach, but there is so much to do it is somewhere you could easily spend a good few days. There are a fair few cheap hotels around the city centre.

Doughnut Groyne

There is also an arcade and fairground on the pier to keep the younger generations entertained. The pier also has a range of shops and has public toilets which is always handy to know.