Hi, my name is Ray. I'm originally from Ashford, Kent but am currently working as an economist in ...
Hi, my name is Ray. I'm originally from Ashford, Kent but am currently working as an economist in Malaysia. I enjoy travelling, good food,non-league soocer and Formula 1 motor-racing and love writing about these passions. Hope you enjoy reading my ...
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Brighton in Sussex is arguably the premier resort on England's south coast. It has a special place in the affection of Londoner's and is sometimes referred to as "London-by-the-Sea".
It is not hard to see why that title is applied to Brighton for it is a very cosmopolitan place which has long attracted media figures, artists, writer's, students, Londoners on day trips, and in recent years, a growing number of overseas students intent on learning the English language.
The resort was "put on the map" by none other than the infamous Prince Regent who, anxious to escape from the restrictions of court life in London, found the perfect antidote in this watering hole in Sussex. He was soon followed by others wanting a break from the English capital including scores of Londoners out for a good time by the sea.
Architecturally Brighton is undeniably an exciting town. Pride of place goes to the ornate, exotic Royal Pavillion, which would not look out of place in Baghdad, Cairo or new Delhi. Hove, in particular, is home to a large number of Regency styled houses, some of which are now guest houses. Then there is quaint area called The Lanes which houses yuppy restaurants, clubs, and shops selling antiques. Brighton, houses that uniquely and eccentric English contribution to seaside life, piers, which have recently been restored and are a delight to the many day trippers in town during the summer months.
You can eat really well in Brighton. For a town of its size it has a truly remarkable variety of ethnic eateries. You will come across Greek, Italian, Thai, Malaysian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian, German, Danish, French and American restaurants, as well as scores of fish and chips and other traditional English eateries. For variety it is one of the best places in England to eat in, outside of London. It is also one of the major shopping centres or the south coast with some major department stores, good book shops, and specialised shops catering to the varied needs of both local residents and the large number of visitors.
As befits a popular seaside resort that is only an hour away from London, this Brighton has a wide choice of accommodations in town, ranging from expensive de luxe hotels, 2 to 3 star hotels, guest houses and homely bed and breakfast establishments. In most of these you can get a solid English breakfast and helpful information about the local tourist attractions. The down side is that visitors from the US or Canada, often find the rooms to be rather small and cramped.
It is a good base for visits to major attractions in the area such as Petworth House, Arundel Castle, 1066 country at Hastings, and local beauty spots like Devils Dyke.
The best time to visit Brighton is during the summer months when it is at its most liveliest. There are some very good pubs and night clubs in town and you can also see well known entertainers performing in the Summer Shows. There are also folk, jazz, classical and rock music venues in this resort which also has a large student population, many of whom are at the University of Brighton or the nearby University of Sussex.
All in all Brighton is a lively resort, a cosmopolitan place, and a combination of elegant Regency architecture and some down at heel buildings. Warts it most certainly has but it could not be described as dull. It's a good place for racy entertainment and if you enjoy a lively atmosphere - it is not the place for a quiet, restful environment.Vibrant,
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Advantages: Nice atmosphere, lots of culture, intimate, friendly people Disadvantages: Expensive, parking is a nightmare, less diverse than bigger cities
Advantages: good variety of artwork, absolutely free unless you buy some artwork,you get to see some lovely houses, meet some friendly artists Disadvantages: you can't see them all, can be a bit tiring trekking around Brighton!
Jun 22nd, 2000
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