| With the sun starting to make the odd guest | | | | the 1970's and has been almost destroyed in |
| appearance you may be optimistic enough to | | | | more recent years by fire and weather, it's |
| start thinking of the summer. Hot, long lazy days, | | | | haunting remains are still an iconic part of |
| or balmy summer evenings in the beer garden of | | | | Brighton's rich history. |
| your local pub, maybe even a summer holiday? | | | | As well as all the normal shops, café's and |
| Maybe somewhere hot and sunny, with beautiful | | | | bars you'd expect in a vibrant city, Brighton also |
| beaches, entertaining things to do, breathtaking | | | | boasts some more quaint and unique |
| things to see and a rich and diverse culture? | | | | establishments. The lanes are a network of |
| Unfortunately, many of us are feeling the pinch at | | | | smaller alleyways and narrow lanes which could |
| the moment and jetting off half way around the | | | | quite easily swallow a day in themselves, from |
| world may be hard to justify. Luckily we live in a | | | | antique shops, to arts and crafts to collectables, |
| country that can offer everything you can want | | | | they offer something for everyone. Whether |
| from a holiday, living on an island means there's | | | | you're an avid fan of an old cult TV show, a keen |
| always plenty of coast and beautiful beaches. | | | | artist or art collector, or are simply looking for a |
| Brighton is located in East Sussex on the south | | | | slightly more original gift than the stick or rock |
| east coast of England and is easily accessible from | | | | whatever you pick up in the Lanes, it is likely to |
| London and the rest of the UK. It offers | | | | be a one off and carry the memories of a great |
| something for everyone, with the tranquility of | | | | day. |
| the Sussex Downs and Beachy Head just down | | | | If you're after something slightly more intrepid, |
| the road combined with the rich history of the | | | | why not hire some roller blades and take a skate |
| city itself you can find whatever it is you want | | | | down the sea front? Of course, being situated on |
| from a holiday in this diverse holiday hotspot. | | | | the coast there are also boat trips, deep-sea |
| Accommodation is as varied as the city itself; | | | | fishing or diving for you to try your hand at. If |
| from the world famous five star Grand Hotel to | | | | the marine life intrigues you, there's also a sea life |
| bed and breakfasts through to hostels (many of | | | | centre for you to explore too. If you're still not |
| these on the actual sea front). No matter what | | | | exhausted after that, Brighton's exuberant |
| your budget or expectations you are guaranteed | | | | nightlife caters for all walks of life. |
| to find holiday accommodation, which not only | | | | If you prefer your holidays slightly more sedate, |
| meets, but also exceeds your expectations. | | | | East Sussex offers some of the most beautiful |
| So what is there to see in Brighton? Well let's | | | | county side in the UK. Just a short way out from |
| start with the piers. The Palace Pier is now | | | | Brighton, the Sussex Downs culminate in Beachy |
| Brighton's main and only functioning pier. Opening in | | | | Head and the Seven Sisters; providing acres of |
| 1899, it has survived the wars, weather and time | | | | breathtaking scenery to be explored. Standing on |
| remarkably well and still embodies the atmosphere | | | | the cliffs really makes you appreciate what an |
| of innocence and jubilation of Victorian England. It | | | | outstanding area of natural beauty this place is. |
| boasts bars and restaurants, stalls, amusements | | | | Although you may not wish to get too close to |
| and right on the very end is the fun fair, making it | | | | the edge of the towering white cliffs, it is even |
| a great day out for a family with young children, | | | | possible to see over the English Channel to France |
| a young couple looking for a romantic day out or | | | | on a clear day. |
| an older couple looking for a quiet day out by the | | | | These are just a couple of brief snippets of what |
| sea. Just a few minutes walk down the | | | | Brighton has to offer, it's the perfect city for a |
| promenade is the remains of the older West Pier, | | | | summer holiday of a last minute break just to get |
| although it closed to the public for the last time in | | | | away from everything. |