Local InformationOne of the largest and most illustrious seaside resorts in England Brighton together with its immediate neighbor, Hove, forms the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove on the south coast of England. A highly popular tourist resort oft referred to as the 'pleasure dome,' Brighton is 'London-by-the-sea,' a cosmopolitan city filled with hotels, restaurants and entertainment facilities that also serve an extensive business conference industry. Regardless of the time of the year you visit this fascinating city, there is celebration here for you day and night. The expanse of shingle beach is the major daytime tourist attraction. From dusk to dawn, Brighton is yet brilliant with theatre goers, film buffs, clubbers, dancers, and party animals. Each year the city of Brighton and Hove hosts an arts festival in May.An extravaganza for the lovers of life, the Brighton Festival is known for its organized processions such as the Children's Parade, outdoor spectaculars, theatre, music and visual arts.Some of the year-round attractions of Brighton include: the O Contemporary: the city's biggest and most dynamic commercial art gallery;
the Royal Pavilion: the magnificent seaside palace of the Prince Regent (George IV) built during the early 1800s and notable for its Indian architecture and Oriental interior design;
the Tuc-Tuc;
the Volks Railway: the world's oldest operating electric railway created in 1883;
the Booth Museum of Natural History;
the Brighton Fishing Museum;
the Brighton Marina;
the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery;
and the Brighton Pier: the largest pier in Brighton, featuring a great funfair, restaurants and arcade halls. Of course there's too much more happening in this delightful city.You can take a themed walking tour: the Ghost Walk, the Quadrophenia Walk, Film and TV locations, Rich and Famous, Murders and Mystery, Legends of the Lanes, Literary Connections, Jubilee Walk, and Historical are only a few choices. Then there are beautiful gardens and parks for the less restive soul.You may run out of holiday time in Brighton but you won't run out of entertainment options here.There is comedy at the Brighton Komedia; world music, opera and ballet at the Brighton Dome; jazz at Joogleberry; highest-rated stars at the Brighton Centre and shows at the Theatre Royal.It is guaranteed that Brighton will gift you with enhanced brightness in life, and a freer spirit! |
