Guidebook for The City of Brighton and Hove
Essentials
Morrisons
A large Morrisons can be found here for food shopping
Boots Pharmacy
114 Church RdThe nearest pharmacy.
Arts & Culture
This theatre was originally built for the Prince Regent and is one of the oldest and nicest theatres in the country.
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Theatre Royal Brighton
New RoadThis theatre was originally built for the Prince Regent and is one of the oldest and nicest theatres in the country.
Check-out their whats' on listing for music and arts performances.
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Brighton Dome
Church StreetCheck-out their whats' on listing for music and arts performances.
Sightseeing
A great observation tower that is a feat of engineering. Great views of Brighton and the wind farm from here. There are lots of nice shops and places to eat near here on the beach.
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British Airways i360
A great observation tower that is a feat of engineering. Great views of Brighton and the wind farm from here. There are lots of nice shops and places to eat near here on the beach.
Originally built for the Prince Regents this is a must see in Brighton and is one of the most famous buildings in the UK. 10 Charles Street was orginally built to house ladies in waiting that worked in the Pavilion. It then became one of the first guest houses in the country when the Prince Regent became King.
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Royal Pavilion
Originally built for the Prince Regents this is a must see in Brighton and is one of the most famous buildings in the UK. 10 Charles Street was orginally built to house ladies in waiting that worked in the Pavilion. It then became one of the first guest houses in the country when the Prince Regent became King.
A must visit location that doesn't charge an entrance fee. Walk along here to see great views of Brighton or to experience the joys of a traditional British seaside resort such as fish and chips, candyfloss or fairground rides.
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Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveA must visit location that doesn't charge an entrance fee. Walk along here to see great views of Brighton or to experience the joys of a traditional British seaside resort such as fish and chips, candyfloss or fairground rides.
One of the best selection of British fish. They have some sharks too. This is the oldest aquarium in the world and so is actually quite interesting architecturally.
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SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeOne of the best selection of British fish. They have some sharks too. This is the oldest aquarium in the world and so is actually quite interesting architecturally.
If you like toys and models you will love this place.
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Brighton Toy and Model Museum
52-55 Trafalgar StIf you like toys and models you will love this place.
The Booth Museum is all about birds, butterflies, fossils, and bones. Founded as a Victorian collector’s private museum, the Booth Museum now brings natural history to life with interactive displays and ‘hands on’ activities. If you like stuffed birds this is the best place to see them in Sussex. There is no entrance fee.
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Booth Museum of Natural History
194 Dyke RdThe Booth Museum is all about birds, butterflies, fossils, and bones. Founded as a Victorian collector’s private museum, the Booth Museum now brings natural history to life with interactive displays and ‘hands on’ activities. If you like stuffed birds this is the best place to see them in Sussex. There is no entrance fee.
This is the oldest working electric railway in the world. It is definitely worth visiting. The route starts near the pier and goes to Brighton Marina. Just their website as the rides do not operate every day especially in the Winter.
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Volk’s Electric Railway
285 Madeira DrThis is the oldest working electric railway in the world. It is definitely worth visiting. The route starts near the pier and goes to Brighton Marina. Just their website as the rides do not operate every day especially in the Winter.
This is the oldest area in Brighton and is architecturally very interesting. It is filled with small independent shops with a particularly high number of antique jewellery shops.
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The Lanes
This is the oldest area in Brighton and is architecturally very interesting. It is filled with small independent shops with a particularly high number of antique jewellery shops.
A famous beauty spot on the South Downs. This is best visited if you have a few days in Brighton and have a car although there is a bus service. There is a restaurant and cafe at the top.
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Bahnhof Devils Dyke
Devil's Dyke RoadA famous beauty spot on the South Downs. This is best visited if you have a few days in Brighton and have a car although there is a bus service. There is a restaurant and cafe at the top.
This seems to be the number one most popular local attraction for Chinese visitors so I have included it. Unless you are staying a long time in Brighton and the weather is good it would not be on my list of must see attractions.
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Seven Sisters Cliffs
This seems to be the number one most popular local attraction for Chinese visitors so I have included it. Unless you are staying a long time in Brighton and the weather is good it would not be on my list of must see attractions.
Shopping
This is the main Brighton shopping area for well known large shops.
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Churchill Square Shopping Centre
Russell PlaceThis is the main Brighton shopping area for well known large shops.
The best area for small independent shops of every description. A great place to pick up a unique present or souvenir of your trip. Lots of nice cafes, bars and places to eat can be found here.
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North Laine
The best area for small independent shops of every description. A great place to pick up a unique present or souvenir of your trip. Lots of nice cafes, bars and places to eat can be found here.
If you walk up St James street through Kemptown there are many independent shops and flea markets. A nice place also to pick up food supplies at the French Patisserie. There is also a great off licence and grocery shop in this direction.
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Kemptown
If you walk up St James street through Kemptown there are many independent shops and flea markets. A nice place also to pick up food supplies at the French Patisserie. There is also a great off licence and grocery shop in this direction.
Food Scene
A lively and very well known, creative vegetarian restaurant.
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Terre A Terre
71 East StA lively and very well known, creative vegetarian restaurant.
An excellent slightly more intimate vegetarian restaurant. Excellent food but Terre a Terre is more lively if you are in a group and are looking for vegetarian food.
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Food for Friends
17-18 Prince Albert StAn excellent slightly more intimate vegetarian restaurant. Excellent food but Terre a Terre is more lively if you are in a group and are looking for vegetarian food.
Gars
19 Prince Albert StArguably the best Chinese restaurant in Brighton.
A friendly family, Italian owned Italian restaurant which is extemeley close to the house. They also do takeaway pizzas.
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La Capannina
15 Madeira PlA friendly family, Italian owned Italian restaurant which is extemeley close to the house. They also do takeaway pizzas.
Indian Summer
70 East StMy favourite Indian restaurant in Brighton.
The Coal Shed Restaurant Brighton
8 Boyce's StreetA good steak and fish restaurant
There are two branches of this restaurant. The closer one is in the Lanes. I prefer the one on the beach where you can sit outside and see the sea. This is an excellent but a pricy restaurant.
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Riddle & Finns
12b Meeting House LnThere are two branches of this restaurant. The closer one is in the Lanes. I prefer the one on the beach where you can sit outside and see the sea. This is an excellent but a pricy restaurant.
The Salt Room
106 Kings RdAnother very good fish restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Patterns, Brighton
10 Marine ParadeWell known for its music scene.
Concorde 2
286A Madeira DrA well known club and music venue on the seafront
A very high concentration of nightclubs can be found by walking along the seafront to West street.
West Street
West StreetA very high concentration of nightclubs can be found by walking along the seafront to West street.
Entertainment & Activities
The second largest marina in Europe. It has outlet shops and you can have a nice walk along the harbour wall.
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Brighton Marina
The second largest marina in Europe. It has outlet shops and you can have a nice walk along the harbour wall.