CC Sofita Guidebook
Beach
Brighton & Hove is situated in the south-east of England, facing the English Channel. Tourists may enjoy a walk along the Promenade beside the beach, maybe walking towards
the nearby Brighton pier to make a stop at the Brighton Fishing Museum, or just lying in the sun on warmer days. For the more athletic, beach volley fields are available, while oodles of romantic viewpoints and benches offer up some
cracking broadsides of the sunset in the evening.
Take note of dog friendly zones. These can remarkably be some of the less crowded and cleaner parts of the beach. Nearest is West greens at Hove just in
front of King Alfred car park.
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Brighton seafront
Brighton & Hove is situated in the south-east of England, facing the English Channel. Tourists may enjoy a walk along the Promenade beside the beach, maybe walking towards
the nearby Brighton pier to make a stop at the Brighton Fishing Museum, or just lying in the sun on warmer days. For the more athletic, beach volley fields are available, while oodles of romantic viewpoints and benches offer up some
cracking broadsides of the sunset in the evening.
Take note of dog friendly zones. These can remarkably be some of the less crowded and cleaner parts of the beach. Nearest is West greens at Hove just in
front of King Alfred car park.
Sightseeing
BOAT stands for Brighton Open Air Theatre and it’s located in the Hove Green park. Open air theatre is a great experience for anyone, including the youngest, and this new little gem is ideal to enjoy both a music show or a play and some fresh air. BOAT doesn’t only remind of a modern revisiting of Greek theatres
like Epidaurus, but is actually just like them, boasting some seriously excellent acoustics.
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Brighton Open Air Theatre
Dyke RoadBOAT stands for Brighton Open Air Theatre and it’s located in the Hove Green park. Open air theatre is a great experience for anyone, including the youngest, and this new little gem is ideal to enjoy both a music show or a play and some fresh air. BOAT doesn’t only remind of a modern revisiting of Greek theatres
like Epidaurus, but is actually just like them, boasting some seriously excellent acoustics.
Set in an old villa, the Hove Museum doesn’t only display artworks, but it has section dedicated to local history, cinema memorabilia from the early years along with contemporary art. A huge part of the museum focuses on children (but it’s
also highly enjoyable for adults), putting a whole variety of toys on display, from teddy bears to doll houses, from trains to tricycles, and it also features a ‘Wizard’s Attic’. Hove Museum also hosts regular temporary exhibitions and entrance is
free.
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Hove Museum & Art Gallery
19 New Church RdSet in an old villa, the Hove Museum doesn’t only display artworks, but it has section dedicated to local history, cinema memorabilia from the early years along with contemporary art. A huge part of the museum focuses on children (but it’s
also highly enjoyable for adults), putting a whole variety of toys on display, from teddy bears to doll houses, from trains to tricycles, and it also features a ‘Wizard’s Attic’. Hove Museum also hosts regular temporary exhibitions and entrance is
free.
As one of the most interesting architecture pieces in town, Adelaide Crescent is definitely worth a look. Situated right behind the seafront, a few blocks from the City Hall, Adelaide Crescent is adjacent to Palmiera Square, a small park in
the middle of a residential area. The residential building represents a mixture of Georgian and Italianate architecture and its shape is peculiar because of the curve it takes while progressively parting from the seafront, making the inner houses taller than the ones closer to the promenade.
Also check out the Morena Di Luna Gallery in the Crescent.
Adelaide Crescent
Adelaide CrescentAs one of the most interesting architecture pieces in town, Adelaide Crescent is definitely worth a look. Situated right behind the seafront, a few blocks from the City Hall, Adelaide Crescent is adjacent to Palmiera Square, a small park in
the middle of a residential area. The residential building represents a mixture of Georgian and Italianate architecture and its shape is peculiar because of the curve it takes while progressively parting from the seafront, making the inner houses taller than the ones closer to the promenade.
Also check out the Morena Di Luna Gallery in the Crescent.
The Royal Pavilion looks like it should be perched on the banks of the Yamuna in India. This ornate, Grade I-listed structure was designed by John Nash in the early 19th century – in the Indo-Saracenic Revival style, FYI – and was once a holiday home for George, Prince of Wales (later George IV). Today it’s frequented by visitors after a glimpse inside its quaint replica rooms, art galleries and very impressive grounds.
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Brighton Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion looks like it should be perched on the banks of the Yamuna in India. This ornate, Grade I-listed structure was designed by John Nash in the early 19th century – in the Indo-Saracenic Revival style, FYI – and was once a holiday home for George, Prince of Wales (later George IV). Today it’s frequented by visitors after a glimpse inside its quaint replica rooms, art galleries and very impressive grounds.
Some might see it as a bit of an eyesore, sticking out like a tent pole on the seafront, but the views from this 150-metre-high observation tower are pretty impressive. Here you can gawp at pretty much all of Brighton, out across the South Downs and over the Channel – including, if you’re lucky, the Isle of Wight.
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I360 Event Space
Some might see it as a bit of an eyesore, sticking out like a tent pole on the seafront, but the views from this 150-metre-high observation tower are pretty impressive. Here you can gawp at pretty much all of Brighton, out across the South Downs and over the Channel – including, if you’re lucky, the Isle of Wight.
Just a few miles out of town, Devil’s Dyke is a timeless beauty spot on the sprawling South Downs. The largest ’dry valley’ in the UK, this place makes the perfect location for a dog walk or simply an aimless ramble as the sun sets. The Dyke has been a major tourist draw since the 19th century, and it’s very easy to
see why.
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Bahnhof Devils Dyke
Devil's Dyke RoadJust a few miles out of town, Devil’s Dyke is a timeless beauty spot on the sprawling South Downs. The largest ’dry valley’ in the UK, this place makes the perfect location for a dog walk or simply an aimless ramble as the sun sets. The Dyke has been a major tourist draw since the 19th century, and it’s very easy to
see why.
Part of the Royal Pavilion, this city-centre museum and gallery is free for locals, while visitors are charged £5.20. And that’s actually good value, given the treasures on show – from fine art and ancient Egyptian treasure to 20th-century design fashion to exhibitions from contemporary artists. And if insects are your thing, make a beeline for the Natural Sciences collections, where you can meet half a million of the little critters.
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Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
Part of the Royal Pavilion, this city-centre museum and gallery is free for locals, while visitors are charged £5.20. And that’s actually good value, given the treasures on show – from fine art and ancient Egyptian treasure to 20th-century design fashion to exhibitions from contemporary artists. And if insects are your thing, make a beeline for the Natural Sciences collections, where you can meet half a million of the little critters.
The Dome is the Brighton Centre’s slightly more refined sibling. That means you can expect a programme of classical music, dance, theatre and poetry rather than big-hitting UK music and comedy tours.
It’s actually three venues (Concert Hall, Corn Exchange, Studio Theatre) and the whole complex is connected to the Royal Pavilion by an underground tunnel, apparently built so the overweight George IV could visit the royal stables unseen.
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Brighton Dome
Church StreetThe Dome is the Brighton Centre’s slightly more refined sibling. That means you can expect a programme of classical music, dance, theatre and poetry rather than big-hitting UK music and comedy tours.
It’s actually three venues (Concert Hall, Corn Exchange, Studio Theatre) and the whole complex is connected to the Royal Pavilion by an underground tunnel, apparently built so the overweight George IV could visit the royal stables unseen.
Neighbourhoods
Much of Brighton oozes character and cool, but The Lanes are definitely leading the charge. These narrow streets brim with brilliant independent cafés, record stores, vintage emporiums, bookshops and art spaces – all housed in pretty 16thcentury
buildings. Wandering this maze of passageways is an excellent way to spend an afternoon.
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The Lanes
Much of Brighton oozes character and cool, but The Lanes are definitely leading the charge. These narrow streets brim with brilliant independent cafés, record stores, vintage emporiums, bookshops and art spaces – all housed in pretty 16thcentury
buildings. Wandering this maze of passageways is an excellent way to spend an afternoon.