Brighton


Brighton


More than the seaside, more than the city, the mix is more than double the fun. Fashionable, funky and loaded with style, Brighton & Hove has everything you could want - a royal palace, elegant Regency architecture, museums, laid-back beach life and superb shopping and only 49 minutes from central London. Don’t miss the Royal Pavilion, home of King George IV, and probably the most exotic, extravagant royal palace in Europe. Stroll along the Victorian Pier and the beachfront, where stylish bars and cafés spill out onto the curved paving, jostling for space with surfer shops, giant sculptures, buskers, fresh fish and artists’ studios. For shopping, try The Lanes, smart and chic, and the bohemian North Laine, both good for antiques and designer clothes. There are museums and galleries galore, special events throughout the year from car rallies to carnivals, and England’s largest arts festival in May. For nightlife, there’s theatre, music, dance and comedy, lively pubs and bars and around 400 restaurants. And there’s a great choice of places to stay – ritzy 5 star seafront hotels, jazzy places with Moroccan style courtyards, minimalist townhouses and traditional B&B’s. Source: Visit Britain

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Brighton Attractions

Royal Pavilion Historic House/Palace Address: Brighton, BN1 1EE Tel: +44 (0)1273 290900 Fax: +44 (0)1273 292871 Email: visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk Website: http://www.royalpavilion.org.uk The Royal Pavilion is the former seaside residence of King George IV and is lavishly decorated in Chinese style with an Indian exterior. Built for King George IV, the Pavilion was also used by William IV and Queen Victoria. Originally a farmhouse, in 1787 architect Henry Holland created a neo-classical villa on the site. It was transformed into Indian style by John Nash between 1815 and 1823. Brighton Pier Address: Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1TW Tel: +44 (0)1273 609361 Fax: +44 (0)1273 684289 Email: info@brightonpier.co.uk Website: http://www.brightonpier.co.uk A Victorian pier with various food and drink outlets, fairground attractions and Palace of Fun arcade. Palm Court Fish Restaurant, Victoria's bar and Horatio's bar. Brighton Museum and Art Gallery Address: Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, BN1 1EE Tel: +44 (0)1273 290900 Fax: +44 (0)1273 292841 Email: museums@brighton-hove.gov.uk Website: http://www.virtualmuseum.info The Museum features state-of-the-art visitor facilities including full disabled access, a local studies centre, a suite of education rooms dedicated to lifelong learning and a garden entrance. Highlights include the nationally important collections of 20th century art and design, fashion, paintings, ceramics and world art. Hove Museum and Art Gallery Address: 19 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AB Tel: +44 (0)1273 290200 Fax: +44 (0)1273 292827 Email: museums@brighton-hove.gov.uk Website: http://www.virtualmuseum.info Having undergone major redevelopment funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the museum's permanent collections have been redisplayed in exciting new galleries. Children and families can enjoy the toy gallery, visitors can discover Hove's role in the birth of cinema in the film gallery and there is also a craft gallery and paintings gallery. Brighton Sea Life Animal Collection, Brighton Address: Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TB Tel: +44 (0)1273 604234 Fax: +44 (0)1273 681840 Email: brighton.sealifecentre@merlinentertainments.biz Website: http://www.sealifeeurope.com For a fun and educational day out whatever the weather, visit Brighton Sea Life Centre. With over 150 species and 50 displays, you will be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable day for the whole family! Watch in amazement as giant turtles and sharks glide above you in our underwater tunnel. New for 2005 is our tropical reef, complete with a shark encircled wreck and breathtaking tropical coral; you can make it your own adventure. Feeding the juvenile rays, sharks and lively sea bass is also an unforgettable experience. Preston Manor Historic House/Palace, Brighton Address: Preston Park, Brighton, BN1 6SD Tel: +44 (0)1273 292770 Fax: +44 (0)1273 292771 Email: museums@brighton-hove.gov.uk Website: http://www.virtualmuseum.info A delightful manor house which belonged to the Stanford family for over 200 years and which still has the atmosphere of an Edwardian country house. Collections of their furniture are on show including ceramics, glass, silver and clocks and also the Macquoid Bequest of fine English and continental furniture and decorative art. The servants' quarters and hall, butlers' pantry, boot hall, kitchen, head housemaids' and personal maids' rooms can all be seen, together with a period walled garden and family pets' graveyard. Volks Electric Railway Railway, Brighton Address: Arch 285, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1EN Tel: +44 (0)1273 292718 Fax: +44 (0)1273 292717 Website: http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ A full-size Victorian electric railway that runs for 1.25 miles along the seafront between Brighton Pier and Brighton Marina. The world's first public electric railway still in operation today. Opened in 1883. Trains run every 15 minutes. Brighton Fishing Museum Museum, Brighton Address: 201 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 1NB Tel: +44 (0)1273 723064 Fax: +44 (0)1273 723064 Email: BrightonFishingMuseum@msn.com The fishing industry and beach leisure trade of Brighton is presented at this museum on the seafront. Working fishermen in adjacent arches bring history to life. There are exhibitions including boats and fishing artefacts. Visual images include archive and contemporary film and a slide show. There is also an audio presentation of fishing folk talking and singing. Archives, including family history are available to view by appointment. Brighton Marina Address: Brighton, BN2 5UF Tel: +44 (0)1273 818504 Fax: +44 (0)1273 818701 Website: http://www.brightonmarinauk.co.uk Europe's largest marina. Brighton's only outlet shopping centre with many famous brand names offering up to 50% discount off high street prices. This £20 million Waterfront development also comprises an excellent range of bars and restaurants, a boutique hotel, casino, 8-screen cinema, 26-lane Bowlplex and David Lloyd leisure centre, sailing, fishing and boat trips. It regularly hosts events, exhibitions, workshops and much more. Please check website for up-to-date information.

Brighton Accommodation

The Kelvin Guest House B&B, Brighton Address: 9 Madeira Place, Kemp Town, Brighton, BN2 1TN Tel: +44 (0)1273 603735 Fax: +44 (0)1273 603735 Single with Shared Bathroom: £18.00 - £30.00 per room per night, room only The Kelvin is a friendly, privately-run guesthouse near the seafront, close to the city centre and all amenities. Sandpiper Guest House Guest House, Brighton Address: 11 Russell Square, Brighton, BN1 2EE Tel: +44 (0)1273 328202 Fax: +44 (0)1273 329974 Single with Shared Bathroom: £18.00 - £32.00 per room per night, breakfast included Newly refurbished, front rooms with sea views. All rooms with central heating, cable TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Unrestricted access. Walking distance to centre and seafront. Pavilion Guest House Guest House, Brighton Address: 12 Madeira Place, Brighton, BN2 1TN Tel: +44 (0)1273 683195 Single with Shared Bathroom £20.00 - £30.00 per room per night, breakfast included Offering you clean, comfortable accommodation with a good English or vegetarian breakfast. Central heating for those colder months, radio-alarm clocks, hospitality tray, colour TV in all rooms. Access at all times with your own key. We are minutes away from the Royal Pavilion, Conference Centre, The Lanes, Brighton Pier and the coach and railway stations, and other attractions. Funchal Guest House B&B, Brighton Address: 17 Madeira Place, Brighton, BN2 1TN Tel: +44 (0)1273 603975 Fax: +44 (0)1273 603975 Double with Shared Bathroom £20.00 - £30.00 per person per night, breakfast included Our family-run guesthouse has, for over 40 years, provided excellent breakfasts, cosy rooms, good value for money and is highly recommended. Topps Hotel Townhouse Hotel, Brighton Address: 17 Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FG Tel: +44 (0)1273 729334 Fax: +44 (0)1273 203679 Single en suite £45.00 - £49.00 per room per night, breakfast included Quietly situated in Regency Square near seafront and amenities. Topps offers spacious elegant bedrooms with every conceivable comfort. Aquarium Guest House B&B, Brighton Address: 13 Madeira Place, Brighton, BN2 1TN Tel: +44 (0)1273 605761 Twin or Double with shared bathroom £20.00 - £28.00 per person per night, breakfast included Situated just off the seafront, convenient for all town amenities. Beynon House B&B, Brighton Address: 24 St. Georges Terrace, Brighton, BN2 1JJ Tel: +44 (0)1273 681014 Fax: +44 (0)1273 681014 Single with Shared Bathroom £22.00 - £27.00 per person per night, breakfast included Comfortable, non-smoking guesthouse situated in quiet Victorian terrace close to the seafront. Abbey Hotel B&B, Brighton Address: 14-19 Norfolk Terrace, Brighton, BN1 3AD Tel: +44 (0)1273 778771 Fax: +44 (0)1273 729147 Single ensuite £19.95 - £25.00 per room per night, room only The Abbey hotel has been under management since November 2003 and now sits within the Thornton Lodge Hotels Group portfolio. The Abbey Hotel is situated within walking distance from Churchill Square shopping centre and the beach. We are also well positioned to provide the traveller with a central location close to Brighton’s attractions. We open our doors 24 hours a day and have staff available throughout, so you can be assured that you will not be locked out. Check-in is between 16:00 and 22:00, if you are going to be arriving late, please phone in advance before 22:00. Quality Hotel Brighton Hotel, Brighton Address: West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RQ Tel: +44 (0)1273 220033 Fax: +44 (0)1273 778000 Double en suite £49.00 - £120.00 per room per night, room only A modern Art Deco-style hotel located close to the seafront and close to the Lanes and Brighton Conference Centre. Part of the Choice Hotels Group, the Quality Hotel is ideal for the leisure or business visitor. New Steine Hotel Hotel, Brighton Address: 12a New Steine, Brighton, BN2 1PB Tel: +44 (0)1273 681546 Fax: +44 (0)1273 679118 Email: newsteine@hotel-brighton.fsnet.co.uk Website: http://www.newsteinehotel.com Single with Shared Bathroom £27.00 - £37.00 per room per night, breakfast included The New Steine Hotel is a comfortable licensed hotel set in a graceful period square and retains much of its original 18th century Georgian character. Central but quiet, minutes walk to the sea front, perfectly located for business trips, conference centre or exploring shops, bars, restaurants and Brighton’s exciting nightlife. Behind the splendour of the original period facade, the New Steine Hotel is a new hotel providing every modern convenience in a beautiful, designed, classical setting. Combining excellent value with the restful ambience of a hospitable home, the New Steine Hotel is the perfect hotel for discerning business and leisure travellers in search of a warm welcome and friendly personal service. All our bedrooms are individually designed in a modern or quaintly comfortable English style and include complimentary tray, colour T.V. and hairdryer. At reception we provide various services including dry cleaning, laundry, travel and entertainment reservations. The lounge combines warmth and elegance with comfortable traditional furnishing in complimentary colours. The marble fireplace provides a classical focal point for our guests enjoyment. A selection of interesting books, current magazines, daily newspapers, backgammon or chess games invite you to relax and make yourself at home. Enjoy a taste of any item form our extended room service menu or why not treat yourself to a pre-dinner or going out drink with friends and family from our bar. Our spacious and refreshing restaurant has a mixture of classical decoration and dramatic paintings which create the perfect setting for the appreciation of fine cuisine. In the morning enjoy our continental buffet breakfast or why not choose one of our delicious traditional English, French, vegetarian or vegan breakfast. In the evening we will be delighted to serve you with some of his homemade French cuisine from as little as £12.50 for two courses.

Brighton Restaurants

Wander around The Lanes and North Laine or walk along Preston Street, which runs back from the seafront near West Pier, and you'll uncover a wide selection of cafés, diners and restaurants of every kind and taste. The Hop Poles The place to go for weekend brunch, although you'll probably have to wait for a table. Tel: +44 1273 710444; 13 Middle Street. Terre a Terre Voted the best vegetarian restaurant in Britain by the Vegetarian Society, and we can’t disagree. Even die-hard meat fiends will find the imaginative and delicious cuisine hard to resist here. Tel: +44 1273 729051; 71 East Street. The Black Chapati Wonderful mix of traditional Indian and Asian fusion dishes. Tel: +44 1273 699011; 12 Circus Parade, New England Road. The De Vere Grand If you haven’t experienced afternoon tea yet, then treat yourself to this most English of activities…now! Tel: +44 1273 224300; King's Road.

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