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Welcome to Brighton!
I am Marta your personal tourist guide.
I would like to give you directions and suggestions
while you are strolling one of the most picturesque and artistic cities of the UK.
Brighton and Hove welcomes over 9.5 million visitors annually
and has been regularly listed in the top five cities that tourists wish to visit during their stay in the UK.
Its vibrant, colorful and there are thousands of places to discover even if you are a local…ready to pace up and down?
The spectacular and exotic looking palace was built by the Prince Regent, King George IV. It was completed by the architect John Nash in 1823 and immediately became a Brighton icon. Looking similar to India's Taj Mahal the Brighton Pavilion is a wonderful mixture of styles. You can book your tickets here.
It is located in the Royal Pavilion’s renovated stable block. The museum offers a wide range of exhibitions and displays. For example, furniture and design, historical fashion, contemporary artists such as: Pablo Picasso, Eric Ravilious, Grayson Perry and Salvador Dalì. Plan your visit here.
With so much street art on display, Brighton looks like an open air art gallery. Hot spots are: Kensington Street, North Laine, London Road, Hanningtons Lane. My personal favorite is the stunning Alice in Wonderland mural. Did you know that Lewis Carroll used to visit Brighton as his sister lived on Sussex Square?
Brighton is famous for its colorful streets. You can spot the most pretty houses in Kemp street, Albion Hill, Gardner Street, Blaker Street, Lynton Street.
The South Downs National Park covers the area between Winchester and Eastbourne. It is the third largest national park with 39 million visitors a year. The 19th-century landscape painter John Constable thought the panorama from Devil’s Dyke to be “The greatest view in the world!”
The Prince Albert great venue to see live music. Fun fact: in 2004 the street artist Banksy made the stencil graffiti “Kissing Coppers”. It has been sold in 2014 at an auction in Miami and there is a replica in its place. See if you can spot it!
One among the many Brighton's traditional pubs. It is famous for its old school vinyl jukebox and is home to a local celebrity: "Bailey" the pub lovely cat.
Found in the heart of the South Lanes English's is the oldest seafood restaurant in Brighton. The Leigh-Jones family have been the owners since 1945. On its walls you can see signed photos of Charlie Chaplin, Lily Savage and Judi Dench among other celebrities. Book a table.
Only half an hour drive from Brighton the Seven Sisters are a magnificent stretch of white chalk cliffs. A stunning place for outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing or cycling. If you simply want to relax go to: Saltmarsh cafe and rooms.
Opened in 1899 the Victorian pier is now one the main attractions for both children and adults. It boasts over 50 gaming machines including air hockey, dance mats, multiplayer games, a ghost train and roller-coasters. Find out more here.
If you are looking for a breathtaking view, glide up the 162 meters high tower and enjoy a drink from the South Coast's highest bar, the "Nyetimber Sky". Fun fact: this is the slimmest tall tower in the world! Fly up to i360!
Visit the world’s oldest aquarium! Designed by Eugenius Birch (the same architect of the West Pier), it opened in 1872 and hosts over 5,000 sea creatures. Discover more here.