Discover a World of Adventure on the South Coast with VisitBrighton
If you are looking for a day of discovery and shopping, a mouth-watering meal, a romantic break or simply some fun on the beach, then look no further than the UK's south coast.
Less than two hours away from the heart of London is a coastal town bursting to the brim with individuality, colour and a multitude of experiences just waiting to be had.
VisitBrighton will help you on your journey of discovery through one of the most popular coastal destinations within the UK.
Brighton is often overlooked as a day-out destination, becoming the go-to last choice when nothing more 'suitable' can be found. Yet with its diverse collection of people, shops, hotels, restaurants and attractions it is hard to imagine why Brighton falls so far down many people's top destination picks.
For shopping, Brighton has one of the best mixes of styles and period items available, with numerous modern shops nestled alongside vintage clothing and household goods.
Visit Churchill Square or the Brighton Marina for those big-names or pop along the network that makes up The Lanes and North Laine for lifestyle stores and retro-chic.
At Beyond Retro on Vine Street you will discover a warehouse-sized store, full of everything retro and beyond, while a diverse range of shops makes Brighton's Kemptown another destination worth adding to your shopping map.
Even the most fussy eater would be spoiled for choice in this coastal town when it comes to food. 'Posh nosh' at an affordable price comes in the form of The Grand Brighton.
The Grand hosts one of Brighton's most glamorous culinary hotspot, GB1 - offering some of the south coast's finest and freshest fish and seafood. Oysters are on the menu, if you are feeling brave. This mollusc has a reputation to uphold as an aphrodisiac and purists will insist you eat them raw.
For 'lite-bite' social dining 64degrees, set in Brighton's iconic South Lanes, is the new hotspot where all the dishes are served on smaller plates so you can try several dishes together and share delicious taste combinations. Already popular after a short run, they now have a waiting list so it is advisable to book.
Try something a little more exotic with the Pan Asian cuisine at Yum Yum Ninja. Relaxed, informal seating arrangements and friendly staff ensures a new experience in dining in the heart of the old lanes - all cooked to perfection using only free range meats & sustainable seafood.
If you think vegetarian food lacks imagination and flavour then Brighton's iconic and acclaimed restaurant, Terre à Terre - where vegetarianism is more about indulgence than abstinence - will astound you with its culinary skills, while tantalising your taste buds to within an inch of their senses.
A night out on the town for many needs a good curry to complete the evening and the curry, when cooked at Indian Summer will open your eyes to a wider range of authentic regional indian flavours. Forget about your kormas and vindaloos, at Indian Summer you will discover real indian cuisine - full of flavour and spices, without the overloaded mono taste found in more traditional english curry houses.
Of course, in true British style, a day at the beach wouldn't be complete without a scoop or two of ice-cream and in Brighton you will find that the ice-cream comes in an 'almost impossible to choose from' selection of flavours. Instead of a plain vanilla 'whippy' take some time to visit Boho Gelato; a traditional Italian ice cream parlour with a daily choice of at least 24 flavours, ranging from Vanilla to Violet, Mango to Mojito and Apple to Avocado. Sample their amazing selection of high quality, truly artisan Gelato and Sorbet, freshly made on a daily basis (including dairy-free options).
When the sun is shining you can take your ice cream down to the seafront, to watch the world walk by, enjoy a cocktail on the beach and dip your toes in the English Channel.
And even when the clouds open all day you can be sure to find entertainment. Situated right on the sea-front next to Brighton's iconic pier, SEA LIFE Brighton is the world's oldest operating aquarium and provides a fascinating insight into life below the waves, offering a fun and educational day out, whatever the weather.
If you are searching for accommodation in Brighton, information on attractions, trying to find out what's on or discover the best in Brighton culture, you will find the latest tourism information for Brighton & Hove at www.visitbrighton.com