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A sparkling mix of sea and city, Brighton & Hove is perfect for a short break at any time of year.
Don't miss the Royal Pavilion, King George IV's seaside fantasy palace of Indian domes and oriental interiors. Stroll along the Beachfront with its lively cafés and bars, artists' studios and traditional seaside fun on Brighton Pier. Explore the 17th century Lanes, a maze of smart shops selling antiques, jewellery and designer clothes, and the bohemian North Laine, full of unusual and eccentric shops selling everything from bonsai trees to bongos. Find all your favourite high street names under one roof in Churchill Square shopping mall or discover the designer discount outlets at Brighton Marina.
The arts play a major part in city life especially in May when the Brighton Festival brings over 700 arts events in just 3 weeks. You can see pre and post-West End shows at the Theatre Royal, classical concerts at the Brighton Dome and pop stars at the Brighton Centre. The city's museums are treasure houses of inspiring objects from all eras and cultures. Brighton Museum has undergone a £10 million development and has dynamic new galleries appealing to all ages.
Discover Brighton's origins at the Fishing Museum and its development at the 1820's Regency Town House, while a visit to Preston Manor gives a glimpse into the lives of an Edwardian family and their servants.
Brighton's nightlife is relaxed and fun-fuelled, with stylish bars, traditional pubs and over 400 restaurants serving worldwide cuisine. There's live music nearly every night of the week and the club scene is legendary. And there's always something happening on the seafront and in the streets - classic car rallies and cycle races, fun runs and French markets, parties and processions.

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Brighton Bears Junior Basketball Club (Basketball)
Brighton Cougars Basketball Club (Basketball)
Brighton Health & Racquets Club (Tennis)
Brighton Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Brighton Marina Yacht Club (Sailing)
Brighton Sailing Club (Sailing)
Hollingbury TTC (Table Tennis)
Old Brightonians CC (Cricket)
Rottingdean CC (Cricket)

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Economy of Brighton
Debenhams
Blackwells
British Bookshops PLC
Bookcase
Jones the Bootmaker
Swift Sports Ltd
Ultimate Flowers
Flowers By Wendy Kelly
Boots
Early Learning Centre

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Rymans
Wyevale Garden Centre
International Fun Casinos
Rushfields Plant Centre
Grapevine Organics - Organic Wines
Infinity Food Shop and Bakery
Kai Organic
Worth Eating
Pet Stop
Pet Pals
Ambience Gallery
Whittard of Chelsea
Jennie Ricketts Gallery
High and Mighty
Dorothy Perkins
Field & Trek
Stephen Bower
Coldean Pharmacy
Bromptons Opticians
Paver Shoes Ltd

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Pullingers
Evans
Waterstones
Lovethatstuff
J D Sports
Halfords
Dragon's Gate
BodyShop
Chimera3 Ltd
Brighton framing galleries
Art at Five
Daren Wallace Studio
Penny Lane Gallery
The Painted House
Four Walls
Art Republic
Space Contemporary Art
Acme Art Shop
Window Gallery
Leoframes

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Faques Gallery
Surrounds
Start Contemporary Gallery
AfricArt
Daniel Laurence Home & Garden
Florentine Galleries
George Street Gallery
In The Frame
The Alexander Gallery
Robert Dyas
Thorntons
PC World
Wickes
Little Sky Ltd
Holland and Barratt
Montezuma’s Chocolates
Neal’s Yard Remedies
Real Food Direct
H Samuel
Wallis

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Ernest Jones
Lombok
JoJo Maman Bebe
Peacocks
Merchants Quay
All Saints
Mothercare
Gamestation
Game
B&Q
LoveT Apparel
Goldsmiths
Skin Deep
Ginger Lily Florists
Dreams
Sussex Stationers
Hotel Chocolat
Barratt Shoes
Specsavers
Raw Gaia

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Champneys Town Spa
White Stuff
Phase Eight
J J B Sports
Lush
Baby Haven
New Dawn
Seven Brides
Sussex Curtain & Blind Company
John E Stevens Photography
Evans Cycles
River Island
Topman
Topshop
BHS
Office
Steamer Trading Cookshop
The Entertainer

Antiques

Michael Norman Antiques Ltd
Brighton Lanes Antique Centre

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Bradstock & White
Alexandria Antiques
Decorative Arts
Downe Iain
Fitchett Alan
Hatchwell Simon
J B Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Anitiques
Norman Michael Antiques Ltd
Oasis Antiques
Odin Antiques
Paros Antiques
Snoopers Paradise
Wardrobe
Wish
Wright Pamela
Bygone Lighting

Activities

Ministry of Paintball(Adventure)
Freeflight Paragliding School(Airsports)
Naturalhigh-Paragliding(Airsports)

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Sky Paragliding(Airsports)
Sussex Bowmen(Archery)
Bowlplex Brighton(Bowling)
Curious About Brighton?(Walking)
Lagoon Watersports(Water Sports)

Places to Stay near Brighton

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myhotel Brighton (0.29 miles)

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Positioned on the city’s regenerated Jubilee Street, in the North Laine area of Brighton, this newly-opened hotel features a fusion of cutting-edge design and state-of-the-art technology with serene spirituality and Feng ... More

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Brighton Breeze (0.32 miles)

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Located in a quiet street straight off the seafront in the lively city village area of Kemp Town, the Brighton Breeze Hotel gives you the best of both worlds. Here, ... More

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The Harrington (0.36 miles)

The Harrington boutique is a new concept, giving you the privacy of your own home with the pomp of a luxury hotel.

It is a No-tell Hotel - a hotel that is private, who’s only guests ... More | visit website

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Princes House (0.46 miles)

A superior selection of one and two bedroom apartments. All apartments are fully equipped and in a prime location to take full advantage of all local amenities. These apartments are in a Grade One Art ... More

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Brighton City Centre Premier Lodge (0.46 miles)

With more than 450 hotels on major routes across the UK, you're sure to find a Premier Travel Inn to suit you. And wherever you go you'll find comfy well-equipped bedrooms- everything you want for ... More

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Dorset Guest House (0.46 miles)

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The Dorset hotel is located in Brighton a vibrant city on the south coast. Comfortable and clean period guest house which offers a friendly welcome to the Kemp Town area ... More

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Hudsons Guesthouse (0.51 miles)

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This fashionable private bed and breakfast hotel with garden provides comfortable and stylish 4-star guest house accommodation in a convenient location, close to the beach, town centre and local amenities. Hudsons offers ... More

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Kemptown Atelier (0.52 miles)

KEMPTOWN ATELIER is a unique Brighton Studio Apartment located in the very centre of everything. On the first floor and above a posh flower shop, this is a spacious loft-like room serving as bedroom and ... More | visit website

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Boydens Guest House (0.53 miles)

Boydens is a friendly, relaxed and traditional style Guesthouse. Located in a quiet residential avenue close to the centre of Brighton and still only a couple of minutes walk to the seafront. Whether its business ... More | visit website

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Guest and the City (0.55 miles)

A Warm welcome awaits you at the relaxed and comfortable Guest and the City boutique Guesthouse, with just seven private bedrooms, ideally situated in the heart of kemptown, minutes from the centre of Brighton, 30 ... More | visit website

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myhotel Brighton (0.29 miles)

Brighton Breeze (0.32 miles)

The Harrington (0.36 miles)

Princes House (0.46 miles)

Brighton City Centre Premier Lodge (0.46 miles)

Dorset Guest House (0.46 miles)

Hudsons Guesthouse (0.51 miles)

Kemptown Atelier (0.52 miles)

Boydens Guest House (0.53 miles)

Guest and the City (0.55 miles)

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