Brighton Leisure Focus 2014 Photo Attribution: Eric Hossinger
Brighton Leisure Focus 2014 Photo Attribution: Eric Hossinger i360 tower – estimated completion 2015 INTRODUCTION righton may have been trying to shrug off its an entertainment hub. The total cost is expected to be image as “London by the Sea” since receiving more than £18 million, and construction could start as B City status in 2001. However, Brighton’s proxim- early as this year should the planning application be ity to the capital is certainly of considerable benefit. successful. The City, which welcomes 8.2 million visitors a year, a In addition to the many visitor attractions, the City hosts figure which dwarfs its 300,000 population, has several major events including the Brighton Festival (the numerous attractions. These include the Royal Pavilion, largest arts festival in England), Gay Pride, the London Brighton Pier, The Lanes, North Laine, Brighton Centre, to Brighton Car Runs, and the new Brighton Marathon. Brighton Marina, Churchill Square Shopping Centre and Brighton is also the final destination of the London to Brighton Wheel. Exciting news is the i360 tower which Brighton Bike Ride (Europe’s largest charity cycling we understand will be completed in 2015. Designed by event). In September this year, the Tour of Britain cycle Marks Barfield Architects, who conceived and designed race will finish on the seafront (Sir Bradley Wiggins the London Eye at 175 metres high, and with an hopes to defend his title). observation pod rising to 141 metres, the i360 will be the highest observation tower outside of London, taller than There is no doubt that the City has a vibrant scene, the London Eye.
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