Brighton Pier Brighton BRIGHTON Vibrant, colourful, fun and free, Brighton offers the energy of the city and freedom of the sea. It really is unique. A day at the beach has to include a trip to the iconic Brighton Palace Pier with its helter skelter and BISC arcade games. Just next door you’ll find Brighton is bursting with attractions: an outlandish Sea Life Brighton home to giant turtles, Royal Palace, interesting museums, a beautiful beach, sharks and seahorses. To the east of the Brighton University, superb shopping and late-night Minibus Destination Pier you'll find the historic Volks Railway - pubs and clubs. Britain's oldest electric railway built in 1883. Stretching out into the sea is the iconic, neon-lit Brighton Pier. Expect amusements, rides and Head west and you’ll find the free Fishing invigorating ocean views. Museum, tracing the city’s origins as a sleepy fishing village and a bit further along you’ll find British Airways i360 – the In the heart of the city, you’ll find an extravagant world’s tallest moving observation tower. Glide 450 feet into the pleasure palace fit for a king. Brighton Pavilion was air to see Brighton in all its glory! built for King George IV, who had architect John Nash reimagine it into the domed Indian style palace you The Royal Pavilion houses furniture and works of art including can see today. original pieces lent by HM The Queen and a magnificent display of Regency silver-gilt. The Royal Pavilion Tearoom, with its fabulous Brighton’s colourful network of shopping streets balcony, overlooks the Pavilion gardens, which have also been known as The Lanes are awash with vintage gear, returned to their original Regency splendour. antiques and quaint cafes. Bohemian, hedonistic and colourful, Brighton is a city that has it all, from laid-back beach living to legendary nightlife. Royal Pavilion https://www.queensu.ca/bisc/current-students/getting-around There are hundreds of places to eat in How far? Brighton. From veggie treats and beach- Brighton Beach 1hr 20mins ride (or around 30 minutes by train front brunches to fine dining and tasty from Polegate). Drop off and pick up point is value options, Brighton is bursting at the outside the YHA at the Old Steine. seams with every type of international cuisine on the menu. What’s there? Of course being by the sea there A vibrant, exciting city known as ‘London by are plenty of seafood restaurants the Sea’! See this link for lots of ideas: https:// and ice cream parlours. The city is www.visitbrighton.com/things-to-do also famous for its wide selection Here are just a few… of vegetarian restaurants The Royal Pavilion – Chinese and Indian-influenced holiday home of Brighton’s café culture is hard to King George IV when he was Prince Regent. Stunningly decorated. beat and perfect for a spot of See it to believe it! people watching whilst If you’re feeling active then there are lots of sports to try on enjoying a coffee and a Brighton Museum and Art Gallery – an eclectic mix of fascinating Brighton beach from watersports such as kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding to classic beach sports such as volleyball and slice of cake. collections. Everything from Australian Aboriginal art to punk fash- Frisbee. https://www.visitbrighton.com/things-to-do/attractions/ ion from the 1970s. After dark, Brighton really beach-and-seafront comes alive with seafront North Laine – the coolest place to shop! If you want to explore clubs and bars nestling Brighton’s more Bohemian shops, or you like Retro, this is a must. underneath the Victorian beachfront arches Komedia – offers a huge range of live entertainment all year round. opening their doors for Choose from comedy acts, music or club nights. some of the best club nights in the country. http://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton/ https://www.visitbrighton.com/food-and-drink Explore Brighton – with these themed downloadable walking tours. Maps included so you don’t get lost – amazing! http://www.visitbrighton.com/things-to-do/walking-guides/walking- tours When can I go there? Minibuses will go often at the weekend. You can also jump on a minibus going to Polegate, Eastbourne or If that sounds too hectic then why not indulge in the simple Lewes and catch the train. pleasure of a refreshing paddle and maybe skim a few pebbles Who do I ask if I want a special trip? across the water? Or if even if that is too much then grab a deckchair and really relax! From the independent shops of The E-mail: [email protected] Lanes, North Laine and London Road to the unique shops of and big-name stores of Churchill Square, shopping in Brighton is second to none. .