10 Best Things to Do in Brighton UK, Brighton, England (B)

Colorful, energetic Brighton, UK is an easy 60-minute train ride from London and 30-minutes from Gatwick Airport. Creative types will swear they've been there in a past life when they deboard at Brighton Station and instantly smell the sea. Brighton has many must-see attractions even if you don’t surf, and the compact city is easy to explore either by foot or public transport, so you can explore Brighton's picturesque city villages along with this list of the 10 best things to do in Brighton.

The breathtaking architecture of this iconic landmark with its onion domes and minarets is the pride of Brighton. Prince Regent first came to Brighton in 1783 as a stylish young man in his twenties. He fell in love with the town and spent so much time here, he decided to commission a seaside home. 

The first Royal Pavilion was a humble 18th-century retreat. But in 1815, shortly before he began his reign as King George, he decided to have the resort redesigned to reflect his newly-acquired Oriental taste. He commissioned the work with architect John Nash, renowned for Buckingham Palace and London's Regent Street. The work was completed in 1833. The architecture of the Royal Pavilion is amazing enough, and currently, a collection of over 120 works of art are on loan from Her Majesty the Queen. The works of art were originally commissioned by the Prince Regent and are on display until the autumn of 2021.  ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).