How to Spend a Perfect Day in Brighton

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Brighton, Brighton, England

Ever since reading Brighton Rock by Graham Greene and watching the recent movie remake, I’ve wanted to visit Brighton. It just looked like such a hip retro seaside town.

I added it on my never ending bucket list around 3 years ago and I kept meaning to go there. Each year I said I’d make the journey, but the opportunity didn’t surface. I mean, for me, it’s not that far. It’s only in the UK right?

This year, I was determined. I was going to make it happen. And now finally, I’m proud to say, in my 28 years on this beautiful Earth; I made it to Brighton!

Brighton is a little bit of a mixture of sorts. It’s got a great vibe! The Edwardian pier, the pebble beach and promenade, the Indian architecture, the super-cool retro Lanes and the i360 all make it the perfect place for a day out! Here’s how to spend the perfect day in the sunny town of Brighton.

Although from afar it looks like a sandy shore, the Brighton beach is actually full of pebbles. They can be really uncomfortable to walk on if you have sandals so be prepared to remove stones out of your shoes if you’re taking a stroll.

At one point, when I was near the deck chairs, there seemed to be some sort of pebble sink hole and I ended up falling over a few times! It was quite hilarious. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: How to Spend a Perfect Day in Brighton
Guide Location: England » Brighton
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Sophie Pearce
Read it on Author's Website: http://thirdeyetraveller.com/brighton-day/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Brighton beach
  • Palace Pier
  • Lanes of Brighton
  • Rock-Ola
  • Royal Pavillion

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