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(Brighton and Hove, England)



Brighton and Hove, on the south coast of England, is one of the top seaside resorts in the United Kingdom and Brighton has recently appeared in the top ten UK cities. Attracting more than eight million tourists each year, many of which are from overseas, Brighton is also a major conference centre and excellent Brighton conference facilities are available at the Brighton Corn Exchange and the Brighton Centre - which regularly accommodates more than 5,000 people.

Forming one single region, Brighton has a lively atmosphere and nearby Hove tends to be more quiet and relaxed. In 2000, Brighton and Hove was given a city status and much of Brighton has been restored and redeveloped in recent years. Brighton has countless tourist attractions, stunning landmarks and beautiful beaches, attracting many thousands of tourists to Brighton.




With a number of helpful Brighton tourism and tourist information outlets in and around the central Brighton, providing useful tourism and tourist information, such as information about Brighton's tourist attractions, landmarks, restaurants, travel, sightseeing, maps of Brighton, Brighton travel and general tourist information, there is always something to see and do in the Brighton and Hove area.

Brighton is a large and vibrant seaside resort which is particularly busy during the summer months, although Brighton attracts tourists throughout the year. Booking accommodation ahead is strongly recommended as many of Brighton's most popular hotels are often filled to capacity. The main tourist season in Brighton runs roughly from early spring to late summer and Brighton hotels include a number of small chain and independent hotels. Numerous hotels are situated in the heart of Brighton and Hove, close to many of Brighton's main tourist attractions and famous landmarks, offering good views of Brighton and the seafront.

Some of Brighton's most important tourist attractions include the spectacular Brighton Royal Pavilion - without doubt one of the most beautiful and unusual landmarks in the Brighton and Hove area, attracting almost 400,000 visitors each year; the world-famous Brighton Pier - formerly known as the Brighton Palace Pier, the fourth most visited leisure attraction in the United Kingdom, featuring arcades with state-of-the-art video games, a funfair with a mini-rollercoaster, side stalls, a restaurant with stunning sea views and seasonal fireworks displays; the Brighton Clock Tower - built in 1888 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria; Brighton's Hove Lagoon - a popular centre for water sports with excellent sailing facilities; the Brighton Saline Centre - the world's oldest aquarium centre with one of the longest observation tunnels in the country and Preston Manor - home to many important collections, including silver, antique furniture, paintings, sculptures and Brighton artefacts. More information on Brighton Tourist Attractions and Brighton Landmarks.

The popular Brighton Marina has become one of the largest yachting harbours in the United Kingdom and home to an enormous amount of entertainment facilities. Other areas and districts of importance in Brighton include Beachy Head - a scenic grassy cliff top with spectacular views across the seafront; Kemp Town - one of the most lively and friendly areas of Brighton with many antique shops and historic buildings; the Lanes area of Brighton - full of fascinating Brighton history and narrow, cobbled streets; Devil's Dyke - owned and managed by the National Trust, with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and Brighton's Undercliff Path - a popular walking and cycling trail that stretches from Brighton Marina to Saltdean.

Brighton also has a number of excellent museums in Brighton city centre, providing interesting information on the history of Brighton and many other exhibitions. Some of the major museums include the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery - one of the most popular museums in Brighton with many important collections of early 20th-century ceramics, furniture, toys and artwork; the Museum of Penny Slot Machines - a museum of great historical important which is full of working, vintage machines, some of which date back more than 100 years; the Brighton Toy and Model Museum - with one of the finest collections of toys and models in the world; Brighton's Booth Museum of Natural History - home to a wealth of interesting exhibits and displays, including more than half a million specimens and impressive dinosaur skeletons; the Hove Museum and Art Gallery - full of important collections and interesting memorabilia and the Brighton Fishing Museum - celebrating Brighton's historic fishing past, which helped bring wealth and prosperity to this seaside resort.

Situated on the south coast of England, the weather in Brighton and Hove is generally slightly warmer than the rest of the United Kingdom. Brighton tends to have earlier springs, with warmer weather in the summer, combined with particularly mild winters. With excellent shopping facilities, impressive landmarks and numerous events and festivals, Brighton is always a busy and exciting city to visit.

More Brighton Information / Fast Facts and Orientation

• Country: England
• Location: south coast, East Sussex
• Area: 83 square kilometres / 32 square miles
• Population: 250,000
• Language: English
• Currency: pound sterling (GBP)
• Time zone: GMT / UTC and BST (British Summer Time), 5 hours from Eastern Standard Time
• Country dialling code: +44
• Telephone area code: 01273
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily January temperature: 8ºC / 46ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 23ºC / 73ºF

 
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