Blackpool Guide
Blackpool is a Lancashire town residing on the coast of the Irish Sea. At its most popular during 1900 to 1960, Blackpool was an enormously popular seaside resort with northern industrial workers. In recent times the area still sees a big influx of holidaymakers from Glasgow, but is perhaps more renowned as a stag and hen weekend destination ...
Llandudno Guide
Llandudno is a town in the county borough of Conwy in North Wales, and is one of the country's most popular holiday resorts. It is also one of the largest, reaching between the headlands of the Great Orme and Little Orme, with the Irish Sea one side and estuary of the River ...
Torquay Guide
The seaside town of Torquay in Devon is part of the Torbay area (containing Brixham and Paignton) also known as the English Riviera. It is one of the UK's foremost holiday destinations and has an international marina ...
Bournemouth Guide
Bournemouth is located on the south coast of England. This seaside resort is located about 105 miles southwest of London. This beautiful town is a very popular tourist destination due in large part to the five mile beach running from Christchurch, all the different types of accommodations available, and the wide range of entertainment...
Cornwall Guide
Cornwall is located in the extreme south-west of the UK and includes the Isles of Scilly. It lies westwards beyond the River Tamar and is one of the most isolated parts of the UK; however, it is also one of the most popular areas for tourists and holidaymakers...
Great Yarmouth Guide
Great Yarmouth is a coastal town in Norfolk, England. It is located at the mouth of the River Yare. Since 1760, Yarmouth has been known as a seaside resort and it is the gateway from the Norfolk Broads to the sea. This is the perfect holiday seaside resort for your next vacation destination. Its beach and two promenades are hugely popular with locals and tourists alike...
Skegness Guide
Skegness is located in Lincolnshire, England. This wonderful seaside resort is home to many and with its relaxed atmosphere it would be a perfect place to get away from the stressors of everyday life. The entire coastline of Skegness is an ideal place to have your holiday...
A Guide for Travellers to Brighton
Brighton is located on the south coast of England, neighbouring Hove. In fact, 'Brighton and Hove' is often considered to be a single, sprawling resort. Brighton is one of England's largest and most famous seaside towns, offering an extensive range of hotels, entertainment and restaurants to visitors. It is one of the biggest tourist resorts in England, and well worth a trip.
What to See in Brighton
Brighton Pier or the Palace Pier is just one of the many places you can visit. It has seafront arcade attractions and a breathtaking view of the sea to go along with it.
Brighton Beach is the place to be in the summer. Tourists love the beautiful sunsets the beach has to offer.
The Lanes are just where you need to go to see the quaint and unusual shops that are unique to the area. You can see the layout of the original fishing village that was located here years ago.
The Sea Life Centre is an aquarium that will please the whole family with its walkthrough underwater tunnel, adjacent to Brighton Pier.
What to Do in Brighton
The Brighton Festival that comes around in May each year is the second biggest arts festival in Great Britain. You and your family can enjoy music of all kinds, art exhibitions that will leave you breathless, literary debates featuring new authors and much, much more.
The Brighton Festival Fringe happens the same time as the Brighton Festival and offers many additional arts events.
The London to Brighton Bike Ride is another big event held in June for the benefit of the British Heart Foundation. It is a 58 mile charity ride that has raised millions for heart research, since it started in 1980.
The Brighton Pride is a week long festival and possibly the largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender festival in the UK. It normally takes place in late July or early August.
Where to Eat in Brighton
You will find great food in Brighton, regardless of your dietary requirements. The town's most famous vegetarian restaurant can be found in the Lanes but you can also visit The George Pub near the train station that gives it a run for your money with tasty vegetarian meals and snacks. Check out English's to sample the best seafood in Sussex, and if Italian food is what you are craving, then Pablos has everything to leave you wanting more.