The beautiful, busy seaside resort town of Brighton boasts a host of events and attractions and is less than 50 miles from London, making it a perfect holiday respite for both domestic and international travelers. In fact, Brighton is often referred to as London-by-the-Sea.”

Brighton is renowned for its night life (more than 300 bars and pubs), and offers an ever-changing calendar of cultural highlights. You’ll want to consider renting Brighton holiday accommodation rather than staying in a traditional hotel, as it will provide you with a terrific base for leisurely exploration of the town’s splendors.

From your holiday accommodation, whether you stay for three days or three weeks, there are five sites you won’t want to miss on your visit to Brighton:

First up is the Royal Pavilion: Prince Regent (better known to history as King George IV) commissioned this architectural extravagance in the early 1800s. This amazingly over-the-top and truly iconic piece of architecture simply should not be missed.

Next up, are the icon piers. For chances to photograph stunning examples of Regency architecture take a sunset walk from the West Pier along the Hove seafront and stop at the famous Brunswick Square and stunning Adelaide Crescent. The area from Brighton’s West Pier to the King Alfred centre in Hove remains popular with family groups, with many locals even deciding to take in the sea air on Christmas day.

Head east on the Volk’s Electric Railway, which one of the oldest railways in the world and enjoy Brighton’s Marina village which offers shops, resturants and a bowlling alley. Built in the 19th Century, the Volks railway has been charminly restored and is an absolutely wonderful way to see Brighton beach and the Marina.

Fourth in our list is the Brighton Dome. This historic arts venue, which once hosted the Eurovision Song Contest continues to attract a mix of visitors, drawn by its diverse calendar of affordable cultural events, which range from comedy to the arts. You might have a chance to see the London Philharmonic or Ladysmith Black Mambazo or a first-class comedian. However for your chance to enjoy the wide selection of Great Brighton Festival events, make sure you book early as the events can quickly get snapped up.

Last in our list are the Lanes and North Laine. The area is as iconic and synonymous with Brighton as both of the Piers put together, and offers everything from guitars to shoes and from antique furniture to fireplaces. The perfect place to buy a unique souvenir — or two.

You’ll never be short of things to do in Brighton. Choose from the range of Sussex accommodation and check into an economical yet elegant apartment, and explore bustling Brighton (and Hove) at your leisure.

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