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My favourites in Brighton, England

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Brighton is one of my favourite seaside towns in the south of England. It combines a rich culture with historical buildings such as the Pavillion, which give you a glimpse into how was to live in the Victorian and Regent eras. Brighton's pebble beach...
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Where to stay

Well located, friendly, lovely, good value for money.

 
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One of my favourite places to stay in Brighton. Strawberry Fields is a guesthouse only a 2-minute walk from the seafront and around 10 minutes from the city centre. Amazing location in the vibrant Kemptown area! The rooms at Strawberry Fields have a ...
Strawberry Fields, Brighton & Hove (updated prices 2026)
 
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This is an elegant Victorian hotel that overlooks the beach, sea, and promenade. It has a brasserie restaurant with delicious food for guests to enjoy. It is only half a mile from Churchill Square shopping centre, and has free high-speed Wi-Fi throug...
Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel
 
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Student Only Affordable Studios In Brighton is a great option with easy access to key attractions. Brighton Beach is only about 17-minute walk away and if you come by train from London Victoria Brighton railway station is only 500 metres from the stu... Here, guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, a lift, and a fully equipped kitchen with even a washing machine, your private bathroom, and work desk to do some remote work. Additional amenities include a dining table, refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and T...
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Where to eat

It’s not just about food. It’s also about the experience, the decor, the atmosphere.
 
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The Ivy in The Lanes in very well located in Brighton. It’s a great choice for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner. The unique decor is joyful and the service is friendly. The cuisine is British and you will cetainly enjoy the fish and chips. Eve...
The Ivy In The Lanes
 
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A delicious afternoon tea, a great atmosphere at the Old Ship Hotel restaurant.
Bar & Restaurant - Brighton - The Old Ship Hotel
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Great food and atmosphere.
Asian Restaurant in Brighton | Ship Street - The Ivy Asia
 
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Great cocktails, atmosphere, and service.
Burnt Orange: Wood-fired Flavours and Well-Made Drinks

Tea and coffee

My favourite places in Brighton for breakfast, a light lunch, or simply tea or coffee whilst relaxing, working on my laptop, or chatting with a friend.
 
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My favourite tea room in Brighton for afternoon tea, cream tea, delicious cakes, and lunch. You always get a teapot and extra hot water so you never run out of tea whilst enjoying your time at The Mock Turtle. :) Highly recommended.
The Mock Turtle Tea Shop
 
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I love My Coffee Story. It’s friendly, they serve delicious and fresh homemade cakes, pastries, sandwiches, teas, and coffees. It’s a small and cosy place which I love and can’t recommend enough.
My Coffee Story
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I love the almond latte and a blueberry muffin. I sit by the window (when possible), and read, write, or relax.
Starbucks

What to do, where to go

Brighton offers a lot to see and do. Here are some of my favourite things to do that I recommend you don’t miss when visiting Brighton.
 
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With three outdoor gyms in Brighton there is no excuse to skip your exercise routine when you visit for a few days. The third outdoor gym just opened in Wish Park!
Brighton & Hove: Third outdoor gym in a year opens in city - BBC
 
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When in Brighton, you can’t miss visiting The Lanes. You will find everything from small shops to cafés to restaurants to the start of an evening ghost tour. The narrow streets will make you feel you are in a sort of labyrinth, but really nice. High...
The Lanes
 
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Great for the whole family and conveniently located on Marine Parade, right in front of the sea. I recommend the Sea Life experience to everyone visiting Brighton.
SEA LIFE Brighton
 
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Go to the upside down house in Brighton and have some fun! 😃
Locations - Upside Down House
 
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Experience British theatre in a Grade II listed building. Before the theatre, you can enjoy dinner in one of the restaurant nearby.
Shows in Brighton 2025/26: Tickets, Info, Reviews, Videos and more

Shopping

A few shopping recommendations. These are places where I have a consistent good shopping experience.
 
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One of my favourite cups comes from Fat Face Brighton. I went to buy a blouse but fell in love with a cup which is still one of my favourites even years later. I bought the blouse, too. :) Friendly staff, which is really important.
FatFace Brighton
 
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If you love chocolate, you will love Hotel Chocolat. Simply exquisite. It’s not a hotel, though. It’s a chocolate and hot chocolate shop. 🙂
Hotel Chocolat
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My favourite food store. From delicious scones and Welsh cakes to a selection of tea sandwiches and everything else. If you want some good tea, M&S is a good place for it. This M&S is right next to Brighton railway station, conveniently locat...
Marks & Spencer BRIGHTON RAIL SIMPLY FOOD

How to go

Either by train or coach, it’s easy to go from Brighton to London in less than one hour.
 
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Download the National Express app and let the friendly National Express drivers take you from Gatwick Airport to Brighton or London. It’s cheaper than the train and there are no cancellations, unlike the trains. The closest airport to Brighton is Gat...
National Express
 
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Download the Trainline app and take a train from Brighton to London Victoria, Gatwick airport, and any other destination. If you plan ahead and buy your ticket well in advance you can get good discounted tickets. London is less than one hour away fro...
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