Quick Summary: For centuries, Brighton has been the seaside destination for the English and the reputation as a place of happiness and healing lives on. Brighton’s stony beaches, seaside piers, historic terraces, and chalk cliffs border the water. The town itself is full of historic architecture, restaurants, shopping, art and history, and other incredible cultural attractions.


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The Royal Pavilion

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Pavilion Gardens

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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

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The North Laine

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The Lanes

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The Seafront

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Brighton Palace Pier

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The British Airways i360

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SeaLife Centre

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Brighton Marina

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Hove Lagoon

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The Level

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Graffiti

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Preston Park Rockery

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St Bartholomew’s Church

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South Downs National Park

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Earthship Brighton

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Yellowave

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La Choza

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The Lion and Lobster

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The Gingerman

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Terre a Terre

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