Brighton is a beautiful place, architecture similar to London, but with a sea side feel. Turns out it is also a very central place for the LGBT community. Our B&B hosts Dave and Eric were very welcoming and as we managed to get a park right outside they gave us a complimentary parking permit so Sean would not have to walk too far. Normally they have to park the cars a few streets away due to some ridiculous council parking law. The B&B is just brilliantly kitsch with its decor and very cosy at the same time. We have a stunning stain glass window above our bed and a little balcony with a partial view to the sea. Have a look at the photos to see what we mean.
After checking in we hit the Brighton pier and the surrounding streets as recommended by our host, Dave. We had fish and chips on the pier and then an ice cream as we wandered along the foreshore. In the middle of the pier is a large amusement arcade and at the end of the pier are rides and side shows including a shooting range, knock down cans and a haunted house.
We then found the shopping district but we were drawn to a magnificent building called the Royal Pavilion. It was gifted to Brighton from a Raj in India. It is very Indian in design and absolutely beautiful, it would have been something to behold when it was first built. Now the paintwork has faded and it is a little run down but it is still stunning.
Back to the room to quickly book a hotel for the following night in Bath and then back out to watch the sunset over the sea, very magical. Hoping sunrise tomorrow will be just as good.
We didn't find the colorful Brighton Beach Huts which adorns all the postcards but have since found out they are in Hove, not far from Brighton beach so we are off to see them tomorrow before we go to Stonehenge and Bath.
2019-09-13 - London to Brighton
Life at its best. Good to see you are getting out of London.
ReplyDeleteLondon was good, outside London is great. Think I need a double layer suit for re-entry after this holiday.
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