Brighton & Hove is one of the most vibrant, colourful and creative cities in Europe.
Compact, unique, fun, lively, historic, young and free-spirited, it’s a great place to visit, live, work & study in.
Under an hour from London, Brighton is located on England’s south coast, between the stunning South Downs and the English Channel. Often voted the happiest place in the UK, the city offers a fantastic mix of Regency heritage, fabulous shopping, funky arts and music, beachfront cool and year-round festivals and events.
There’s something about the atmosphere in Brighton.
Ever since Dr Russell recommended Brighton in 1750 for the rejuvenate qualities, people have flocked to the city to feel the energising effects of the sea and invigorating fresh air sweeping off the English Channel.
A city constantly on the move…
And with such a vibrant community of writers, musicians, artists and ‘foodies’ in the city, there’s also a heady buzz of creativity that keeps the city constantly moving.
The city is compact too; so, it’s easy to find your way around on foot and get from A to B with little hassle.
Fact and Figures
- Brighton is one of England’s most popular seaside resorts. The town has a population of about 480,000 and is located on the south coast, about 90 km south of
- Today Brighton attracts about 8 million visitors each year.
- It has been voted the UK’s coolest town and one of the happiest towns in the country.
- Brighton’s most famous building is the Royal Pavilion, designed to look like an Oriental palace. It was built for the Prince of Wales during the 18th century and was used as a hospital during World War I.
- One of the most interesting areas of Brighton is the Lanes, a maze of narrow streets. This popular shopping area is well known for antiques, fashion and jewellery.
- Brighton Pier opened in 1823 and is over 580 metres long. The pier is illuminated by 70,000 lights and the Isle of Wight can be seen from the helter skelter.
- The town has almost 100 parks and gardens, and over 400 restaurants, more per person than anywhere except London. It also has Britain’s oldest purpose-built cinema, dating from 1910.
