Discovering What To Do In Brighton
Brighton vacations are popular with not only people in the United Kingdom but those visitors from around the world also. Located on England’s south coast, Brighton is one of the UK’s largest seaside resorts.
It was originally called Brighthelmston and dates back to well before the Domesday Book of 1086. However, its importance as a health resort only came to the fore in the 18th Century. It became even more popular with visitors looking to spend a day down by the coast when the railways reached here in 1841. Indeed, in the 18th and 19th centuries, Brighton was home to much of the era’s aristocracy.
In fact, when you look back in history during the 16th Century Brighton was only a tiny fishing village and only had 1,500 inhabitants in small cottages. There are still examples of these buildings to be found in The Lanes. But things drastically began to change in the 17th Century because Dr Richard Russell from the nearby town of Lewes started to extol the virtues of using salt sea water to treat glandular diseases.
From 1750 onwards the town started to fill with visitors wishing to try out the water to find out if it could help them as well. The town also became popular after members of the Royal Family decided to try the waters and also bathe in the sea.
Each year now the town has more than 8 million visitors to it and they don’t just come to sample the sea air. Accommodation in the town span the complete range from total luxury to medium and lower priced hotels. There are also lots of fantastic guesthouses and bed and breakfast accommodation which offer a friendlier, more personal, service.
When you get to Brighton there is plenty for you to see and do from spending time wandering around the streets. Or a stroll along the historic promenade and you will come to the Palace Pier and the Royal Pavilion both of which normally end up on your tourist agenda. Definitely, the Royal Pavilion is something that should not be missed.
Called a folly this building was built for the Prince of Wales who was later crowned George IV. He was well known for his flamboyancy and eccentric ways but the building that he created is a poignant reminder of bygone times even though the town has long since surrendered to the influx of tourists.
Along with the more traditional attractions, you would expect to find in a seaside resort in the UK, Brighton is also host to a myriad of cultural events every year too. Of course, you’ll still find the amusement arcades along with souvenir shops but look further and you are sure to find something that really makes people enjoy coming to this town.
When it comes to holidays in Brighton you’ll be pleasantly surprised at all the different things to see and do here.
You can find a list of Brighton hotels here.
