Brighton
About 1 hr by train from London
A pebble beach, a Victorian pier, the Royal Pavilion and the Lanes full of independent shops.
Why locals go
The seaside weekend an hour from Victoria.
Visiting London?
At 1 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in London for your flight home.
What to book
- Royal Pavilion
- Brighton Palace Pier
- British Airways i360 viewing tower
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset on the beach by the West Pier ruins
- Dinner in the Lanes
With friends
- Pier arcades and fish and chips
- Night out in Kemptown
When to go
May to September.