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Travel Guide: Brighton - United Kingdom - Europe

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Located on the southern coast of England, almost directly south from London, Brighton has also been called "London By The Sea".  Brighton is easy to get to being served by the M25/M23 motorways from the North and the M27 from East to West.  There are also fast and regular trains to London and Gatwick international airport is 40 minutes away up the M23. Made popular by the Victorians in the 1800s due to their fixation with dips in the sea, it has grown from its humble fishing village origins into a vibrant, multi-cultural hub that seems to have that knack of converting many of its temporary visitors into fully fledged inhabitants. Its two universities and many English language colleges ensure that foreign languages are commonly overheard when out and about, especially during the summer months.  The universities also provide a steady supply of new youthful inhabitants for the city, which influences many of the services available. Brighton has many places to visit for the tourist.  Apart from the beautifully preserved royal palace built by George IV, The Royal Pavilion (& Brighton Museum, Corn Exchange, Dome and Pavilion Theatre located at the same site), right in the centre of the city there are The Lanes (for the tourists) and The North Laine (for the young trendy locals).

Music is a vital part of the cultural scene in Brighton, which has many nightclubs catering for all tastes when it comes to dancing.  However, the live music scene is also alive and well with several bands originating from the Brighton area having gone on to have commercial success in recent years.  Venues to check out first of all are the Concorde II on the seafront east of the Palace Pier (now known as the Brighton Pier) and the Freebutt which is close to St Peter's Church (the cathedral-like building in the centre of Brighton which is east of Brighton station).  Brighton now has its own college dedicated to music in the Brighton Music College, so expect to see a growing list of bands making it from the Brighton area. Apart from music, the broader arts scene is very strong with several well-established theatres in Brighton and many more experimental and avant garde productions staged at further venues.  The internationally renowned Brighton Festival (and related Brighton Festival Fringe) held in May every year, provides a focus for the entire arts community in Brighton.  In addition to the many artists and sculptors who inhabit Brighton (Julie-Anne Gilburt's studio on the beach front, east of the Brighton Pier is well worth a visit), video and film production also thrives.  The Brighton Film School has established itself as an independent and respected provider of courses for budding film makers, as well as providing services to visiting film crews using Brighton as their back drop. Over the past 10 years the beach promenade has been transformed into a bright and bustling pedestrian-friendly space with lots of arty boutiques, trendy cafes and eateries, as well as an array of bars and nightspots providing dancing and music well into the night. Brighton manages to cater for visitors and locals in equal measure and is well worth a visit - you never know, you just might decide to stay!

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Travel Q&A on Brighton:

Question: #1: how many litres does a ford galaxy 2.0 glx use to travel from Brighton to Liverpool?
we are trying to figure out the fuel consumption for a trip - asked by cmr2502

Answer: erm... ... - answered by: Apollo
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Question: #2: I'm french..What's the better way for travel from London to Brighton..?
- asked by gecko4fr

Answer: trains go from London Victoria to brighton very frequently during the day. ... - answered by: crazylady
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Question: #3: What is the best way to travel from Earl's Court London to Brighton?
I would also like to know the fare. - asked by prakash.gogte

Answer: By underground and train.Underground from Earl“s Court to Victoria, trains of District Line towards Upminster. Trip takes 8 min.Train trip takes around 1:18 and there is a train each half hour from Victoria ... - answered by: tgva325
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Question: #4: What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Oxford?
I need to get from Brighton to Oxford this friday.I went to one stop travel in Brighton and coach was 42 pounds.Is there any other cheaper way to get there? And where can I purchase the tickets?Thanks. - asked by pb k

Answer: If you cant afford the train or coach, try hitch hiking - this is the route there by land: Simple, from Brighton A23 then M23 to Reigate, M25 to Slough and last M40 to Oxford.This link may be useful:
http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/int/dyn/controller/ItiWGPerformPage?reinit=1&strStartCityCountry=1138&strStartAddress=&strStartCP=&strStartCity=Brighton&strDestCityCountry=1138&strDestAddress=&strDestCP=&strDestCity=Oxford&image2.x=35&image2.y=11# ... - answered by: kalizzi
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Question: #5: Will the whole of London be travelling to Brighton on Friday?
And if so, what time? - asked by Fabian

Answer: no. the roads will be clear all day. have a nice time :-) ... - answered by: lostminx
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Question: #6: Roy Chubby Brown in Brighton???
does anyone know the reason why Roy Chubby Brown hasnt/doesnt play in brighton when he plays in little clubs like kent and hastingsHe is a comical Genius and dont want to travel MILES and MILES to see him(Please post reason and no hatrid plz) - asked by Paul.A

Answer: My sister saw Roy Chubby Brown in Cardiff. She enjoyed the show, and took my brother along for his birthday.I'm surprised he hasn't come to Brighton.Petition the 'fat b@stard'. ... - answered by: bugaboo
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Question: #7: is there a cheap way to travel between the us and uk?
i live in brighton and my family in connecticut, i would like to visit them more often but the cost is too much for a student . . . what shall i do? - asked by sara

Answer: Teleport...Is there JetBlue over there in UK? ... - answered by: Whodaman?
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Question: #8: What is the most popular gay travel destination?
I'm talking about cities rather than resorts. I've been to New York, San Francisco and Brighton etc. - asked by theeastendboy

Answer: Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Sydney and Rio (if you are brave) are all great places with a lot of gay nightlife! ... - answered by: Fluffy
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Question: #9: Brighton or Blackpool?
Am going for a boozy weekend with the lads. Whats best for plenty of fun and drinking? We are all in London and dont mind the traveling. - asked by fishtank7118

Answer: I'd prefer Brighton. The Who mention it in one of their songs. I'v never been to either, and I'm in the US. ... - answered by: paul67337
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Question: #10: how long does it take?
Can someone tell me how long it would take to get from brighton- to bristol travelling by car at night(not stopping for any breaks)?thankyou. - asked by lucyhot21

Answer: About 3 & a half hours but you should really stop for a break, even a wee one! ... - answered by: monicker
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