Brighton Vacations: Things To See And Do When You Stay in Brighton

Holidays in Brighton are popular with not only people in the United Kingdom but those visitors from around the world also. Perched on the south coast of England, this town is one of the biggest of all the settlements to be located by the sea in the UK.

It was originally called Brighthelmston and can trace it’s roots back in time - even earlier than 1086 of the Domesday Book. That said, its importance as a health resort only came to the fore in the 18th Century. It started to become more popular with people thinking about spending a day by the seaside with the first rail link in 1841. This is a place where many of the aristocracy of the 18th and 19th Centuries would spend time together.

In fact, when you look back in history during the 16th Century Brighton was only a tiny fishing village with around 1,500 residents, dotted around in small cottages. You can still discover a few of these buildings which you can find in The Lanes. The 1600’s saw quite a large change because a doctor by the name of Richard Russell from the nearby town of Lewes began to talk about the health benefits of using seawater for treating glandular diseases.

After 1750 the town began to fill with people wishing to try out the water to see if it really could help them. The town also became popular when the UK royalty came to try the sea waters and even to bathe themselves.

Each year now the town has more than 8 million visitors to it and they enjoy everything that this coastal town has to offer. 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 B&B accommodation which offer you a much more friendly and personal touch.

Once in 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 are places worth a visit. Certainly, the you should include the Royal Pavilion on your itinerary.

Called a folly this building was created by the Prince of Wales who later became King George IV. He was well known for his flamboyancy and eccentric ways but the building he created still remains as a reminder of a bygone era although Brighton has long since been host to many tourists.

Along with the more traditional attractions, you’d expect to see in a prestigious UK seaside resort, Brighton is also host to a myriad of cultural events every year too. Certainly, the seafront is now full of amusement arcades plus souvenir shops but delve deeper and you’re bound 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.

Check out this list of Brighton accommodation.