University of Brighton

About Brighton, Guide and Top Tourist Attractions
(Brighton, East Sussex, England)

The city of Brighton and Hove is popular among domestic travellers for its beaches and sights. It has a population of more than 150,000.

What to do in Brighton

Most people who come to Brighton visit the beach. With popular bars, restaurants, and a designated nudist colony, the Brighton beach attracts more than two million tourists every year.

Brighton Pier is one of Brighton's most popular landmarks--it attracts almost 400,000 visitors each year. It has several video arcades, a small theme park, and a restaurant with a view of the coast. Yachting is immensely popular in Brighton. The Brighton Marina is one of the United Kingdom's largest yachting harbours.

Tourist Attractions

There are many tourist attractions to see in Brighton like the Brighton Marina, Devil's Dyke, Naturist Beach, and the British Engineerium.

With its unique combination of Indian architecture and Chinese influences, the Brighton Royal Pavilion is a unique and beautiful attraction. It was built for King George IV but has been used by other members of the Royal family as well. It was recently refurbished, a project that cost more than £10 million. The Brighton Royal Pavilion offers regular guided tours. A gift shop can also be found inside.