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Brighton

United Kingdom

Brighton

Often described as “London by the Sea”, Brighton is a fashionable and exciting cosmopolitan city with lots of bars and restaurants to suit every taste, as well as a vibrant club scene. A trendy seaside resort and only one hour from London, Brighton is popular with young people because there is always plenty to do.

City Sights

Brighton Marina

The UK's biggest yacht harbour

North Laine

Old quarter of Brighton

Royal Pavilion

Brighton's best-known attraction

How to get there

Nearest airport:

London Gatwick (south of London)

Rail connections:

Direct trains from Gatwick and London Victoria at frequent intervals. Heathrow is linked to Gatwick by fast shuttle bus services.

Population

250 000

Time Zone

GMT (UTC0)

Local Currency

GBP

Costs of Living

  • Bus ride: 3.60 GBP
  • CD: 10 GBP
  • Clubbing: 5-12 GBP
  • Soft drink: 1.20 GBP
  • Coffee: 2-3 GBP
  • Dinner: 10-20 GBP
  • Fast food: 3-6 GBP
  • Movie: 8 GBP
  • Pocket money: 120 GBP