Brighton Beach
What the experts agree on
Brighton Beach is the city's iconic centerpiece, stretching along the seafront with a distinctive pebble shore perfect for swimming, paddling, and skim-stone throwing. Lifeguards patrol May-September, and each section has its own character.
“Among royal residences in Europe, the Royal Pavilion at Brighton, a John Nash version of an Indian mogul's palace, is unique.”
– Frommer's
"Brighton's most iconic landmark is its famous beach, which sweeps smoothly from one end of town to the other." Full review
"Like the city’s “villages,” each of Brighton’s beaches has a distinctive flavour." Full review
"No trip to Brighton would be complete without spending some time on its famous pebbly beach. Have a go at water sports including stand-up paddleboarding and windsurfing, or simply relax..."
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"Hit the beach, Brighton’s raison d’être. Skim pebbles off the shore, or paddle or swim if it’s warm out – there are lifeguards on watch from May to September."
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