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The GoUK.com Guide to areas in the UK
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Brighton
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Location
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Coastal town in South-East England, in the county of Sussex
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Population
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250,000
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Travel
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1 hour by road or rail to London. Gatwick Airport is close by. 2 hours
by road or rail to Portsmouth and Dover
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Description
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Brighton is a famous English seaside resort with easy access to London.
It is a lively, cosmopolitan town, popular with young people. Brighton
is famous for the Brighton Pavilion, which is modelled on the Taj Mahal,
fine white Georgian terraces of houses, beach and pier with funfair
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As well as the big stores, Brighton has a pedestrianised area called The
Lanes, which is very popular with tourists who haunt its boutiques,
antique shops and stalls. There are 3 cinemas including a multiplex, the
Brighton Theatre Royal, good restaurants and many cafes. Brighton is
popular for its clubs. Brighton hosts the Brighton Festival in May,
which is one of the country’s biggest arts and entertainment festival.
Brighton has good sports facilities. Watersports are available including
windsurfing and sailing |
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Surrounding Areas
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The South Downs with its chalk hills are nearby and provide lovely walks
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Location Map
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Brighton
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