 Why Brighton? |
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Brighton Information |
Brighton
, on the south coast of England,
is less than 30 miles from London Gatwick Airport and only 60 miles from Heathrow.
Brighton offers a range of accommodations, superb shopping, more than 400 restaurants, and
lots of seaside activities! It’s the perfect place from which to explore the Sussex
countryside, or to plan a day trip to London - everything needed to create a balanced
programme for an International Symposium.
Brighton’s seven miles
of sea-front offer a wide variety of activities. Stroll along the promenade and view the
historic piers: the Palace Pier featuring amusements, souvenir shops and traditional fish
and chips, and the West Pier, designated an historic landmark and currently undergoing
preservation and restoration. Visit the Sealife Centre, the Brighton Museum and Art
Gallery, and The Lanes, a combination of 18th and 19th century buildings based on
Brighton’s original medieval street plan where the narrow winding alleyways are full
of pubs, restaurants and shops. Plan a visit to The Royal Pavilion, King George IV’s
exotic palace created by architect John Nash for the then Prince Regent. You’ll view
exquisite furniture and works of art as you wander through the beautifully restored rooms
of this dazzling summer palace which changed Brighton from a sleepy seaside village to a
fashionable community giving rise to elegant white and cream Regency terraces, squares and
crescents.
There are many possibilities for exciting and enjoyable tours and events for partners and guests. Arundel Castle, the Roman Palace and Museum at Fishbourne and Goodwood House, which is the home of the Duke of Richmond, are all within the County of Sussex and close to Brighton. There is a full social programme.