Explore UK: Brighton - a British beach that is worth going all year long

The beach and the pier
Cheval Three Quays will be ready for you summer 2014 in London

Brighton is a town on the south coast of England, just under 100 miles from London. Since the arrival of the railroad in 1841, the city attracts tourists, who go to spend the day or a season near the ocean. In recent years, have been considered one of the most beloved beach destinations in the UK, and it is not rare to see the adjectives "trendy", "cool" and "hip" to the name of the city. So if your stay in the land of the Queen you should pay a short visit to the coast!

 Brighton is not your normal sand beach. It is a pebble beach! And as the weather is not always the best and you can not rely on the sun even at the height of the English summer, you need to have fun. In the case of English seaside towns, the fun usually comes in the form of a pier, where they are installed bars, restaurants, and an amusement park for children. The Brighton Pier, a beautiful structure built in the Victorian era, ties it all together.

Another important point is the promenade, a boardwalk to the seaside. You can walk to the Brighton Marina, a very nice place with many bars, restaurants and shops. Ever tried "fish and chips"? Take a vantage of the sea just a few meters away and savor this typical British dish. There are several good choices, including the Bankers and Bardsleys, the second elected by a British newspaper as one of the 10 best places to have a fish and chips in the UK.

Other places in Brighton:

Royal Pavilion - summer palace built for the Prince Regent (who became King George IV) transformed by the architect John Nash in the early nineteenth century in one of the most exotic buildings in Britain.

The Lanes - on the outskirts of the Royal Pavilion, a series of charming narrow streets and alleys that were the center of the small fishing village, are today the home of independent shops, boutiques and antique shops.

Brighton Sea Life - right next to the pier, it is impossible not to see this aquarium that is home to over 1500 species, and that is, according to the website, the oldest working aquarium in the world.

Museums - in the gardens of the Royal Pavilion is the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery,  and the city also has a museum of natural history, the Booth Museum of Natural History. There is also an interesting toy museum, the Brighton Toy and Model Museum.

Brighton Royal Pavillon

How to go from London to Brighton?

The train ride lasts about 1 hour and there are two options: trains from Victoria station and London Bridge station. Cheap round trip when bought in advance are priced from £16.00. See schedules and prices here.




The best option for your short term rental in London - Make an enquiry

To know the best of London, follow us in twitter. 

Cheval Three Quays is a Cheval Residences brand 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Best Food Apps for Travelers

Image
From apps that will help travelers find the nearest bar, microbrewery or coffee joint to a guide to chef-recommended restaurants, Travel + Leisure has curated a list of the top food-related apps for the globetrotting gourmand. Among their top picks is Ness , which claims to tailor restaurant recommendations to individual tastes. After users give their rating for 10 restaurants they’ve visited in the past, the app uses an algorithm to determine the user’s personal tastes and preferences before making customized restaurant recommendations. Savored , meanwhile, will appeal to the budget-minded traveler with sophisticated palates as the app offers discounts at dining destinations including Daniel Boulud DB Bistro Moderne in New York. Travelers undertaking culinary pilgrimages — that once-in-a-lifetime experience to an exorbitantly priced Michelin-starred restaurant — can also document their evening on Evernote Food which has built-in templates that let users archive photo
Read more

Cheval Three Quays Marks Remembrance Day with a donation to the British Legion

Image
Crowds gather to witness the nightly ceremony at the Tower of London. To mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, Cheval Three Quays has pledged to donate a week’s profits from two of its apartments facing the Tower of London to the Royal British Legion charitable fund. The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community – serving men and women, veterans and their families. Many of the building’s apartments face directly onto the 1,000 year-old castle, offering a unique perspective of the moving tribute taking place until the 11 th  November, as 10,000 flames are lit in the moat on a nightly basis. The installation, entitled ‘Beyond the Deepening Shadow: The Tower Remembers’, is intended to honour the sacrifice of the many who fell during the four-year conflict. A Beefeater, as the ex-service personnel who work at the Tower of London, are known, stands watch as the flames are lit one by one. The Cheval Three Quays building l
Read more

Pampered Pets at Cheval Residences

Image
At  Cheval Residences  we aim to create the ideal home away from home for all our guests, which is why we welcome household pets in all our apartments. After all, they are important members of the family! Location:  Cheval Three Quays ,  Photo: @photobya4 Hotels and Serviced Apartments are becoming more and more dog friendly, and at Cheval Residences, pets are made to feel as welcome as their human guests. We also understand that not leaving your beloved pet behind is of the utmost importance. Location:  Cheval Thorney Court ,  Photo: @lecorgi Dogs are by far the most popular choice of pet staying in our apartments, and they receive the same 5-star service as their human owners. On arrival your dog will receive a welcome kit including a comfy dog bed, blanket, bowl and toy, as well as some delicious doggy treats. We can also recommend some suggested walks so you can get to know the neighbourhood. Location:  Cheval Three Quays , Photo: @Uwern After all that exercise, at so
Read more