Brighton

About

Settled since the Bronze Age, the Brighton of today was born from the 18th century hydrotherapy fad. As a growing number of visitors flocked to the town to bathe and drink its seawater, Brighton recreated itself as a resort town. After the Prince of Wales built a palace here, and railway access put the city in easy reach of London, Brighton underwent an explosion of development. Built in an Indo-Arabic style, the Prince’s 18th century Royal Pavilion is one of the most amazing buildings in the country, and its interior is an unbridled display of extravagance from the peak of the British Empire. The town’s famous pier, built in 1899, is a 2.5 acre carnival, combining fun, games, and history. For many Londoners, the main draw is the waterfront, where you can relax on the colorful pebble beach, take a spin on the ferris wheel, or ride the oldest operational electric railway in the world. If all the fun has you feeling peckish, fear not - Brighton has one of the most vibrant food scenes in the country!