Brighton weekend breaks are popular with not only people in the United Kingdom but those visitors from around the world also. Located on England’s south coast, Brighton is one of the UK’s largest seaside resorts.
It was originally called Brighthelmston and can trace it’s roots back in time – even earlier than 1086 of the Domesday Book. That said, its importance as a health resort only really happened in the 1700’s. It became even more popular with people looking to spend a day down by the coast when the railways reached here in 1841. Indeed, in the 18th and 19th centuries, Brighton was home to much of the era’s aristocracy.
Actually, when you look back in history during the 16th Century this town was a small fishing village with around 1,500 residents, dotted around in small cottages. You can still discover a few of these buildings to be found in The Lanes. The 1600’s saw quite a large change because a doctor by the name of Richard Russell from the nearby town of Lewes began to talk about the health benefits of using salt sea water to treat glandular diseases.
After 1750 the town began to fill with people wishing to try out the water to see if it really could help them. The town also became popular after members of the Royal Family decided to try the waters and also bathe in the sea.
Nowadays, Brighton sees over eight million people a year visit and they enjoy everything that this coastal town has to offer. Accommodation in the town itself ranges from luxury (expensive) hotels to medium and lower priced hotels. Plus there are plenty of great little guest houses and bed & breakfasts which offer a friendlier, more personal, service.
When you get to Brighton there is plenty for you to see and do from wandering the local streets. Plus a walk along the promenade and the unmissable Palace Pier and Royal Pavilion both of which normally end up on your tourist agenda. Certainly, the you should include the Royal Pavilion on your itinerary.
Called a folly this building was built for the Prince of Wales who was later crowned George IV. He was renowned for his eccentricity and flamboyany ways but the building he created is a poignant reminder of a bygone era even though the town has long since been host to many tourists.
Along with the more traditional attractions, you would expect to find in a seaside resort in the UK, Brighton is also host to a myriad of cultural events each year as well. Certainly, the seafront is now full of amusement arcades plus souvenir shops but look further and you are sure to find all sorts of other delights that help people come back to this town.
When it comes to Brighton vacations one will be amazed at all the different things to see and do here.
Check out this list of Brighton accommodation.
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