12 Best Things to Do in Brighton, U.K.
Brighton, often called “Little London,” is the biggest and possibly the oldest beach resort town in England. With the advent of the railway in Victorian times, it became popular as a day trip to the sea. Just 50 miles south of London, it has kept its unique style and still attracts millions of tourists every year. In its time it has attracted kings, aristocrats, rock stars, working-class families, ‘Mods and Rockers’, gangsters, and the internationally famous, too. It has seen riots, bombings, and hosted films, and TV shows. The ‘bad boy’ of the last century has become the heart of the south coast. The city offers everything from great hotels to old-fashioned B&Bs complete with classic landladies.