I’m really excited to interview Sara Darling, freelance journalist and podcast host, about Brighton, England. Sara’s tips for the best things to do in Brighton are awesome because she’s lived in the city for 20 years after moving here from Wales to be closer to the seaside. She loves the laid-back style of the beach, people, and music of the city.
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Views of the city
Brighton, United Kingdom
Brighton is a seaside resort on the southern coast of England, located about 90 minutes south of London. It has a popular promenade lined with beach huts and delicious eateries that are frequented by locals and visitors on a beach vacation. Brighton Palace Pier offers family-friendly entertainment and amusement park rides. The British Airways i360 Observation Tower on the waterfront offers stunning views of the city and coast from 450 feet in the air.
The city offers numerous parades and festivals that you shouldn’t miss, including the Burning of the Clocks Parade, Brighton Fringe Festival, and Bonfire Night. Hove Lagoon is great for windsurfing and there’s even a zipline at the end of the beach. When you visit, you’ll see the remnants of the West Pier, which opened in 1866 and closed in 1975 due to a fire. Its metal framework is all that remains today.
We share a lot of resources and local suggestions in today’s podcast, but you should also check out Visit Brighton, the local visitor’s bureau. They are a wealth of information and can help you plan an itinerary based on your time, budget, and interests.
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Stroll along the beach at sunset
Getting around Brighton
The local airport is Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is about a 30-minute drive to downtown. Use our Expedia tool below to find flight, hotel, and rental car options.
Sara says that, if you’re staying downtown, there’s no need to rent a car. She says that parking is a nightmare for both locals and tourists. Besides, everything is walkable in Brighton anyway. When you need a ride, Uber and Lyft are excellent ways to get around.
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Go windsurfing or rent a kayak in Hove’s Lagoon
Places we talked about on the podcast
Here is a map of all of the places we talked about on the podcast episode with Sara Darling about Brighton, England. You can zoom into the map and click on each dot to explore the city.
- Red dots = best places to eat in Brighton, England
- Green dots = best things to do in Brighton, England
- Yellow dots = best places to stay in Brighton, England
Who is Sara Darling?
Sara Darling is a travel writer with a gypsy soul. She has lived in Brighton for more than twenty years and likes nothing more than pootling up and down the seafront on her bicycle and people-watching in the Laines when she’s not dancing on tables or on an airplane!
Here are a few articles that she’s written:
- Cuba for beginners
- Why St Lucia Is The Next Spot For Wellbeing
- Talking Travels and Other Stuff with Sara Darling
You can connect with Sara on her website and on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Click here to download our one-page guide of Sara’s tips for Brighton.
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All that remains of the West Pier after a devastating fire
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