Discovering What To Do In Brighton

Holidays in Brighton are a popular choice, not just with UK residents but with visitors from all over the world as well. Located on England's south coast, Brighton is one of the UK's largest seaside resorts.

It was originally called Brighthelmston and dates back to well before the Domesday Book of 1086. However, the town's significance as a health spa only really happened in the 1700's. It started to become more popular with visitors thinking about spending a day by the seaside when the railways reached here in 1841. Indeed, in the 18th and 19th centuries, Brighton was home to much of the era's aristocracy.

In fact, when you look back in history during the 1500's Brighton was only a tiny fishing village and only had 1,500 inhabitants in small cottages. There are still examples of these buildings which you can find 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 started to extol the virtues 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. Furthermore the town became even more popular when the UK royalty came to try the sea waters and even to bathe themselves.

Nowadays, Brighton sees over eight million people a year visit and they don't just come to sample the sea air. Accommodation in the town span the complete range from total luxury 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. Or a stroll along the historic promenade and you will come to the Palace Pier and the 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 created by the Prince of Wales who later became King George IV. He was well known for his flamboyancy and eccentric ways but the building that he created is a poignant reminder of a bygone era although Brighton has long since surrendered to the influx of tourists.

As well as all the usual seaside attractions, you'd expect to see in a prestigious UK seaside resort, Brighton holds a large number of cultural events each year as well. Of course, you'll still find the amusement arcades plus souvenir shops but look further and you're bound to find all sorts of other delights that help people come back to this town.

When it comes to holidays in Brighton one will be amazed at just how much there is to do and see in this town.

You can find a list of Brighton hotels here.