About Brighton
Brighton is a heady mix of classical architecture, 21st Century nightlife, endless shopping, top quality performing arts and the best selection of restaurants outside of central London.
Ever since the Future King George IV arrived in Brighton as a fun loving and cultured playboy Prince and built the astonishing Royal Pavilion the city has been a magnet for significant gatherings and social occasions.
Brighton Fun Facts:
Did you know...?
- Brighton is one of the most famous seaside resorts in Great Britain
- Beginning in 1783, the Prince of Wales (later King George IV) patronized the city, transforming it from a fishing town into a fashionable resort; he also commissioned the Royal Pavilion in the city
- In the 18th century, Dr Richard Russell published his thesis on sea bathing, which declared Brighton's salt water as a health benefit, prompting both the sick and the rich to visit the city
- Swedish pop greats Abba sang their way to Eurovision victory at the Brighton Dome, in 1974, with Waterloo...
