Brighton's famous 'old' buildings are Brighton Pavilion, Brighton Pier and Sussex University. I went back to Brighton with an alumni of Sussex university to hear Asa Briggs talking about the history of the university. He was also signing and selling copies of his books including one on Bletchley Park (which we bought).
On the front beside the pier which is floodlit at night, is the Brighton Wheel. The Lanes, as quaint and winding as ever, contain amusing street art such as a mural of Alice on the side of a small building. I spotted clocks in the shape of dogs with wagging tails, I presume going up and down every second.
The numerous jewellery shops are high priced, most rings cost three figure sums, three hundred pounds or more for a silver ring, up to four figure sums. The smart clothes and leather boot shops had sales but still not for the low end budget. However, the rest of Britain has budget shops with peeling paintwork, so it's good to see Brighton boutiques so smart and chic, even if you stick to window shopping.
We opted for the tried and tested places for coffee and cake at tea time, a branch of Cafe Rouge, offering mulled wine. Around the corner is one of Britain branches of Jamie Oliver. (He has about twenty five now I believe.) I was amazed how large it is, on two floors but near Christmas and at weekends you'll still be safer if you book a table. The restaurant serves prosecco and Italian food. The kids menu can be viewed through what look like binoculars (?).
Drive along the seafront and you'll see the hotels and blocks of apartments. A statue of Queen Victoria stands surveying the sea at the junction as you drive west towards Hove. Inland attractions include Port Lympne.
More information from:
Jamie's Italian, Black Lion Street, Brighton.
Jamie's Italian, 19-21 Nile Street, London N1 7LL.
The Brighton Wheel
On the front beside the pier which is floodlit at night, is the Brighton Wheel. The Lanes, as quaint and winding as ever, contain amusing street art such as a mural of Alice on the side of a small building. I spotted clocks in the shape of dogs with wagging tails, I presume going up and down every second.
The numerous jewellery shops are high priced, most rings cost three figure sums, three hundred pounds or more for a silver ring, up to four figure sums. The smart clothes and leather boot shops had sales but still not for the low end budget. However, the rest of Britain has budget shops with peeling paintwork, so it's good to see Brighton boutiques so smart and chic, even if you stick to window shopping.
We opted for the tried and tested places for coffee and cake at tea time, a branch of Cafe Rouge, offering mulled wine. Around the corner is one of Britain branches of Jamie Oliver. (He has about twenty five now I believe.) I was amazed how large it is, on two floors but near Christmas and at weekends you'll still be safer if you book a table. The restaurant serves prosecco and Italian food. The kids menu can be viewed through what look like binoculars (?).
Drive along the seafront and you'll see the hotels and blocks of apartments. A statue of Queen Victoria stands surveying the sea at the junction as you drive west towards Hove. Inland attractions include Port Lympne.
More information from:
Jamie's Italian, Black Lion Street, Brighton.
Jamie's Italian, 19-21 Nile Street, London N1 7LL.
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