Located on the south coast of England, Brighton offers the perfect weekend getaway. With its chic city centre and famous pebble beaches, the city provides entertainment for every type of tourist. While Brighton is a popular destination for holiday makers, the city also provides the perfect location for those hoping to spend a little longer in the UK.
With homestay opportunities in and around the city, if you are hoping for a memorable stay in England, Brighton could be just what you’re looking for. Given the vast range of things to do and see, we have put together this list to highlight the most interesting features of the city.
History
Records of Brighton date back to 1086, however it is thought the cities origins go back much further than that. While remnants of Brighton’s heritage can be traced to as early as 3500 BC, the city is most famous for being the destination of choice for the royal family during the 18th century. Many historic royal monuments including the Marlborough house and the Royal pavilion remain popular tourist destinations today.
Education
With over 20,000 students, the University of Brighton is one of the most vibrant higher education facilities in the UK. As a specialist in Education, the university offers a number of awarding winning teacher training courses. However, given that the University of Brighton offers over 500 different courses in subjects as diverse as accounting to tourism, the university has something for everyone.
Night Life
Although the city boasts an intriguing history as well as excellent education facilities, Brighton is also home to a vast number of pubs, bars and clubs. Given that some of the best clubs on the south coast can be found in Brighton, the city offers one of the most vibrant nightlife’s in the country. With everything from sea front clubs to quirky bars, revellers looking for a good night out will not be disappointed!
The Festivals
Every year, Brighton Fringe festival brings together a diverse mix of artists, musicians and street performers to create one of the largest fringe festivals in the world. Brighton fringe took place last May and over *3500 acts took to the stage. With even more acts planned for the next year, Brighton Fringe 2014 promises to be bigger than ever.
While the Fringe festival is a major event in Brighton’s calendar, the city is best known for its annual gay pride event. As Britain’s capital for the LGBT community, the event draws huge crowds from across the country. At this year’s gay pride, over *160,000 people descended up on the streets of Brighton to join the fun.
Given the vast array of opportunities on offer, the city could be the perfect destination to experience English life first hand. Whether you wish to embrace the intriguing history or divulge in the buzzing nightlife, Brighton promises leave you with memories that will last a life time.
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* http://www.visitbrighton.com/your-brighton/heritage/social-history/historical-tree
* http://www.brighton.ac.uk/
*http://www.brightonfringe.org/about-us/about-us
* http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/story/2013-08-02/160-000-attend-brighton-pride/