Brighton Sightseeing
Coach Station | Introduction | Lifestyle | Sightseeing
Some people take the bus to Brighton looking for a bit of a rest - a chance to relax, unwind and recharge their batteries. But this isn't as easy as it sounds! There's so much going on in the town that most visitors find it hard to stay still for more than a couple of hours. Step off the Brighton bus, head towards the beach, and you'll soon find yourself distracted by the beautiful architecture of the East Pier - or the eerie skeleton of the West Pier, which was decimated by fire in 2003.
Or you'll stumble across the Brighton Sea Life Centre, a hit with children - and adults - of all ages, especially on those days when the British weather puts a stop to sunbathing. Families come by bus to Brighton from all over to admire more than 150 different species, including sharks, piranha, seahorses and giant spider crabs. And if you prefer your wildlife a little drier, the Booth Museum of Natural History is also close by, a short walk from Brighton Coach Station.
Wander further up the seafront and you'll come to the world-famous Brighton Pavilion, which was built over 200 years ago, as a seaside residence for King George IV. The palace is an exotic fairytale of oriental architecture and chinoiserie, and audio guides come free with admission, meaning that you can really get under the skin of this fascinating and unique building. Tucked away in the Pavilion Gardens, you'll find the Brighton Museum and Gallery - and it's well worth taking a bus to Brighton just to admire its dazzling collection of arts and crafts, from all around the world.
Perhaps you'll abandon all attempts at having a nice restful break, and instead jump off the Brighton bus and head straight for Brighton Marina Watersports, for a hit of adrenaline behind the wheel of a powerboat, or a thrilling afternoon admiring the coastline from the deck of a yacht. Or perhaps you'll take a stroll through the streets and admire the town's Victorian architecture - before dropping into Preston Manor, an Edwardian country house where you can explore the kitchen, the servants' quarters and the walled gardens.
Alternatively, take a bus to Brighton, and then go for a ride on the country's oldest electric railway (built in 1883), which runs for just one and a quarter miles, along the beachfront, ending its journey at Brighton Marina - the largest in the UK, with over 1600 berths. And then spend the afternoon catching up on a little culture, thanks to the diverse population of painters, sculptors and photographers that have made Brighton their home. Brighton buses are the best way to enjoy this artists' haven, and especially to catch Artists' Open Houses, an annual event where the homes of artists and craftspeople are open to the public, giving a unique insight into the creative process.
With all this and more, you may not get the rest you were hoping for, but you'll certainly have a fun-packed break!
City Sightseeing
If you want to see more of what else Brighton has to offer, why not hop on a City Sightseeing Tour Bus - sightseeing has never been so much fun! Click here for more information and to book your ticket.
