Brighton, England
Brighton is the perfect place for a tennis holiday. One
of Britain's liveliest cities, it has a bohemian, artistic and eccentric
atmosphere that can't be found anywhere else. Stylishly mixing the modern
with the traditional, Brighton has one foot in its Regency heritage and
the other in its lively modern culture.
You can visit the Royal Pavilion, the seaside fantasy palace of King George
IV, built by John Nash, which combines an Indian mogul exterior with an
exotic Chinese interior. Or take a look at the lifestyle of Edwardian gentry
at Preston Manor with its furniture collection, paintings and porcelain
upstairs and contrast it with the simpler surroundings of the servants'
quarters in the basement.
Walk along the vibrant seafront promenade with its Artists' and Fishing
Quarters, trendy bars and clubs. Enjoy traditional seaside fun against the
backdrop of Brighton's Regency architecture, the Brighton Pier and Sea Life
Centre. Shop for antiques and designer goods in the 17th-century Lanes,
or browse for bargains in the trendy North Laine. You can even check out
the big-name stores in the Churchill Square shopping complex or go discount
shopping among the millionaire yachts at the Marina.
Add to that a great nightlife, a lively arts scene, plenty of places to
stay, over 400 restaurants, a non-stop programme of special events, including
England's largest international arts festival in May, and you have a pretty
unique place.
But Brighton isn’t just a stylish seaside city, it’s also a great base for
exploring the beautiful Sussex countryside. Historic houses, glorious gardens
and picturesque little villages are all just a short drive away.
Getting there
by rail
Only a 49-minute train ride from London (Victoria station)
by road
Easily accessible from the M25 and M23 motorways
by sea
Only 20 minutes from Newahaven Port – Transmarche Ferries operate two daily
return sailings between Newhaven and Dieppe all year round. www.ldlines.co.uk.
Other ports are Dover and Folkestone www.poferries.com or Eurotunnel www.eurotunnel.co.uk
, and from Oostend to Ramsgate www.ldlines.co.uk, all about 2hrs drive.
by air
Easy to get to from Gatwick airport – just a 30-minutes train ride or drive.
Other nearest airports are Heathrow approximately 1.5 hrs by car or 2.5
hrs by coach and Stanstead airport approximately 2hrs by car and 2.5 hours
by train.
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