The lively resort town of Brighton on England's southern coast may have been overlooked by the country's beach lovers in the past but, thanks to the rising cost of holidays abroad, it could be on course to make a comeback.

How to Get There

Not far from London, Brighton is accessible by both car and public transport, with bus the cheapest option overall.

Located on the First Capital Connect train line, Brighton is easily reached by rail from the nearby capital out of either London Bridge or Victoria stations. With reasonable ticket prices and London to Brighton just an hour by train, this is often the most popular route.

The Beach

Although it is pebbly, the long stretch of coast at Brighton ensures that it never feels too crowded, particularly to the west of the pier.

This atmosphere is enjoyably vibrant year-round thanks to the numerous shops, restaurants and takeaways (including the obligatory fish and chip places and ice-cream vans) that line the seafront, although it is obviously heightened in hot weather.

Relatively safe for swimming, the sea is nonetheless often cold even at the height of summer - this is England after all! There’s also a small man-made pool lined with sand to the south of West Street that's great for young children.

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