Just a short distance from London, on the southern coast of Great Britain, lies the charming resort town of Brighton. Heralded as one of the world's hippest and most cultural, this seaside city never fails to mesmerise visitors with its unique architecture, pleasant festivals, galleries, museums, drama, arts, music, spectacular outdoor activities, sprawling beaches and so much more.
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Facts| Population: | Brighton and Hove: 290,885 |
| Currency: | British pounds, £1 = 100 pence |
| Emergency Numbers: | 112 or 999 for police, fire or ambulance |
| Newspapers: | Argus: www.theargus.co.uk
Brighton and Hove Independent: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-sussex/east-sussex/brighton-and-hove |
| Website: | www.visitbrighton.com » |
| Opening Hours: | Most establishments are usually open Mon–Sat 9am–5:30pm while some department stores open at about 10 or 11am, especially on Sundays. There are large supermarkets that are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| Tourist Information: | Brighton & Hove Tourist Information Centre
Churchill Square Shopping Centre
Centre, Kings Road, Brighton
www.visitbrighton.com |