2026-07-25
Afternoon tea in Brighton: where to go, and the tea bus
Afternoon tea in Brighton: grand seafront hotels, independent tea rooms, and the novelty afternoon tea bus that tours the front. Honest tips on booking and cost.
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Stories and practical advice for seeing Brighton by open-top bus, grounded in the real route, the listings and primary sources.
2026-07-25
Beaches near Brighton: where to find real sand, not just pebbles
An honest guide to the best beaches near Brighton: the town's own pebble shore, sandy Camber Sands and West Wittering, the Birling Gap coves, and how to reach each.
2026-07-25
Best pubs in Brighton: where the good ones cluster
A Brighton guide dweller's honest take on the best pubs in Brighton: historic Lanes boltholes, North Laine craft rooms, seafront terraces and Kemptown locals.
2026-07-25
Things to do in Brighton for couples: a romantic day and night
Romantic things to do in Brighton for couples: a seafront walk, the i360 at sunset, dinner in the Lanes, the Pavilion, and the easy open-top bus overview.
2026-07-25
Brighton Fringe and Brighton Festival: the May arts season explained
What is on during Brighton's May arts season: how Brighton Festival and the bigger, open-access Brighton Fringe differ, where events happen, and how to get about.
2026-07-25
Brighton in the rain: indoor things to do on a wet day
Brighton in the rain, sorted by a local guide: the Royal Pavilion, SEA LIFE, the museum, the pier arcade and the Lanes, plus how to stay dry between them.
2026-07-25
Brighton to Arundel: the train west to a fairytale castle
How to do Brighton to Arundel in a day: the hour-long train west, the fairytale castle and cathedral above the River Arun, and a proper day out, from a local guide.
2026-07-25
Brighton to Lewes: the 15-minute train to the castle town
How to do Brighton to Lewes in a day: the 15-minute train, the Norman castle, steep twittens, Harvey's brewery and the famous Bonfire Night, from a local guide.
2026-07-25
Things to do in Brighton with family: a day out with kids
Things to do in Brighton with family: pier rides, SEA LIFE with a 30% bus-ticket discount, the i360, Volk's little railway, and why kids love the open-top top deck.
2026-07-25
Brunch in Brighton: where the city does it best
An honest guide to brunch in Brighton: the North Laine cafe scene, Kemptown weekend spots, seafront tables and how to find a good one without a wait.
2026-07-25
Coach day trips from Brighton: full-day tours worth taking
A guide to coach day trips from Brighton: Stonehenge and Bath, Oxford and the Cotswolds, the Isle of Wight and the Seven Sisters, how they work and who they suit.
2026-07-25
Fish and chips in Brighton: a local guide to the seafront classic
Where to eat fish and chips in Brighton, from seafront chippies near the pier to eating on the beach. A local guide with honest tips on seaside prices and timing.
2026-07-25
Free things to do in Brighton: a local's honest list
The genuinely free things to do in Brighton, from a local guide: the pebble beach, walking the pier, the Pavilion gardens, the Lanes, North Laine and the Level.
2026-07-25
Hidden gems in Brighton: unusual things to do off the seafront
A local guide to hidden gems in Brighton: Seven Dials, the twittens, Volk's Railway, backstreet murals and Kemptown, plus the bus stops that reach them.
2026-07-25
Vegan restaurants in Brighton: where to eat as a local guide
Where to find vegan restaurants in Brighton, from North Laine to Kemptown. A local guide to the UK's vegan capital, the best areas, and honest tips on what to eat.