Surfing in Brighton

Exciting Places to Surf in Brighton for First Timers – A 2022 Guide

If you are looking for all the best information on where to surf in Brighton, East Sussex, UK then look no further! You can find out everything you need to know about the top places to surf in Brighton and the immediate area. We will also share with you useful surf and water sport-related information…
Beach huts over looking Brighton beach

Here are Brighton’s Most Colourful Houses & Beach Huts Are

The Brighton & Hove Independent newspaper dubbed Brighton the “most colourful city” in the country once. Of course, they were cheating as the UK’s colour run was being held in Brighton at the time and the participants were being coated in colourful powders. That’s pretty colourful but Brighton’s still full of colour even without the…

Is Brighton a City? This is What Makes a Town a City?

Brighton was once a seaside town on the south coast of England. Then in 1997, its local government authority merged with its next-door neighbour’s authority in the town of Hove. It was this united authority of Brighton & Hove (often referred to as “Brighton”) that would go on to be a city. Why is Brighton…

Will a 5G Brighton be Safe? What You Need to Know

In 2017, Which? magazine surveyed the 20 biggest urban areas in the country and found that Brighton had the slowest 4G download speeds at approximately 18 Mbps. That should be a strong incentive for Brighton to install 5G services, right? Well, things are not so clear cut. When will Brighton get 5G and is it…

Free Parking in Brighton Hacks and Super Helpful Google Map 2023

Parking in Brighton is a nightmare at the best of times. If you are coming into Brighton for more than a day and want to park up and not pay. Then uber, bike-share or walk 20 to 25 mins into the centre, there are some streets as of yet without parking permits. Free Parking in…

Brighton Cycle Routes & Tours that will Make a Great 2022 Trip

If you are a cycling fan visiting Brighton, you couldn’t possibly leave disappointed; it really has everything; beautiful green scenery and seashore to enjoy while riding, the correct infrastructure to keep you safe and most importantly organized self-guided routes and also bike tours inside and outside the city to cater to every taste possible. Following,…

Is Fishing Allowed off Brighton Pier? Where Else in Brighton Can You Fish?

The Brighton Palace Pier is the jewel of the Brighton sea-front. The pier and its outline is well known and have attracted tourists for over a century. The perfectly placed walkways look like a fisherman’s dream, but is it allowed? Can you fish on Brighton pier? You used to be able to fish on the…

Can you Use a Freedom Pass in Brighton? Let’s Explore

My mum lives in London and often asks if she can use her Freedom pass to come and visit me. Not being the eligible age (which is now 65) I didn’t know. So did the research for her, and I’m now sharing it with you. Can you use a Freedom Pass in Brighton? Holders of…

Can You Drink the Tap Water in Brighton? – A helpful Guide

If tap water is drinkable or not is a very common question people ask when in a new place. Tap water quality varies greatly across the world and in many places it either tastes very bad or is actually dangerous for your health. How about the tap water in Brighton? The tap water in Brighton…

Can you use an Oyster Card in Brighton?

Let’s face it: understanding each city’s transportation system can be quite frustrating and overwhelming. This is why, when settling in Brighton, one of the things I wondered was whether I can use the good old Oyster Card I had from my previous trips in London. (and I know that many travellers to Brighton have thought…