Sightseeing
View Brighton’s Regency architecture, or visit the theatre, museum and the award winning modern library.
There are several modes of transport to get around the city, these include, cycling, walking, buses including the open top sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus, during the summer months only. You can even have an aerial view of Brighton.
The Royal Pavilion was built between 1787 and 1823 for the Prince Regent who later became George IV. Although Brighton’s iconic building looks Indian on the exterior the interior is in the Chinese style. In the gift shop visitors to Brighton will find the Tourist Information Office. Within the grounds you will find the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery.
Restaurants
The cultural diversity of Brighton is reflected in its hundreds of restaurants. Preston Street, just off Western Road offers visitor a choice of over 30 different restaurants ranging from Greek to Indian, Turkish to Chinese.
Popular restaurants include the Pizza and Pasta Brasserie, The Kemp Town House and Pavels Indian Restaurant. These are all a short distance from Boydens Bed and Breakfast.
In the Lanes, Terre Terre and Food for Friends specialise in vegetarian dishes.
Shopping
There are three main shopping areas in Brighton. Churchill Square and Western Road contain all the mainstream shops. If you are looking for something more unusual, take a walk around the famous ‘Lanes’ and the bohemian North Laine .
Bars and Clubs
Brighton has a thriving nightclub and bar scene. There are several popular clubs and bars in West Street and on the seafront.
Gay Scene
Boydens is on the doorstep of Kemptown’s gay village, one of the most vibrant gay scenes in Europe, offering an exciting range of bars, clubs, cafes and shops.