Brighton Still Popular for Outdoor Activities

        

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Brighton and Hove hosts an amazing range of outdoors activities for the young spirited. Firstly there's the beach. The beach is stony, but there is usually plenty of space to set yourself up for the day.

Along the seafront there is a cycle path, footpath and promenade. You will always see people passing by on foot, roller skates, roller blades, skate boards, bikes, scooters and the occasional unicyclist. If you head east towards the marina, there is a beach cafe with volleyball, a climbing wall, and a children's plaground. You could ride there on the beachside electric train.

The seafront around the pier has a parade of shops with some fantastic artwork. You can also take a ride on the carousel. After visiting the Sea Life Centre, you can explore the pier.

Originally built iIn 1891, the pier was built to replace the original Chain Pier. Adorned with filigree arches and a few kiosks, Brighton Pier was opened in grand ceremony on May 20th 1899. By 1901, the pier consisted of a building with minaret corner towers housing dining, smoking and reading rooms and its first concert hall. By 1911, the concert hall had become a theatre attraction. Since then the pier now host a fun fair, places to eat, an amusement arcade, and a couple of bars. All of the traditional English seaside favourites can be found from candy floss, ice cream and chips to winning that enormous cuddly toy for the one you love.

To the west, Hove is home to a watersports lagoon.

Whether you are looking for new and exciting sporty activities to fill your spare time, to learn a new skill and meet new friends, or a company day out then Lagoon Watersports can offer this through our range of watersports courses, events and membership, all run with safety, fun and learning in mind. Activities include windsurfing, power boating, and sailing.

After a day on the front, you can explore the huge range of places to eat in Brighton. Brighton is packed with lots of places to eat and drink. Don't stay just on the seafront. Go and explore The Lanes in Brighton centre, and you'll find lots of restaurants, cafes and bars. All tastes are catered for. Brighton is a very popular venue for stag and hen weekends.

Brighton Marina is the largest in the UK with over 1600 berths owned by Premier Marinas. It also provides a host of activities to enjoy the water – from owning your own yacht to chartering a day trip, and everything in between! It is a vibrant and diverse destination - with homes, a cinema, bowling complex, shops, bars/pubs and restaurants, many with harbour views.

So much more than just somewhere to park your boat. Sample over 100 of the coolest brands in the south coast's hottest lifestyle destination, boasting shops, a delicious range of bars, restaurants and cafés plus fantastic entertainment facilities. There is plenty to see and do! Let us entertain you with our action-packed events calendar.

Whatever you want, visit Brighton for a great day out.

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