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The Best things to do on a Brighton day trip

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A Brighton day trip makes the perfect day out from London. Tucked between the South Downs and the English Channel, the city is just over an hour from London by train.

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The ‘dead rock stars’ mural on the wall paying tribute to some of the world’s music legends by street artists Req and Sinna.

Banksy in Brighton

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You’ll find big, bold and colourful street graffiti all around the North Laine area and where you’re least expecting it.

Street Art in Brighton

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A bohemian heaven; second-hand furniture, ornaments, vintage clothes, vinyl and an assortment of kitschcollectables can be foraged for.

The North Laine

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Built for George IV as his seaside retreat, this is Brighton’s jewel in the crown and a visual Turkish delight.

The Royal Pavilion

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The Pier is a quintessential Victorian British pier with a funfair, slot-machines, candy floss and fish and chips.

Brighton Palace Pier

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This is a great place to watch the sunset and, if you’re lucky, you might catch a murmuration of starlings which roost on the West Pier.

The West Pier and Bandstand

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Keep walking past the West Pier and you’ll see the Old Bandstand and the elegant squares and terraces of Regency Houses painted their uniform cream colour.

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