If you are looking for somewhere exciting to visit for a long weekend, then Brighton is a great city full of life and especially if you are looking for something extraordinary and unique. When it comes to planning your long weekend doing some research beforehand means you can fill as much as you can into your stay.
Finding things to do which are different from what you usually get up to can be hard work and trying to find those hidden gems that will make your stay something to tell your friend about.
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Visiting go I360 will get your trip off to a flying start. Brighton has the worlds tallest observation tower where you can sit in a low spinning doughnut and feel like your in space being 162 meters up in the sky, looking upon the sea and the town; this is an excellent way of spotting places which catch your eye that you can add onto your itinerary. On a clear day, you can even take a glimpse of Isle Of White.
If you are looking for something extraordinary that you haven’t done before then playing a game of Shuffleboard, a game situated on a sandy table pushing weights into a targeted zone without them falling off, bring a group of friends with you and hang out while enjoying a game or two. Why not channel your inner child and lay a game of Globalls, a glow in the dark mini golf game that is lit with ultraviolet, with a dinosaur and new tropicana theme. If you wear a while t-shirt then you’ll find you will illuminate, bringing your imagination to life and being a great opportunity for a photo too.
When you’ve had fun playing a round of golf and a game of Shuffleboard, visiting Brightons Palace Pier will keep the fun going. If you bring the family you will be entertained for hours with the endless rows of amusements and eating a doughnut or a crepe.
Brighton holds some amazing museums that will fascinate you. If the world of mechanics sounds like your sort of thing then the mechanical memories museum might interest you with it’s vintage penny arcade which is set in a fun fair themed bar. Another well known museum is Anna’s museum is another place full of a selection of curiosities and special items. It includes a small area for natural history items which are bursting with stories to share.
Whilst you are there, if paranormal activities are up your street then going on a ghost walk or if you’re brave enough to stroll down the lanes at Druids Head. Experience the tragedies and crimes that took place many years ago and see what lies here’s now.
Whether you’re looking to have a feeling getaway or looking to use your brain power, if you have never tried to tackle an escape room then it’s something that will make your mind work. Entering rooms that need problems solving and understanding riddles against the clock to make it out of the rooms in the quickest time to beat previous team’s. This is definitely an activity which is out of the ordinary you’ll be keeping an eye out for them everywhere you go, so you can take on the next mission.
The Royal Pavilion will blow you away with the intricate detailing and size inside and out. It’s a popular destination for most people when they visit Brighton. Set in a beautiful garden, why wouldn’t you take some time for a stroll through the stunning flowers and listen to live music in the summertime. The interiors will tell you a story of the George, the Prince of Wales and it’s something not to be missed.
Take away a souvenir from your trip by stopping by The Lanes, famous for its narrow lanes lined with little shops full of local businesses from quality clothing shops to beautiful restaurants and cafes serving luxurious food. The Old Police Cells Museum is worth a visit too, where they offer complimentary tours of their 200-year-old underground jail sharing stories of the past inmates and what they got up to. Whilst you are gazing in the shops, visit The Ivy it will grab your attention as soon as you walk past by it’s extravagant decorations outside and not mention as you walk in and see it’s airy, gorgeous interiors filled with art work. They serve an everyday dining experience paired with champagne and cocktails.
Brighton is a beautiful place to visit, full of exciting activities and museums so hopefully with these top places to visit, it will help you to have a lovely getaway.
