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Why visit Brighton & Hove

Raves on the beach, Graham Greene novels, mods and rockers in bank-holiday fisticuffs, naughty weekends for Mr and Mrs Smith, the UK’s biggest gay scene and the Channel’s best clubbing – this coastal city evokes many images for the British. But one thing is certain: with its bohemian, hedonistic vibe, Brighton is where England’s seaside experience goes from cold to cool.

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From its iconic Victorian pier to its independent shops and LGBTQIA-friendly pubs and bars, here are the best things to do in the seaside city of Brighton.

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