Famous for being the gay capital of the south, Brighton enjoys a history of acceptance and counterculture that makes it visually, politically and religiously one of the most colourful cities in Britain.
While bitterly cold and wet in Winter, it becomes a colourful display of exuberance as soon as summer hits, drawing tourists like bees to honeysuckle, also known as London-by-sea.
Trendy clothes shops and organic cafes line the narrow streets of the North Laines and the bars and cavernous beachfront nightclubs are a hedonist's paradise. The gay community is based around Kemp Town which is home to gay hotels and estate agencies as well as gay-friendly churches.
Sussex University, just outside the city centre, retains the strong socialist tradition that it acquired in the 1960s.
Must see
The Royal Pavilion. Designed by John Nash between 1815 and 1823 for the Prince Regent before he was crowned King George IV.
Brighton Pier. This relic of the Victorian age is a great place to have good, old-fashioned fun.
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