It was valued at that price due to the (over) generosity of the local council's housing benefit policy. It's only since that was reigned in that the value of the property plummeted.
"The races start next week, and I don't want to have any big scale mob fighting in Brighton. I don't mind you carving each other up in a quiet way ... but when two mobs start scrapping people who matter might get hurt."
I find the wristbands for the Palace Pier at £20 each exceptional value. Rides are excellent and unlimited all day. I suppose that it depends on your agenda.
Nice piece but to be fair to the Pier whilst the individual short rides are very expensive- unlimited for a family of 4 for £70 would take a bit of beating. Certainly better value and more time consuming than a family of 4 on the i360. Brighton is certainly a top spot for all ages .
The best curry by far in the evening is at Eastern Eye on the London Road, near Preston Circus. - so many friends have visited us again to go there! Curry Leaf Cafe is also great with older kids who will enjoy a cheap-ish tandoori chicken wrap just yards from the sea-front. Silo TBH is as pretentious as it sounds.. Bagelman near the front is perfect and cheap for a family eat-out and people do rave about the no frills takeaway Burger Brothers off the north Laines. For young kids the parks at Hove Lagoon or Peter Pan towards the marina are the best, although the one by the west pier is good for cafes, one of which does great milkshakes in a fraction of the time you wait at Shakeaway.
Oh sorry - just spotted i replied to you rather than the person who hasn't read Btighton Rock. I do apologise.
And i was just being lighthearted in response to the rather gushing guardian Brighton advertorial !
Come north, stand on the ramparts of Bamburgh castle ... miles and miles of the most wonderful empty beaches in the known solar system. And not a single, over-crowded lane!
Blackpool unfortunately is a complete and utter dump. Went last Oct for the very first time and never again. It aims for, and gets, the bottom end of the market - so if that is your type of holiday, then you have it in spades full. Brighton at least has a mix of places and attractions and suits all pockets.
There certainly are plenty of pubs in Shoreham, and some quite decent eateries too, where at some, you can take a meal outdoors, when the weather is good. Followed by a stroll along Riverbank past the house boats, before heading to one or several of the many pubs.
Dear me. Pinky is the sociopath in Graham Greene's Brighton Rock. Humourless, rude and uneducated.
Next, you'll be telling me you prefer your beaches made out of stones!
Nice article - always interesting reading advice about one's home town for non-locals - this one is pretty thorough.
We always recommend visitors with several evenings to head on the train to Shoreham - one of those places that claims more pubs per head than anywhere in the country. A fantastic pub crawl - with The Wellington (one of the finest pubs anywhere) and The Old Star being particular highlights. The lack of 'DFL' sheen makes it all the more appealing than the all but 'hipster'ised town centre.
The cycling suggestions are good. It's pretty much car free going east or west along the coast. Although going east you only get to Saltdean before the trail ends.
Perhaps one plus over Brexit (Incoming !) would be a resurgence of our seaside resorts ? Do seaside towns campaign as a block ? Is it just too late for most ? should we priorities some over others .
It is outrageous that a large Blackpool guest house that was worth (valued at) almost a million pounds a mere fifteen years ago is now basically derelict .
For a good brekky, which just happens to be vegetarian, I would recommend the Almond Tree on Dyke Road. And the kids can have fun watching people trying to pull open the sliding door......
The landscaping along the central portion of the seafront has been transformed for families, but it's worth pointing out that on sunny weekends during the school holidays it gets INSANELY crowded. Great fun if you like watching vast amounts of lager being drunk.
As the article indicates, further West along Hove Lawns is quieter, more civilised, less raucous and a lot less spendy.
If you are in Brighton for the weekend and have time to get out and about get the open top bus up to the Devils Dyke for some superb views and great short walks
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It was valued at that price due to the (over) generosity of the local council's housing benefit policy. It's only since that was reigned in that the value of the property plummeted.
And your point is ?
-- Graham Greene, Brighton Rock
I find the wristbands for the Palace Pier at £20 each exceptional value. Rides are excellent and unlimited all day. I suppose that it depends on your agenda.
Nice piece but to be fair to the Pier whilst the individual short rides are very expensive- unlimited for a family of 4 for £70 would take a bit of beating. Certainly better value and more time consuming than a family of 4 on the i360. Brighton is certainly a top spot for all ages .
The best curry by far in the evening is at Eastern Eye on the London Road, near Preston Circus. - so many friends have visited us again to go there! Curry Leaf Cafe is also great with older kids who will enjoy a cheap-ish tandoori chicken wrap just yards from the sea-front. Silo TBH is as pretentious as it sounds.. Bagelman near the front is perfect and cheap for a family eat-out and people do rave about the no frills takeaway Burger Brothers off the north Laines. For young kids the parks at Hove Lagoon or Peter Pan towards the marina are the best, although the one by the west pier is good for cafes, one of which does great milkshakes in a fraction of the time you wait at Shakeaway.
And you point is...?
Brighton is filthy.
Oh sorry - just spotted i replied to you rather than the person who hasn't read Btighton Rock. I do apologise.
And i was just being lighthearted in response to the rather gushing guardian Brighton advertorial !
Come north, stand on the ramparts of Bamburgh castle ... miles and miles of the most wonderful empty beaches in the known solar system. And not a single, over-crowded lane!
I'm not
Blackpool unfortunately is a complete and utter dump. Went last Oct for the very first time and never again. It aims for, and gets, the bottom end of the market - so if that is your type of holiday, then you have it in spades full. Brighton at least has a mix of places and attractions and suits all pockets.
There certainly are plenty of pubs in Shoreham, and some quite decent eateries too, where at some, you can take a meal outdoors, when the weather is good. Followed by a stroll along Riverbank past the house boats, before heading to one or several of the many pubs.
Just wait for the tide to go out far enough - I've seen sand!!
You can treat the kids to a couple of rocks of crack from the dealers on the level.......
I just prefer me beaches with a bit of sand on them!
Dear me. Pinky is the sociopath in Graham Greene's Brighton Rock. Humourless, rude and uneducated.
Next, you'll be telling me you prefer your beaches made out of stones!
yeah whatever
I think it was a Graham Greene reference, I suspect he's grumpy rather than homophobic
Nice article - always interesting reading advice about one's home town for non-locals - this one is pretty thorough.
We always recommend visitors with several evenings to head on the train to Shoreham - one of those places that claims more pubs per head than anywhere in the country. A fantastic pub crawl - with The Wellington (one of the finest pubs anywhere) and The Old Star being particular highlights. The lack of 'DFL' sheen makes it all the more appealing than the all but 'hipster'ised town centre.
Ooh, "pinky". A reference to Brighton's gay scene perhaps? Maybe now we're starting to see what your problem with the place really is.
In fairness, that's ok, Pinky.
I'm not the one slagging off a city I clearly have never been to, in fairness.
Crumbs - you're a pleasant soul !
The cycling suggestions are good. It's pretty much car free going east or west along the coast. Although going east you only get to Saltdean before the trail ends.
No, you're just ignorant.
People with kids are planning their summer holidays right now.
good call. Important to walk there via Kemptown, so you can take the opportunity to explain the great diversity of human sexuality to your 6 year old.
You're a cruel man! :-D
Perhaps one plus over Brexit (Incoming !) would be a resurgence of our seaside resorts ? Do seaside towns campaign as a block ? Is it just too late for most ? should we priorities some over others .
It is outrageous that a large Blackpool guest house that was worth (valued at) almost a million pounds a mere fifteen years ago is now basically derelict .
For a good brekky, which just happens to be vegetarian, I would recommend the Almond Tree on Dyke Road. And the kids can have fun watching people trying to pull open the sliding door......
Are there two?
Rest your weary feet at the Hikers Rest in Coldean afterwards.
I'd recommend visitors head straight for the delightful, sleepy hamlets of Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb on the outskirts of Brighton.
Brighton's lovely.
Or you could go somewhere nice.
If you think the Pier is expensive, don't bother venturing out to the Marina...
It's iydea with an i (lowercase on the website), not Lydea.
The landscaping along the central portion of the seafront has been transformed for families, but it's worth pointing out that on sunny weekends during the school holidays it gets INSANELY crowded. Great fun if you like watching vast amounts of lager being drunk.
As the article indicates, further West along Hove Lawns is quieter, more civilised, less raucous and a lot less spendy.
"Hove, actually" Ya.
I lived in Brighton for 30 years ... never saw a needle on the beach - on the pavement round the North Laine though, yes.
Its f**king February.. was in Brighton last night and with the wind chill it was about -4...
Paddleboards? what drugs are these people on?
Great that the Guardian is doing this series, but it would be much better if the Guardian concentrated on the gems which are not already overcrowded.
Glass yes. Thanks tourists. But I've never seen a hypodermic in my decade living here.
It's all the broken glass and used hypodermic needles that put me off of Brighton beach.
I recently went on the i360 at night, it was like an expensive hall of mirrors. Perfect for the kids.
If you are in Brighton for the weekend and have time to get out and about get the open top bus up to the Devils Dyke for some superb views and great short walks
A teenager cycles past beach huts on Brighton’s seafront. Photograph: Rex Features
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Hove, actually and the promenade specifically.
Cycling isn't allowed on the promenade.
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