Day trip to Brighton - suggestions?

Wryel · 07-07-2009, 20:54

I've been a couple of times but as I'm taking Friday as my first day's holiday of the year to go, I want to have a little fun

I've been to the Pavillion and the aquarium before so I don't think I'll bother with those again. I can waste plenty of money on the beach/pier but apart from that I'm not sure what else there is to do. Any ideas?

And before you say it, I'm not going shopping and I already plan to spend a fair bit of time in the boozer.

Mondo · 07-07-2009, 20:56

Hang out around the Level with a drink ?
Walk around in the lanes.

BBx · 07-07-2009, 20:59

North Laine!

Get the 27 bus from the station to the Marina...

Go to Bournemouth instead?

BB x

Briggykins · 07-07-2009, 21:13

Must go to the Lanes. Devil's Dyke if it's nice weather, or Devil's Dyke if it's windy (fly a kite). Then again I'm only going on what I've done with my cousin who lives there, which is very little that didn't involve alcohol.

Wryel · 07-07-2009, 21:14

Is The Lanes and North Laine the same place? I've heard them mentioned quite a bit.

Mondo · 07-07-2009, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wryel

Is The Lanes and North Laine the same place? I've heard them mentioned quite a bit.

There is the South and North Laines

It's separated by a main road where all the buses go past (North Street), the south laines (beach side) has shops like FCUK and stuff. North Laines has all the independant shops, little dinky ones, and funky ones, it is awesome !

BBx · 07-07-2009, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo

There is the South LANES and North Laine

It's separated by a main road where all the buses go past (North Street), the South Lanes (beach side) has shops like FCUK and stuff. North Laine has all the independant shops, little dinky ones, and funky ones, it is awesome !

Corrected

/pendant

I love the North Laine - usually walk through them to get to town from the station

BB x

Wryel · 07-07-2009, 21:27

That rings a bell actually, I remember a load of chains being near the independent shops. I think I'll head there for lunch. I've read there are some nice pubs in Hanover, is it worth going there?

Edit: Last question I promise! Any recommendations for nice cheap places to eat?

Matblack · 07-07-2009, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Briggykins

Must go to the Lanes. Devil's Dyke if it's nice weather, or Devil's Dyke if it's windy (fly a kite). Then again I'm only going on what I've done with my cousin who lives there, which is very little that didn't involve alcohol.

Lets get this right because if you don't know Brighton you might miss out on the cool lanes because you think the old lanes are the only bit. If you find yourself surrounded by jewelrry shops you need to cross the road

Have a look at Chockywockydoodah, I have to plug them as they made our wedding cake http://www.choccywoccydoodah.com/

So many nice places to eat, if you like seafood and you are feeling flush try Riddle and Finns in the old lanes, very nice

There are some other great places, my wife recommends http://www.foodforfriends.com/ but its veggie. Do not eat chain, you can get great food in whatever price range.

In the evening you could try the Duke of York Cinema which shows niche movies or check out one of the comedy places.

Have a nose at the pier for traditional but expensive fun and wander the galleries on the front.

MB

Briggykins · 07-07-2009, 21:39

I was in Shakeaway and this shop that made its own fudge. Where was I? Cos if I wasn't in the right one, I'm going back.

07-07-2009, 20:54	#1
Wryel Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,148	Day trip to Brighton - suggestions? I've been a couple of times but as I'm taking Friday as my first day's holiday of the year to go, I want to have a little fun I've been to the Pavillion and the aquarium before so I don't think I'll bother with those again. I can waste plenty of money on the beach/pier but apart from that I'm not sure what else there is to do. Any ideas? And before you say it, I'm not going shopping and I already plan to spend a fair bit of time in the boozer.

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Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	Must go to the Lanes. Devil's Dyke if it's nice weather, or Devil's Dyke if it's windy (fly a kite). Then again I'm only going on what I've done with my cousin who lives there, which is very little that didn't involve alcohol. __________________

07-07-2009, 21:27	#8
Wryel Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,148	That rings a bell actually, I remember a load of chains being near the independent shops. I think I'll head there for lunch. I've read there are some nice pubs in Hanover, is it worth going there? Edit: Last question I promise! Any recommendations for nice cheap places to eat? Last edited by Wryel; 07-07-2009 at 21:30.

07-07-2009, 21:39	#10
Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	I was in Shakeaway and this shop that made its own fudge. Where was I? Cos if I wasn't in the right one, I'm going back. __________________

07-07-2009, 20:59	#3
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	North Laine! Get the 27 bus from the station to the Marina... Go to Bournemouth instead? BB x

07-07-2009, 21:14	#5
Wryel Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,148	Is The Lanes and North Laine the same place? I've heard them mentioned quite a bit.