Brighton Seafront may be enjoyed on a leisurely walk starting

Brighton Pier

along Kings Road and Marine Parade, these roads run to the

West and East of the main entrance to Brighton Pier.

The Promenade extends from Brighton Marina in the East,

to Hove in the West. Walking this route you are parallel with

the sea and will come across many of the attractions that  have set

Brighton apart as such a special resort on the South Coast.

It is a solid walking surface all the way, but if you chose

to venture down and get closer to the sea, you will be on a shingle beach.

Seafront Refreshments

Hotels are plentiful on the seafront and most

welcome non-residents. Many of the hotels offer light meals,

refreshments and an informal bar with views out to sea.

In addition there are numerous cafes and pubs offering

‘al fresco dining’ and a comfortable stopping place.

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The Brighton Marine Palace Pier and Theatre,

now known as Brighton Pier,

is a grand iron structure that took ten years to build

Funfair on the shingle beach

in the latter part of the 19th century. It stretches

more than 1700 ft. out into the waves. It replaced the

earlier chain pier and has out-lasted its neighbour the West Pier.

This Victorian Emporium above the tides occupies pride of place

on the beach. It was designed for the amusement of

visitors and featured an electric tram which transported passengers

from the entrance to the large pavilion at the seaward

end, where tripping pleasure boats would wait.

Some of the original features were smoking and reading rooms

as well as a dining rooms and a grill.  The Pier continues to please

today with its busy fun fair and thrilling rides, arcades and pleasure dome.

There are seafood sellers, souvenir stalls

and the all important Fish and Chip Shop. The landing stage for

tripping boats has been removed and you must now

venture a little further along the beach to find a trip out to sea.

The derelict and crumbling Brighton West Pier is now a rusting

In the distance,remains of Brighton West Pier

steel wreck but some of the crumbling  frame is still

visible above the waves. It has been closed since 1975 and

despite many attempts to raise funds, for restoration to its

former Edwardian glory, the lonely warped remains are

pounded by the relentless daily tides. A fire in 2003 caused

serious damage to the superstructure and further stalled

any plans for restoration.

The West Pier had also featured a theatre, concert hall and a landing

stage for the steam paddleboats. This traditional pier featured a grand

walkway over open wooden decking with a glass screen, erected along its

length, providing a wind shelter for the delicate patrons.

Promenade shelters

The Promenade, between the two piers, hosts an array

of activities and provides a safe path, cycle and roller-skating

tracks and entertainment for young children. It is dotted with

many benches and seats for resting whilst enjoying

the sea air and views. The well kept lawns, floral displays,

bandstand and ornamental Victorian street furniture,

all stand in testimony of the true heritage, character

and charm to this very pleasant area.