"Fish & Chips and Brighton Rock.... " a Brighton Travel Page by Justin_goa

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Sussex

I'm on the streets of Sussex on the 30th July 2003, to find out what makes this place so special. Sussex is a very special county with a long and exciting history, including events such as the Battle of Hastings, buildings like the Brighton Pavilion and has been the home to lots of famous people. Had a long walk on the pier..munching 'Fish & Chips'... bought lots of Brighton Rock for my nephews and niece...Spent a whole day taking in the charm of this beautiful town.. it's amazing...

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Pier in lights

Walk in the pier

In the year of 1891, work commenced on Brighton Palace Pier, now known as Brighton Pier. This work involved replacing the old Chain Pier, which was primarily built as a landing stage for passenger ships crossing the English Channel. Brighton Pier was designed by Richard St. George Moore, and due to the huge financial investment that was needed, took over eight years to build. It was opened in May 1899 spectacularly illuminated by over 3000
electric light bulbs. An amazing sight in the 19th century. In 1901 a pavilion on the pier was opened, designed in the oriental style that was increasingly popular in Brighton during the period. The pavilion housed a concert hall capable of seating an audience of 1500, in addition to a dining hall, a private dining room and a kitchen. This resulted in an ideal venue for musicals, comedy drama, pantomime and variety shows, all of which proved to be
exceedingly popular throughout the first half of the 20th century.

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A poster

Pier a tourist attraction

Brighton Pier attracts over three and a half million tourists each year, making it the most popular free tourist attraction on the South Coast of Great Britain. Each year new and innovative ideas are introduced; satisfying visitors, be they 1 or 100 years old is the main priority!

Open 365 days a year, from 10.00am - 12.00am in the winter and from 9.00am - 2.00am in the summer. Brighton Pier is delighted to offer: Free Entry, Entertainment and Deckchairs! There can be no better place to while away a sunny afternoon than Brighton Pier! With free entry and deckchairs, you can pass a lazy summer day, just watching the world go by. Alternately, bring the kid's down and enjoy the free entertainers! Every summer Sunday, and Bank Holiday Monday tribute bands and live entertainers give a 20 minute performance on the hour, every hour! Plus, you will find Pierre Bear and Derby Dolphin sure to delight the kids throughout the summer with their hilarious antics.