Location: Brighton and Hove
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The 5 Best Traveler Resources in Brighton and Hove, England
Brighton and Hove (/ˈbraɪtən ... ˈhoʊv/) is a city in East Sussex, in South East England. At the 2011 census, it was England's most populous seaside resort, with a population of 273,400.
Restaurants in Brighton and Hove
1. Visitor Information Point
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
2. The Brighton Centre
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4.0 based on 655 reviews
Reviewed By Catb1965
I bought a last minute ticket when I was drunk and didn’t even consider how I would get it there from Bristol! However I got a train and an Airbnb and off I went on my solo adventure. Although my ticket was classed as restricted view it wasn’t too bad-it was to the side of the stage ( I assumed there would be a huge pillar in the way). Drinks were reasonably priced, staff were friendly and helpful and it was quite an intimate venue. I would definitely go there again (and I’m a hard to please gobshite so it really does come highly recommended!)
3. Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By GillTravel1 - West Sussex, United Kingdom
We visited the recently renovated centre, located at the University of Sussex, to see Raising Lazarus performed by Kat Francois as part of the Brighton Festival; a truly superb performance. The building is modern, with sweeping curved walls - light and airy - this plus the use of warm colours make it a very inviting space as you arrive (grade II listed, originally designed by Sir Basil Spence and opened in 1969 as the Gardner Arts Centre). A lovely modern aurditorium that is able to seat up to 350 people (480 standing). There is a cafe bar where you can get drinks and food (some sourced locally). The toilets were excellent too. Parking only a short distance away and free in the evenings. Can't fault this venue and look forward to returning.
4. Jubilee Library
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3.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Malarchy - Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Jubilee Library is Brighton's largest in a purpose built structure opened in 2005. It sits on the northern end of Jubilee Square not far from the Pavillion and very close to Prince Regent swimming pool. The library is large and spacious with a vibrant kids section. It is not at all the calm environs of yesteryear but is almost more akin to a social meeting point than a place to venerate books. The construction of Jubilee Library in 2005 was the culmination of a long planning process. Other options involving entertainment such as ice staking were widely discarded because this is an exceptionally successful and popular lending library. The large book collection of around 175,000 copies is only part of the reason why, the other is the regularity of activities and gatherings. Often those activities are in the kids section which is off to the side ok the ground floor. The sheer number of children makes it loud and energetic. On top of the clientele there are regularly activities supporting families in differing ways. The kids section has a decent amount of seating but not always enough. Excitable children seem to have a great time here because there's something conducive about the setting. The green colour scheme is non threatening and the simple decor with just a few pieces of shell based art lining the wall means it does not at all have the air of someplace breakable. Books in the kids section are categories by reading difficulty rather than age which is wise, and also by topic for non fiction. It can be hard to lay hands on some of the most popular books but that's to be expected. The main hall fills most of the ground floor. Naturally it is a bit more sedate than the kids section. The rows of books and other reading materials would take a long time to browse in their entirety. Upper levels offer space for work and discussion though in truth the design of the building does not maximise use of space. The design is tightly praised because of its relatively low carbon footprint and the modern feel. In the main hall though what that means is actually being a bit boring. There is no character here for such a major part of Brighton's social fabric. Frankly despite all the accolades it is a bit dull. Neither the charm of the old museum style libraries nor the quirkiness of something more creative. On the outside it is a fairly impressive building given it is a civic structure. The largely glass exterior is in keeping with design aesthetics of this century and certainly has kept pace with design thinking these past 15 years. An added benefit of the glass frontage is it literally transparent, a great quality in a civic structure. The glass is complemented by a fascinating design along the Jubilee Street face. The use of mathematical tiles is a pleasing nod to local architectural history but the use of windowing in irregular patterns is just excellent. Jubilee Library looks good. It is a highly modern buliding on the outside. Its existence has helped to rejuvenate this particular part of Brighton behind the Pavilion Gardens and in the sometimes overlooked section of the city just south of North Laine. As a library it is a superb place for children so works really well for families. The main area for adults is a little less interesting or appealing but for its core purpose of being a socially unifying space for families and to help re-imagine what was pretty much a brownfield site, Jubilee Library is something the city can be rightly proud of given it is one of the busiest in the country and is a significant feature of Brighton life.
5. Aldrich Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
