Brighton

More than the seaside, more than the city, the mix is more than double the fun. Fashionable, funky and loaded with style, Brighton & Hove has everything you could want - a royal palace, elegant Regency architecture, museums with more, laid-back beach life and superb shopping – on the south coast, just 49 minutes from central London.

Find out what our readers have to say about Brighton

It’s got to be a weekend away in Brighton. Arriving Friday night at a seaside hotel, seafood for dinner with wine followed by some drinks in the hotel bar (preferably with leather sofas and an open fire). Saturday shopping in the lanes and getting lost in the alleyways, lunch on a terrace. Back to the hotel and a relaxing spa/massage to get ready for a big night out at the Honeyclub - located on the seafront. Crawling out at dawn to see the sun rise on the beach. Breakfast in bed on Sunday :)
Ingrid van Schaardenburg / Brighton 
 
It's the best place for a glass of cold beer :-)
Jon Clarke / London

My perfect weekend would be meandering along the coast line of Brighton as the sun rises, eating in a tiny French cafe for lunch, and shopping in the independent, unusual shops in The Lanes. In the evening, wandering through the myraid of beautiful buildings, and watching the sun set over the ruin of the old pier. The next day would be spent exploring the Brightonian museums, and chatting to local colourful characters until the night falls!
Catherine Carter / Hove

There is so much to do, history, arts, great food. I'm so lucky to have all this on my doorstep.
Vivienne Elsworth / Brighton