United KingdomBrighton ( , BRY-tən) is a seaside resort in the city of Brighton and Hove, in East Sussex, England, 47 miles (76 km) south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the Domesday Book (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed, but it languished in the early modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population.
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Your Brighton day plan
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Climate in Brighton
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Brighton
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Brighton; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripEastbourne
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30 km≈ 35 min
Day tripCrawley
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32 km≈ 35 min
Day tripRoyal Tunbridge Wells
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45 km≈ 50 min
Day tripHastings
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51 km≈ 1 h
Day tripCroydon
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61 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Day tripPortsmouth
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67 km≈ 1 h 15 min
Day tripMaidstone
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68 km≈ 1 h 20 min
Day tripLewisham
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72 km≈ 1 h 25 min
From Brighton you can reach Eastbourne (30 km), Crawley (32 km), Royal Tunbridge Wells (45 km), Hastings (51 km) and Croydon (61 km) in about 35 min to 1 h 10 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Brighton
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 9°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.