Newsletter - May 2003
It's here! St Christopher's Inns, Brighton.
Following hard on the heels of our fantastic new bar and hostel in Bath, St Christopher's Inn, Brighton will open next week on the 7th May. We have acquired the Palace Hotel right on the front overlooking Brighton Pier (formally know as the Palace Pier) and is an ideal base for those wishing to visit one of the UK's most popular seaside towns. All rooms will be en-suite in 4, 6 ,8 and 10 bedded dorms from only £15 per night. Alternatively, why not stay in the Palace Hotel itself where you can get an en-suite double for only £45 per person per night!
Famous Brighton, is situated on the south coast, surrounded by the rolling landscape of the South Downs, 50 miles south of London. It is buzzing all year round, 24hrs a day. During the day relax on the beach, stroll along the front, visit the amusements on the Brighton Pier, shop in the Lanes or have a coffee and watch the world go by whiling away the hours before the nightlife kicks in. With numerous pubs, bars, nightclubs, restaurants and cafes you will not be short of something to do.
Getting here could not be simpler. Connex South Central train services run from London Victoria to Brighton via East Croydon throughout the day and into the early hours, the fastest services taking about 50 minutes. Thameslink runs regular services to Brighton from Bedford via Luton, London Kings Cross and London Bridge. Alternatively, get the coach. National Express runs a national network of coach services, and the Express Shuttle provides 18 daily departures between London and Brighton, with connecting services from over 1,200 UK destinations. The drop off point in Brighton is quite literally outside our backdoor!
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Brighton has much to see and do:
The Brighton Pier: Offering its own blend of cheesy seaside fun for over 100 years: fish and chips, palmists, karaoke (very bad!), dodgems, dolphin derby and plastic duck shooting are all on offer. A fairground is situated at the end of the pier with various mechanical frighteners to choose from if the pubs don't temp you. And of course you can not visit the pier without sampling the sugary delights of doughnuts, candy floss and a stick of Brighton rock!
The Lanes: This is Brighton’s beating heart, a warren of narrow streets and piazzas alive with colour, music, jugglers and street performers all year round. The North Laine, there is shopping for everything from designer kitchen ware to student garb, antiques to collectible comics, only finding time to stop when you stumble across anyone of the excellent cafes and bars along the way.
The Royal Pavilion: Brighton's most distinctive landmark. Decorated in the Chinese taste with an Indian exterior this Regency Palace is quite breathtaking. The famous seaside residence was built for King George IV, and was also used by his brother William IV and their niece Queen Victoria. Originally a farmhouse, in 1787 architect Henry Holland created a neoclassical villa on the site. It was later transformed into its current Indian style by John Nash between 1815 and 1822.
Brighton Marina: As the UK's largest marina, it combines the seaside atmosphere of a fishing village with the bustle of a modern shopping centre. The quay side extends right to the edge of the main square, so whether you're gaping at the million pound yachts, browsing the shops or relaxing in one of the many restaurants, cafes or bars, you're never far from the calming influence of water and boats. Just before you reach the Marina you may notice a large mound of pebbles obscuring your view of the sea. This is to stop innocent eyes catching a glimpse of the many sunbathers on the NATURIST beach. There's something for everyone!
The month of May is one of the best time to visit Brighton as the annual Festival is taking place. Artists from nineteen countries are represented in theatre, dance, music, opera, books events and outdoor spectaculars.
The 37th Brighton Festival will draw crowds of over 300,000 attending events in the city's concert halls, theatres, parks, streets and houses.
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HOPE was founded in 1994, the Year of the Family, to assist Handicapped, orphaned, poor and exploited children. Working mostly with volunteers, we ensure that your donations go directly to help needy children. We now assist projects in over 20 countries including the UK and pride ourselves on their personal nature, targeting our help to individuals and small groups of people. Interpub and HOPE have joined together as part of their 10th Anniversary celebrations to raise funds for street children and those affected by conflict.It is our aim, with your help to raise £20,000 for this worthy charity. So please give generously. Collection boxes can be found in all of our venues. Also keep an eye out for special fund raising events throughout the year.
Well, that just about covers it for now. Hope to see you in Brighton or down the basement bar at Belushi's very soon!
Happy Travels!
The Beds and Bars Team
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