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Brighton is a town on the south coast of England and, with its neighbour Hove, forms the city of Brighton and Hove.

The ancient settlement of Brighthelmston dates from before the Domesday Book (1086), but it emerged as a health resort during the 18th century and became a destination for day-trippers after the arrival of the railway in 1841. Brighton experienced rapid population growth reaching a peak of over 160,000 by 1961. Modern Brighton forms part of a conurbation stretching along the coast, with a population of around 480,000.

Eight million tourists a year visit Brighton. The town also has a substantial business conference industry. Brighton has two universities and a medical school.

Brighton's Beaches

The seafront has bars, restaurants, nightclubs and amusement arcades, principally between the piers. Being less than an hour from London by train has made the city a popular destination. Brighton beach has a nudist area (south of the easterly part of Kemptown). Brighton's beach has been awarded a blue flag.

Since the 1978 demolition of the open-air lido at Black Rock, the most easterly part of Brighton's seafront, the area has been developed and now features one of Europe's largest marinas. However, the site of the pool itself remains empty except for a skate park and graffiti wall, and further development is planned including a high-rise hotel which has aroused debate, mirroring proposals for the King Alfred leisure centre in Hove. In addition, part of the eastern side of the beach has been redeveloped into a sports complex, which has courts for anything from volleyball to ultimate Frisbee, opened to the public in March 2007.

Museums

Brighton museums include Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton Fishing Museum and Brighton Toy and Model Museum.

Further information: Landmarks and notable buildings of Brighton and Hove

Galleries and art facilities

There are private galleries, including some in the arches on the seafront. A widespread practice is to display and sell art in cafés, pubs and bars.

Phoenix Arts Association is a charity providing 100 artist studio spaces and exhibitions and educational activities. Before the formation of the charity, the Phoenix Gallery, its 1960s office close to the former Phoenix brewery was squatted, and operated by a co-operative of artists which had formed in 1993 to provide cheap studios.

About City Sightseeing

City Sightseeing is a global sightseeing bus brand, started by Ensignbus, which operates tour bus rides around keyword plus various cities in the UK and worldwide.

Typically the tours consist of an open top double-decker bus. As the bus travels around the town or city, either pre-recorded or live commentary is provided. City Sightseeing buses are recognisable due to their distinctively decorated red livery. Tickets and offers are transferable between the worldwide tours.

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