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Brighton

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Brighton

Brighton is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Portslade, 22km from Seven Sisters Cliffs.

Brighton is a city located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 283,870, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Brighton sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Brighton to your route.

About Brighton

Brighton Toy and Model Museum (sometimes referred to as Brighton Toy Museum) is an independent toy museum situated in Brighton, East Sussex (registered charity no. 1001560). Founded in 1991, the museum holds over ten thousand toys and models, and occupies four thousand square feet of floor space within four of the

Read more early Victorian arches supporting the forecourt of Brighton railway station. The model collection focuses on exhibition-grade engineered models, and large overhead radio-controlled aircraft (fixed-wing aircraft mostly by Denis Hefford, and helicopters by Gordon Bowd), The toy collection focuses on commercially produced toys that would have been available in UK toyshops up until the 1950s and 1960s. Manufacturers and brands represented include Anchor Blocks, Brickplayer, Britains Ltd., Bayko, Bing, Bassett-Lowke, Budgie Toys, Georges Carette, Corgi Toys, Dinky, Hornby Trains, Lotts Bricks, Märklin, Matchbox, Meccano, Mettoy, Minibrix, Minic Ships, Pelham Puppets, Primus Engineering, Rock & Graner, Signalling Equipment Limited, Steiff, Skybirds, Spot-On, Tri-ang (Lines Brothers) and Trix.

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What are the best things to do in Brighton?

Brighton offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Brighton located?

Brighton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.8284 latitude, -0.1395 longitude.

What is the population of Brighton?

Brighton has a population of approximately 283,870 people, making it a city in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
283,870
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.8284, -0.1395

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Brighton

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Seven Sisters Cliffs

A series of dramatic undulating chalk cliffs along the East Sussex coast, considered one of England's finest coastal landscapes.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Caterham Cars

Home of the legendary Caterham Seven where visitors can see lightweight sports cars assembled and even build their own.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Dunsfold Aerodrome (Top Gear Test Track)

The famous airfield test track used by BBC Top Gear for its power laps and celebrity challenges.

42 km · about 50 min drive

historic highway

Goodwood Festival of Speed

The hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.

42 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Hever Castle

Romantic 13th-century double-moated castle that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, set within award-winning gardens and a 38-acre lake.

43 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Goodwood Motor Circuit

Historic circuit famous for the Revival and Festival of Speed, offering member track days on the original 1948 layout.

43 km · about 50 min drive

national park

South Downs National Park

Rolling chalk downland stretching from Winchester to the white cliffs of Beachy Head, England's newest national park.

47 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Rykas Cafe

Iconic biker and cyclist cafe at the foot of Box Hill in Surrey, a must-stop gathering point on one of England's most famous riding roads.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Brighton

  • 42 kmGoodwood Festival of SpeedThe hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.
  • 66 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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