Yesterday I went to Brighton for the first time in ageeeees with my boyfriend, Paul.
We got off the train & crept into a side passage to get away from the crowds. It turned out this passage was the beginning of North Laine - an area famous for its unique & vibrant boutiques. We looked into a few shops but quickly headed towards the food shops, for a beach picnic.
(p.s. how awesome are those balloons?)
The beach was packed but perfect, it was cool but sunny & as it was a pebble beach, our food remained intact, bliss.
There were even a few brave people out swimming despite the water being freeeezing.
After lunch we made our way to the famous pier...
It was so lively & so much was going on. The rides looked good although we didn't go on any (this time...).
There were also hundreds of 2p, 10p & various other machines inside the arcades.
Our next destination was a very pretty park Paul had heard of, so we set out searching...
On our way we found this fountain which had apparently been adopted as a bird bath:
The park was gorgeous! Filled with flowers & trees and there was a beautiful building in the centre (The Pavillion).
After a fair bit of roaming around & taking photos of all the pretty flowers, we found a lovely spot in the shade close to a man playing music in the park.
It was loooovely! I would describe Brighton as Covent Garden by the Sea (hence the title) It has all the lively street artists & independant shops London has on a slightly smaller scale, and with a sea next door - hooray!
I have a few more photos of the day ready for my next post too! Dun dun dunnn...
(I'm off to Paris now woohoooooooo!!)
Nice! I have yet to visit Brighton, your post has put in on the top of my to see list! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm glad, I sooooo recommend it, especially on a sunny day as we spent most of the day outsidexx
DeleteI know what you mean about Brighton being like Coventry Garden! Also, I'm going to Paris tomorrow too, such a coincidence! Have a great time :)
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Thank you Louisa!xx
DeleteLooks like a perfect day!
ReplyDeleteIt really was so lovely, especially with the sunxx
DeleteI've never been to Brighton but always wanted to go, it looks so fun! I love the stripy deckchairs haha Bxx
ReplyDeleteThis was the first time I could remember, it is a really pretty placexx
Deletelove these photos- one day i'll visit brighton! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellie, oooh you should go!xx
DeleteBrighton sounds lovely, I really want to visit! That is a definite plus of a pebble peach, haha. Looks like you had a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get the chance to go this summer it is loooovely! Candy floss is a mustxx
DeleteI looks to lovely and sunny! Hope you're now enjoying Paris and that the weather has held out! x
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The weather was really good, it only rained a little on one day & the rest were sun sun sun!xx
Deletei wanna visit some days :)
ReplyDeleteWoo, go for itxx
DeleteI am dying to visit Brighton, or just the UK overall. Lovely photos, makes me wanna go even more.
ReplyDeleteAha, London & Cambridge are pretty cool places to visit too if you comexx
DeleteOh this brings back memories of last summer :') Can't wait until school's over! Love your style btw especially the jeans :)
ReplyDeleteAh thank you! Me neither, no more exams will be lush!xx
DeleteI love Brighton, and the North Laines! What lovely photos, really makes me want to head down again soon =)
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Awh thank you Teffy, I'd love to go back too, hopefully when its just as sunny tooxx
DeleteAhh I wanted to Brighton for the first time today and LOVED it. I'll be doing a post on it soon as well!
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