Brighton is probably one of my favourite places to visit for a day out. It is crammed with cool and quirky independent shops, tons of delicious places to eat – all being a stones throw from the seaside with its iconic pier. My family and I took a little trip down to Brighton one rainy Wednesday in December and here are a few snapshots from our very enjoyable day by the sea. I say little, it is a two hour car journey. But well worth it to visit this unique town on the south coast of England.
Food For Friends
Sitting in a car for hours can make you quite hungry! When we arrived we headed straight for lunch at Food For Friends. This is Brighton’s original vegetarian restaurant (since 1981). My mum and sister are both vegetarians and I have eaten here before, so was quite happy to visit again for a spot of tasty lunch.
Food For Friends: 17-18 Prince Albert St, Brighton, BN1 1HF
The festive menu looked so appetizing but I knew from past experience their coconut and butternut curry was pretty amazing, so that is what I went for again.
My sister Vicky and I waiting patiently.
My mum looking pretty happy with her elderflower fizz.
Vicky with her hot ginger and spice non-alcoholic beverage.
This is the coconut and butternut curry – grilled baby fennel, romenesco, thai basil served with black sticky rice & plantain crisps (GF/V). So delicious!
Brighton Pier
When in Brighton I think visiting the pier is a must, even if it’s pouring with rain and the wind nearly blows you into the sea.
A pigeon ready to take your order.
The famous Brighton Pier.
The tinsel on the pier was a nice festive touch.
I’m sure seagulls in Brighton are bigger than regular seagulls.
A bit too cold for Brighton rock today.
Town Centre
Festive scene.
The light up igloo in the town centre.
Vicky, mum and myself looking absolutely freezing.
Posing in the igloo.
Graffiti and a random pair of shoes?
I love the street art around the city.
Coffee Tree
After a little exploring, we stopped for a much needed cup of tea and piece of cake at Coffee Tree in the North Laine. This is their very mouth watering caramel layer cake.
Coffee Tree: 47 Gardner Street | North Laines, Brighton BN1 1UN
North Laines
A trip to Brighton is not complete without walking down the laines. There are 400 independent shops, cafés and entertainment venues in this unique and vibrant part of the city.
So many interesting shops.
Cakes in the window of Cloud 9.
Brighton is such a colourful city.
Brighton Guitars.
I loved the little festive touches dotted around.
There is really something here for everyone.
Brighton flowers.
I hope you enjoyed a few of my snapshots from the day. Have you visited Brighton before? What is your favourite thing to do whilst you are there? Let me know what you thought in the comments!
Festive! Yummy! And super duper cute! Y’all are adorable (even though you can tell you’re cold lol) looks like you guys had fun…I can’t wait to try all of these places when I visit ❤️
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Aw thank you so much for your lovely comment Lena 😘. It was cold and rainy, he he and we were all freezing! But a great day anyways ☺️. You will love Brighton, defo one place you gotta see when you visit! ❤️ xx
Bexa I love the photos in your post! Great advice for someone wanting to visit Brighton as well!
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Thank you so much Holly 💕. So glad you liked the photos! ❤️ I did wonder if they would come out okay as it was quite rainy, so I’m so happy you liked them 😍 xx
I love Brighton although I’ve never been near Christmas, it looks so pretty, love your pictures!
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Thank you so much Molly 💕. I would defo recommend Brighton At Christmas, just make sure you wear warm clothes, he he. It’s freezing by the sea 😄 xx
Lovely post and photos Bexa. My best friend lives in Brighton and I used to love going up and down the laines! The coconut and butternut curry looks right up my street so I’d definitely have that too! Looks like you had a really nice day with your Mum and Sister 🙂 xx
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Aw thank you so much Rebecca 💕. I love the laines, so many awesome shops! Yeah, the curry was delicious ☺️ I would defo recommend next time you are visiting Brighton 😘 xx
A great post and lovely photos Bexa 😘. I like the photos of the pier and the seafront 😊😍. I also love the photos of the pigeon in the fish and chip stall and the one of you in the igloo ❤️😘. Brighton looks amazing! 😄.
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Shaun 💕. Well spotted finding the pigeon in the fish n chip stall 😄. Brighton is awesome! ❤️ We should defo go together one day 😘 xxxx
Fantastic photos and post Bexa. I love Brighton, luckily its just over an hour on the train from us so we can get there quite easily. x
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Aw thank you so much for your lovely comment Jane! 💕 It’s probably about the same for me by train (I live near Southampton). It takes longer in the car as the traffic is always crazy! It’s worth it though as Brighton is such an awesome place ❤️ xx
Absolutely loved this post! I moved to Brighton about a year ago and you truly captured how gorgeous it is in the Christmas season!
Don’t you find you need deep pockets though? Aha bloody Brighton is expensive!
Emma
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Aw thank you so much for your lovely comment Emma! 💕 Ha ha, I don’t normally buy much when I visit Brighton but it does seem a bit overpriced! 😆 You are so lucky to live in such an awesome city though! ❤️ xx
This is absolutely my favorite way to Christmas shop, this looks magical! Seriously, you captured this so well Brighton is now on my travel bucket list – thanks for sharing and happy Christmas time!
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Yay! 💕 I’m so happy Brighton is now on your travel bucket list – it’s such an incredible place! ❤️ Thank you so much for your lovely comment and happy Christmas to you too! 😘 xx
I have never been to brighton but it looks like such a cool city! the food looked delicious! xx corinne
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Thank you for your comment Corinne 💕. Brighton is such a cool place! ❤️ xx
We adore Brighton and we tend to take spontaneous trips down there as it’s not too far from London, although we’ve never been around Christmas time and we can see now we’re missing out! Your photos are great!
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Jessica & James! 💕 I would definitely recommend Brighton at Christmas if you ever get the chance, it’s wonderful! ❤️ xx
Brighton always looks so incredibly beautiful! I’ve never been but I’m always envious when people feature it in blogs/ vlogs. I bet it would have looked incredible covered in snow too…x
Sophie
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Sophie! 💕 It does seem a popular place for bloggers/vloggers ☺️. I agree! It would look beautiful covered in snow! 😘 xx
I used to love visiting Brighton when I lived down South, especially over the festive period. I used to like going around the Laines – so many lovely shops and restaurants. I miss it.
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It’s such a fantastic place, especially for the unusual shops in the Laines ❤️. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 💕 xx
Beautiful pictures Bexa I’ve always wanted to visit Brighton 1 day it will happen Looks a very vibrant city 😍
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Lisa! 💕 It’s such a brilliant and colourful city, I would definitely recommend if you ever get the chance to visit ❤️ xx
Brighton is amazing. I love the beach and the pier. Went for the first time this year and hope to go back!
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The beach and pier are a must see when you go to Brighton 💕. Once you visit you just want to go back he he! ☺️ Thank you so much for your comment 😘 xx
Brighton is such a pretty place, I love all the places you visit and omg the food looks absolutely delicious! 😍😍
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Aw thank you so for your sweet comment Huda! 💕 The food was incredible 😘 xx
I really want to go to Brighton! I last went about 10 years ago and I need to visit next year! That cake looks delicious and I love how you included where you ate in this!
Lovely post.
Liz x
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He he, yeah that cake was incredible 😍. I would definitely recommend it if you go back to visit ☺️. Thank you so much for your comment Liz! 😘 xx
I have never been to Brighton but it’s somewhere I’d love to go. This is a great post, I love all the pictures. Xx
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Jazmin! 😘 It’s a great place to visit, would highly recommend ❤️ xx
Brighton has been on my goal list to visit for the longest time so I am hoping to go soon! Your photos and the Blog as a whole has been so inspiring! Yay!!
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Aw thank you so much Michelle 💕. I’m so happy I inspired you! I hope you get to visit Brighton soon, it’s an awesome place ❤️ xx
Great post. I have only been to Brighton once and mostly stayed in the shopping centre apart from popping into home sense. I found this post so helpful as I want to go back. Also the photographs are lovely! Xx
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Lauren! 💕 You are so sweet! ☺️ I would defo recommend checking out the Laines if you visit again 😘 xx
Looks like you had a lovely day. Your photos are lovely, I’ve never been to Brighton looks like an interesting place to visit. Great post 💕
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment 💕. It’s a great place, I would defo recommend if you ever had the chance to visit! 😘 xx
Lovely post! Looks really nice in Brighton 😊 x
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Thank you so much Rachel 💕. Brighton is an awesome place! ❤️ xx
The vegetarian food looks so lovely. I have always wanted to visit Brighton and it looks even nicer at Christmas, great blog post and your amazing are super good! xx
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment 💕. The food was absolutely delicious ☺️ I would definitely recommend it if you ever get a chance to visit ❤️ xx
I love seeing how other people see my hometown! Makes me appreciate it so much more. Lovely post and photos, glad you had a great time Bexa!❤ x
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Aw thank you so much for your lovely comment Alys! 💕 I love Brighton, you are so lucky to live in such an interesting and vibrant city ❤️ xx
I love Brighton but haven’t been for ages! This post has reminded me how much I want to go back💜
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Becca! 💕 Brighton is a place you can visit often and never get bored, I love it ❤️ xx
Oh my gosh!! so pretty x
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Thank you so much Ellie! ❤️ xx
Great Post Bexa, we have never been. Me and hubby keep saying we should go. We Have to in the new year 🙂 xx
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Kerry! 💕 Brighton is awesome, I would definitely recommend a visit in the new year ❤️ xx
I love Brighton!
Thank you for sharing and for bringing back memories.
Now there are even more reasons to come back since I read your article 🙂
And I think I just may have found an interesting blog 🙂
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Aw thank you so much for your lovely comment Chantal 💕. Brighton is such a great place and so happy you enjoyed my post! ❤️ xx
Everything looks so festive and that caramel layer cake looks like its to die for!
Britt | http://alternativelyspeaking.ca
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Oh yes! That cake was incredible! ❤️ Thank you so much for your comment Britt 😘 xx
These photos are lovely and it looks like you had so much fun! I’d love to visit Brighton one day 💕
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Thank you so much Charlotte 💕. It was such a fun day, I would definitely recommend it if you ever get the chance ❤️ xx
This is so lovely, and amazing pictures! I wish my city looked like that.
Ashleigh | Ashleigh Renay
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Ashleigh 💕. It’s awesome and well worth a visit if you ever get the chance 😘 xx
I love this post, Bexa, you have such a good eye, your photos are beautiful. It’s years since I was in Brighton but there’s something about seaside towns in Winter, this looks wonderful, I think a revist is long overdue, haha!
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Aw thank you so much for your lovely comment Lisa! 💕 You are so sweet! ☺️ I agree! There is something special about seaside towns in winter, I went to Bournemouth a few weeks ago and it was such a nice day as well 😍 xx
Brighton looks so nice. I haven’t been before, but hoping to go one day.
Love this post 🙂
Clem x
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Clem 💕. Brighton is such a brilliant place, I would definitely recommend it if you have the chance 😘 xx
Such great family pictures! And cheerful times! I’ve been to Brighton once with my family, it certainly is wonderful!
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment 💕. Brighton is such a great place, I’m glad you had a wonderful time when you visited with your family! 😘 xx
I have never visited Brighton but it looks amazing! Love all of your pictures on this post!
Sarah | http://www.sazsinclair.com xx
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Aw thank you so much Sarah 💕 Its such a cool place! I would definitely recommend Brighton if you ever get the chance to visit ❤️ xx
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Sarah 💕. I would definitely recommend Brighton if you ever get the opportunity ❤️ xx
I’ve never been to Brighton! I really really want to though as it looks lovely with so much to do! I love your photos and the sound of that restaurant- I’m not vegetarian but I usually opt for vegetarian meals when I’m out xxx
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Thank you for your lovely comment Jenny! 💕 I’m the same, I’m not a vegetarian but sometimes the veggie options in restaurants look so much better! 😍 You should defo check out Brighton if you get the chance, it’s awesome! ❤️ xx
Wow I’ve never been to Brighton but I’ve always wanted to and now after reading this post I would love to go, it looks absolutely incredible! Xx
Sophia| Sophia’s Sphere
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You should definitely check it out Sophia, Brighton is such an awesome place! ❤️ Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment 😘 xx
Your photos are so lovely and bright! I’ve always wanted to go to that veggie restaurant, the food in Brighton is so incredible!
jenny x | http://www.jennyrosee.com
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Jenny! 💕 Brighton is awesome and its such a great restaurant, you should definitely check it out! ❤️ xx
My lovely little home town! Looks like you had a great day!
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It was awesome! 💕 Thank you so much for your comment and you are so lucky to live there! 💝 xx
Wow don’t my home time look stunning!!
I cannot wait to be home for XMAS for the first time in 3 years xx I’m an expat in Dubai, so very excited and these pics make me even more so!!
Glad you had a great time in Brighton
Hugs
Hayley (http://www.ourdubailife.com)
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment Hayley! Brighton is such an awesome place, I love visiting! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas! <3 xx