Everyone thinks they know about Brighton, a popular seaside resort on England's south coast, but do they?
Considering that more than eight million tourists visit Brighton every
year, this town -- located on England's south coast -- should be
relatively familiar to many people. However, despite the more than £400
million spent here annually, lots of interesting stuff goes unnoticed by
even regular visitors. With a local economy that caters largely to those
on holiday, there are plenty of hotels in Brighton to choose from -- and
staying there is that much more interesting when you know
the five following facts!
Some Very Famous People Call Brighton Home Brighton boasts a surprising number of celebrity residents; music fans might be interested to learn that Oasis band member Noel Gallagher
resides here while movie buffs are sure to be intrigued to discover that
Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett -- most recently seen alongside Brad Pitt in The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
-- calls Brighton home too. When staying at hotels in Brighton, then,
there's always the tantalizing possibility of running into one or more celebs.
The World's Oldest Aquarium Is In Brighton Whether you're a student of oceanography or marine biology -- or if you
just enjoy checking out some stunning aquatic creatures -- Brighton's
Sea Life aquarium boasts the incredible distinction of being the oldest
aquarium in the entire world. Although these days it is a part of a much larger
chain, this particular branch of Sea Life has been enthralling visitors
to this seaside resort since 1872. Try staying in hotels Brighton that
are nearby to enjoy it more than once during your stay!
Brighton's Unique Racecourse While it's no Aintree or Royal Ascot, even if you're not a huge fan of horse racing, Brighton's Racecourse
is well worth a visit due to its unique track configuration. When the
full track is required, part of Wilson Road -- a public highway -- is blocked off to regular traffic. When staying at hotels in
Brighton, ask around about the next time this sort of thing is going to
happen -- and check it out!
A Rich, Fascinating History Like many towns in England -- and across the UK -- Brighton boasts
an incredibly ancient, fascinating history. In fact, the famous Domesday Book from the year 1089 has an entry about the resort. At the time, the town was referred to as Bristelmestune,
and its rent was payable with 4,000 herring! Sounds fishy? Although hotels Brighton
won't advertise this fact, it's a neat piece of trivia to share with
travelling companions when visiting this eclectic place.
Home Of The Oldest Electric Railway In The UK The Volk's Electric Railway is located in Brighton, and is the world's
oldest operating electric railway! Originally designed and constructed back in 1883,
it offers a compelling slice of technological history for virtually any
visitor to Brighton. There are many nearby hotels Brighton to stay that
are conveniently located near the Volk's Railway, so be sure to stop by
the next time you're there.
