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brighton

A pebble beach, pier arcades and lanes full of small shops and cafés.

Best time
May–September is best for sitting by the sea, with July–August weekends packed. November–February brings cold sea winds, but the shops, cafés and the Pavilion keep the town lively.
How long
1–2 days
Getting there
Fly direct from KL to London (about 14 hours) on Malaysia Airlines or British Airways, then take the train from Victoria to Brighton, about 1 hour. The UK is 7 hours behind KL in summer and 8 in winter.
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Brighton is London's seaside escape, an hour away by train, with a pebble beach, a pier full of arcades and a long seafront promenade. Behind it, The Lanes and North Laine are packed with small shops, vintage stores and cafés.

Makan

  1. Fish and chipsBest eaten on the beach, with one eye on the seagulls.Map ↗
  2. Vegetarian foodBrighton is one of the easiest places in Britain to eat meat-free, especially around North Laine.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Brighton Palace PierArcades, fairground rides and doughnut stalls on a Victorian pier stretching out over the sea.Map ↗
  2. Royal PavilionA seaside palace built for George IV, with Indian-style domes outside and lavish Chinese-themed rooms inside.Map ↗
  3. The Lanes and North LaineNarrow old lanes of jewellers and antique shops, then North Laine's streets of vintage clothes, records and cafés.Map ↗
  4. Seven SistersA run of white chalk cliffs east of Brighton, about an hour by bus, with walks along the clifftops.Map ↗

Good to know

  • London Road and Western Road have several Turkish and Lebanese places serving halal meat.
  • Gulls swoop for chips and sandwiches, so keep food covered on the beach.
  • The beach is all pebbles, which are hard going in flip-flops.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.