The annual Brighton Pride Parade(Aug 02 & 03, 2025)
Two cheers from our end with chilled Pimm’s on a bright day in BrightonAll the pubs in Brighton during the daytime were ridiculously full with people and beautifully decorated, showing their supportThe Parade was full of life and tens of thousands of cheering people of all ages and genders coming from different parts of UKA roadside stall with pride merchandise that we came across outside Royal PavilionA quote of poet Samuel Rogers from 1829, in Royal Pavilion. At the time, “gay” meant lively and “balls” meant formal dances. Today Brighton is the unofficial queer capital of UK.
Marvelling at the Indian and Chinese influence on The Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion that defines Brighton appears to come straight out of a Walt Disney movieThe Royal Pavilion was erected in the Indo-Saracenic architecture styleThe Hallway is adorned with Chinese toys and figurinesThe Music Room is easily one of the most stunning chambers to experience in the palaceThe Saloon was a major restoration project, now returned to its former beautyLuxury dining in the Banqueting RoomThe (Passionate) Yellow Anteroom of Royal PavilionMusic Room with plenty of dragonsThe Toxic Green Royal BedroomsIndian Hospital Gallery shares an extraordinary war storyThe same royal rooms repurposed as a hospital during the World War, reminds you of the countless lives lost in the war and the evolving meaning of royalty.George IV’s statue outside the Royal PavilionQueen Victoria I’s chamber from the time she visited Brighton. Eventually she sold off the “pleasure palace” to the town (people) of Brighton for £53000 as an empty building, this partially funded the renovation work of Buckingham Palace.Not me giving any ideas to you for a selfie spot with your partnerIndia Gate at the exit of Royal Pavilion reminds you once again of India’s connection to Brighton
Sitting by the beach
Traditional Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas is a crowd favourite at the beachGelato Gusto Artisan Ice Cream was our favourite with plenty of options to choose from
Feeling like a child at the historic Brighton Palace Pier(now sadly up for sale)
This Amusement Park is a Grade II pleasure pier with a footfall of four million in 2016. It was constructed in 1899 and is now the only functioning pier.
Learning the maritime history of Brighton at the Fishing Museum
The Brighton Fishing Museum, after the Royal Pavilion, narrates to you the second half of the history of Brighton– its maritime history and the local fish market. There is no admission fee.Gorgeous box decorated with seashellsShe’s much better at these things than meBoth of us (me and the boat) share the same initials
The Aesthetics of Brighton
Bird’s eye view of Brighton from the i360
Walking up to the vibrant Hove
Tapas style dinner at Brighton’s crowd-favourite Burnt Orange
Summer of 2025 menu at Burnt Orange; restaurant recommends six/seven small plates for two peopleBurnt Orange Margarita Menu, from which we sampled two cocktails each (and were good!)Yuzu Spicy & Flor de LimónKaeng Verde and Piña & PimientaGrilled Marinated Prawns with Herb ZhugRoast Stone BassSpiced Calamari FrittiPadron Peppers with persian lime saltSkillet-baked Potatoes with sheep’s cheese and herb cream (our favourite)
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