Look around London: A day trip to Brighton

We look at London’s closest beach destination on the south coast.

Transcript

00:00Hello and welcome to another edition of Look Around London, but today we're heading

00:05south of the capital to Brighton, a vibrant seaside city on the south coast of England.

00:10Just over an hour from London by train, it has long been a popular escape for Londoners

00:16looking to unwind by the sea. During the summer months, the city comes alive with visitors

00:21drawn to its iconic pier, independent shops and thriving art and food scene.

00:28Brighton offers a contrast to London's pace, it's smaller, more relaxed, but still buzzing

00:33with culture and energy. Trains run frequently from London Victoria, London Bridge and Blackfriars,

00:41making it an easy trip or weekend getaway. Whether it's a walk along the seafront, fish

00:47and chips on the beach, Brighton always remains a go-to summer spot for Londoners.