England offers an irresistible blend of history and cutting-edge cool. Below is a practical itinerary for London, Oxford and Brighton Beach.
About this stop: Brighton was more interesting than I thought it was going to be. Much more than just seaside arcades.
Suggested itinerary
- 10:00 – Travel via Southern Railways from Victoria station. Walk to Brighton Pier & boardwalk.
- 11:30 – Explore The Lanes street art and boutiques.
- 13:00 – Seafood lunch at Shelter Hall or Riddle & Finns.
- 14:30 – Royal Pavilion tour (exotic seaside palace of George IV).
- 16:00 – Beach time / i360 observation-tower ride.
- 18:30 – Fish-and-chips at sunset; train back to London.