East Sussex Travel Forum

As mentioned in a previous post I plan to go to Brighton for the day during the festival in May. What I would like to know is if the Hop On Hop Off bus will run during the festival and if I will need any other transport to get around. Won't have a car.
Thanks.

After driving about 50,000 miles in the UK, husband doesn't want to drive anymore. Going to Eastbourne to see friends. Then want to go to Penzance on a one-way journey. (Have RyanAir tickets from Newquay to London Stansted for the return.) Could leave from Gatwick or village along coast within 50 miles of Eastbourne. Anyone know the fastest, cheapest way to travel?
Both travelers are post 65 yo. Is there a special train ticket-can't get OAP discount because we are American. Almost 13 hours by bus for 38.5gbp/person. Cheapest Flight on Southwest from Gatwick to Newquay gets in to Newquay too late to get bus for Penzance.

My wife and I are planning to travel to Brighton for a weekend in June.
We are looking for a cosy and clean Bed & Breakfast centrally located, any suggestions?

Hi,
I have found out by chance, browsing on the net, that Brighton has a festival in May. I will be in London for 6 days and am wondering if a day trip to Brighton would be a good idea or if it would be too frantically busy. Have never been to Brighton and would love to see it.
Thanks, Norah

hi im off to eastbourne next monday and i was wondering is kings nightclub any good as im after the best night clubs there.

If I arrive by train from London, how could I get to Beachy Head, and how long would it take to get there and also walk along the cliffs (roughly, of course---just to give me an idea of the time involved)? Thanks very much.

I am trying to find the Hilton West Pier, but to no avail. The phone numbers listed on this site don't work...does anyone know how I can contact them? I've called Hilton and they don't even show that this hotel exists, and told me that it is the same at the Hilton Metropole, but that is not what I've found elsewhere.

Help!

Me and my friend are visiting Brighton in the Summer, and we're looking for an apartment to rent for a few days which is cheap, cheerful, and central.

Any suggestions gratefully received!

Hi,

I'm taking a day trip to Brighton (from London) in March. Please tell me what can I see in 6 hours (besides the Pavillon).

Could you also recommend me some good and inexpensive places to eat.

Thanks!

Sunny weekend greetings from Ljubljana,
Ursa

Hello,

I understand there is a fair where there're carousel, ferris wheel etc in Brighton. Hope some of you staying in Brighton or anyone can help me.

Is it open whole year round?
Is it a good time to visit Brighton at this time of the year?

Thank you.

dear sirs,we should be VERY greatfull if you could send us some information
about parkingspaces in hastings
on some websites they say that its very difficult to find free parkingspace
if so....can we get to hastings from a nearby town by coach or train and if so...how can we do so and not getting in to much trouble to return to our car
because we have to catch a train through the channel tunnel by 9pm
we expect to arrive in hastings around noon on 28th of december coming from canterbury(2couples)
thank you ... eddy

Finding myself mad enough to brave life and limb by being blown off the pier at Pickledonions' Christmas shenanigans in Brighton below....

I'm trying to find a hotel on Marine Parade and having a bit of trouble by normal googling means. Anyone help please? (all the affordable rooms at the Atlanta have gone).

Thanks in advance.

hi has anybody stayed here, very mixed reviews on the web about this place. thanks in advance

hi has anybody stayed here, very mixed reviews on the web about this place. thanks in advance

Do anyone have an idea about the above mentioned area, and whether it is nice, clean, safe and close the groceries.How to get there from Gatwick Airport? specially by Taxi? and what is the fare of it? if there is any recommended area what it would be?
I am planning to study at Brighton Uni, in Falmer Campus. So how far is it from this area? and how to get there usually?
Jamal

I am very afraid of spiders

With the kidding going on I can't tell if Lancaster has lots of spiders or not.

Does Sussex have spiders? I have to decide on a school. It's between Sussex, Lancaster, and Glasgow. I want a nice area, with something to do, good scenery, and virtually NO spiders. Do any of these areas fit the bill?

Has anyone been to lancaster? What is it like up there?

Hi I'm going to tour UK this September and going to visit Brighton too. wanted to know if there is a cheap way of getting to bournemouth from Brighton (say under 10 GBP)
Pls Help!!

I might not have taken notice of Brighton if not for the documentary showing the making of the Brighton Rock. However, I couldnt find any information online as to where in Brighton this sweet is made.

I'd love to visit the shop when we fly to UK from Singapore in September, even better if we could have a factory visit to see in person how this sweet is made.

Any VTers gone for such tours or could provide a lead?

Hello
Can anyone recommend a decent bar in Brighton that I can take a well-behaved group of hens? We want somewhere stylish, with lots of seating that has a dance floor and a late license. Music that would generally appeal to most people. I'm trying to avoid walking around at midnight looking for a club!

Thanks a bunch.

I'm visiting Brighton and I wanted to get some kids stuff that I need for the summer, but I only want it secondhand. Can anyone give me any suggestions in Brighton and/or surrounding areas?

Mariajoy, hello!
Do you know when this pub was built, the architect?
Thank you
Alec

There is a small group of us looking to go away for the weekend, was looking a Newquay which looks awesome but its just to far away. We are now looking for similar places such as Bornemouth and Brighton and was wondering if anyone can help by letting us know of campsites that are close to the beach and won't mind a small group of lads?

Hi,

I will travel to Hastings on a National express coach. However, I have no idea where to find the coach station in Hastings. The ticket says something about "Queen's parade", but I can't find this street in any city map only "Queen's road". Could anybody tell me where to find an online town map where I can see the buc/coach station or perhaps just tell me where to find it?

Best regards

Karl

Hi everyone
A mate and I are going down to Brighton this weekend and need somewhere good to stay, probably in a dorm. Our preferences (call me picky...) are:

Somewhere with lots of travellers, not stag do's etc
Somewhere with no curfew, as we'll probably fancy a few beers
Somewhere within easy walking distance of the centre

If anyone knows of places, please give me a shout.

anyone please tell me nearby affordable accommodation for a week long stay??
is there any travelodge near by??
Any VTers meeting or gathering happening in july??
i would like to meet ppl around during my visit
cheers
riaz

hi

I live in Switzerland and study in a school of management. During the summer
(august-october) I want to go in Brighton to limprove my english for 1-2 monthes.

Could you propose me something? During the day I want to do activity with english people, like a cours. I am also searching accomodation.

Regards

I am going to the Brighton Festival and the Charleston Events on these dates. I would like to have a room in Lewes for those dates. Quiet, older man, small room ok. Will be out all day and evenings. Very low rent desired. Can you help a retired educator? Thanks. Charles

Hi,
We live in Italy and I'm thinking of spending the last 2 weeks in August with my husband, 17 year old son and his friend, in Brighton. Any tips on how to find holiday flat that is not too expensive. Also is Brighton a good choice for 2 boys of 17? Grateful for any help at all

Thank you
Irene

Hi people!
I'll go to Lewes from 17th April to 7th July (12 weeks) and I'm looking for roommates, or a shared flat, or a flat for rent.
Can you help me?
THANKSSS