Brighton

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Brighton

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Brighton is a seaside city an hour from London and Britain's unofficial gay capital. The Kemptown district is the local gay village of bars and cafés, the bohemian Lanes are full of vintage and independent shops, and Brighton & Hove Pride is one of the country's biggest and most joyful. The perfect queer escape to the sea.

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Best time to visit

June — September

LGBTQ+

✓ Safety: High

Highlights

  • 1 Kemptown — Brighton's gay village
  • 2 Palace Pier and the seafront
  • 3 Brighton & Hove Pride (August)
  • 4 The bohemian Lanes and cafés

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