The PERFECT Day in Brighton - Can't believe this is England!

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

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[@grahamsmith9541]

Did you see the Volks Electric Railway? Worlds first electric railway opened in 1883. Runs 1.25 miles along the sea front. With roling stock dating back to 1901. At one time it ran through the sea to Rottingdean. But a combination of storm damage. Alongside new sea defences that would have ment moving it into deeper water. Killed off that section, I dont think health and safety rules would allow an electric railway in the sea now. If you know where to look you can find some relics of that section.

[@fookdatchit]

To have city status in the UK it has to have a cathedral

[@seanhickling7340]

​@@fookdatchit That's not true. Some cities in the UK without cathedrals include Cambridge, Birmingham, Bath, Hull, Southampton, Stoke-on-Trent and Wolverhampton amongst others.

[@tonys1636]

​@@grahamsmith9541 Known as 'Daddy Longlegs'. the forerunner to the present one, washed away in a storm.

[@tonys1636]

@@fookdatchit Not true, City Status is granted by a Royal Charter, having a Cathedral is not required.

[@xandra7986]

I absolutely love your positivity and it’s great seeing a couple enjoying the food instead of saying how awful English food is. You’ve inspired me to take the train from London to Brighton to have a look around.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

You should visit Brighton! We had a lot of fun. There are occasionally things that we don't love foodwise, but overall we love English and miss a lot of things when we go back home.

[@racheltaylor6578]

People call Brighton London on Sea.All the Mods and Rockers used to ride down there from London in the 60’s and 70’s to fight each other.Quadraphenia is a famous film about that time.

[@gmdhargreaves]

On a clear day you can see the Isle of Skye from a kids ride on Brighton Pier???? That is one clear day!!

[@susangarvey9415]

I took a removal van from London to Brighton, brilliant place to live.

[@toton1]

@@gmdhargreaves Possibly the Isle of WIGHT maybe?

[@janeE011]

I discovered Brighton in 1991 when I was working as a flight attendant for Delta and instead of laying over in London that week we stayed in Brighton. I loved it! Went back on my own and then decided to live there for 3 years. Really friendly city and it was a fab change from Nyc! I need to move BACK to Brighton soon! And the West pier is a sentimental piece of history to many Brightonians. My boyfriend watched it burn down twenty years ago.😊

[@adyback7994]

6:34 you mean the Isle Of Wight (Isle of Skye is in Scotland). I was born and live in Brighton, you did a brilliant review here and you sure looked at some facts. So glad you Three had a great time.

[@richharper8159]

The Lanes are 100% part of the vibe. Friday/Saturday on the main road from the rail station can be chaos (clubs/bars) but the whole of Brighton has managed to keep a great balance of classic UK seaside, bars, clubs, amazing pubs, indie shopping, and genuine culture, which is rare. It’s a jewel of UK seaside.

[@djdusted6485]

Meh! Lived there most my life, its a dive. Its expensive and rubbish doesn't get collected on the regular unless you live in the rich parts of the city. It's a joke, people have no boundaries and driving is a nightmare (traffic/potholes). Rents are high wages are low and more and more students are squeezed in each year. Yeah you can have a good day out but living there is horrible.

[@Dehydratedpencil]

​@@djdusted6485Wouldn't go so far to say it's a dive but I agree with you that rents are high as hell and basically all building projects are for student housing, it's ridiculous. I'd rather live in Shoreham/Worthing, still got a good seaside vibe but without all the crowds and traffic.

[@comically_large_cowboy_hat3385]

@@Dehydratedpenciloff you go then mate

[@Dehydratedpencil]

@@comically_large_cowboy_hat3385 If I was minted I would 😆

[@PercyPiggington]

As someone who lives in Brighton, You should definitely pay a visit, it is a great place.

[@jtmassey1990]

There is a stereotype that American tourists are loud and annoying but you guys are just brilliant. Your enthusiasm, respect and interest is palpable! I hope you get as far north as Northumberland - loads of castles, history and scenery for you here.

[@mrc4545]

Nice to see you in Brighton. Brighton is my hometown and I'm very fond of the West Pier. Not much left of her but she symbolizes resilience and has always been there. As for the i360 thing, that's the real eyesore, I loathe it. Don't forget to stroll the North Laine's , lots of interesting shops there.

[@tommollett6710]

Love Brighton and the West Pier. I saw it intact in 1982. Its changed a lot!

[@snake_plant]

Fun fact: the Brighton West Pier features briefly in a montage in Everything, Everywhere, All at Once so it's iconic enough for that amazing film! Also the slide is called a "helter skelter" - often found at fairgrounds and beach resorts - you typically slide down them on a burlap sack and pray to avoid friction burns.

[@nicolascarey6330]

Musicalo reference for you : Helter Skelter, THE BEATLES, usualy refered to as The White Album.

[@brighton_dude]

West Pier is also a significant location in the film: _Oh! What A Lovely War_ (1969).

[@michaelwant8501]

I have such fond memories of the West Pier. When I was a young child in the 1950s we lived in Hove (just a mile or so to the west of Brighton). Money was tight, so when the sun shone my mother and I would walk to the West Pier, sit in the fresh air and watch the sea gulls nicking everyone's chips! Great days!

[@trevorpearce3898]

Brighton is know as London by the sea. A great place for a day trip for Londoners as it’s not that far to go. Looks like you had a good day. Love your vids.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you, Trevor! We really did have a good time there.

[@TheLozzbozz]

Similar house prices too 😉

[@georgeprout42]

I thought that was Southend. But what do I know, Hayling Island is known here as Reading on sea for similar reasons. We caught sea air a few months ago, the first time since lockdown. Omg, the weather was terrible, but our spirits were lifted just by a stroll along the prom in Littlehampton.

[@Richard500]

The West Pier represents Brighton perfectly!

[@supergran1000]

I was born in Brighton nearly 68 years ago, and many of my Brighton ancestors go back hundreds of years. I have a huge fondness for my home town and its history, but I no longer live there. Changes have sadly made living in much of Brighton unbearable. Unless you have money and can afford to live in the nice areas, the cheaper parts have become intolerable. However, I have great memories of a happy childhood, youth, and early married life in Brighton.

[@hugohugo2832]

Very similar to me though I now live just outside on the South Downs. I hate what its become. Depraved and filthy. It’s no coincidence it has become the gay capital of Europe in that time.

[@mox1578]

​@@hugohugo2832 don't think the homosexuals are the cause of that mate lol, id redirect your hatred towards the council

[@lorna_alice]

I visited Brighton in September on my first proper solo trip and fell in love with it. Everyone was wonderful despite my awkwardness of having to explain that I was on my own. It included taking a severely delayed train from the borders down to London then switching. I was knackered by the time I got there 😂 I then done a couple days in London which I'm far more familiar with. I always say that I'd go back more often if I didn't live so far away.

[@sharonchapman3062]

My home city, great to see you in Brighton hope you enjoyed yourselves.

[@samlawrence4670]

Brighton has always been a law unto itself good to see you enjoying its unique vibe. The intense slide is called a helter skelter!!

[@jonm4989]

I think you’re right about Brighton having a different vibe from the rest of the UK. I’m pleased you enjoyed your visit and thanks for being so positive about everything.

[@raybishop1130]

My home for the past 45 years - I feel a bit old for the place now but I can't imagine living anywhere else!

[@leylaaf9829]

Can’t believe you came to brighton!!!!!!!!!! Seeing all the places where I live on your videos is so surreal! Amazing, hope you had a great time!

[@shazzavernon925]

Glad you both enjoyed it,l recommend the British Airways i360 ,our grandson works as a Electrician loves iconic views. So many hidden spectacular sights to see! ❤☀️💫🏝️beautiful Brighton 😊

[@mailjimmygalaxy]

I would have come to show you around if I knew you were coming! Def check out Worthing next time.

[@korma9732]

My home town, and one of the coolest cities in the UK, vibrant and diverse. The derelict West Pier before it was destroyed by fire was a roost for thousands of Starlings, which gave an amazing murmuration at sunset.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

It is a really cool city! We had a great time checking out all the shops and things to do!

[@korma9732]

@@TheMagicGeekdom Glad you enjoyed it. Have you thought of visiting any English villages on a sunny Sunday to relax, watch Cricket and have a pub lunch?

[@stevendickson3073]

The West pier was hit by ship in the early eighties.

[@kevinhayes7830]

I knew you guys would love Brighton it's so much better on a hot sunny day 😎👍

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

I'll bet it's wonderful on a summer day.

[@Jerichocassini]

You are such a genuine and lovely couple. You're so enthusiastic about everything - thank you making your videos.

[@annother3350]

That West pier was beautiful -- I cant believe they let it go to ruin before the fire

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

The pictures of it looked beautiful.

[@jameshiggins.openworld]

Beachy head just up the road from Brighton is truly awesome. The white cliffs love Brighton

[@andreas4268]

Karly is adorable…just love her! Glad she is with you guys! keep enjoying England! We went in January and had a wonderful time! ❤😊

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

I lived in Brighton in the 90's, I have nothing but good memories of my time there. There is certainly a lot to see & do. Glad you're enjoying your time in the UK 🇬🇧..

[@jaidw6245]

Love that your in Brighton! I've been watching your videos and it's so fun you made it down to near where I am. Definitely has a different vibe to London and most of the UK!

[@CowmanUK]

I'm so happy your dog is with you now! I've always loved your UK travel videos but worried about your poor doggy at home fretting for you. I can relax now!

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

I think she's enjoyed herself so far.

[@PaulHunter1972]

I absolutely love this channel to see the way you see things through your eyes. Just up the road in Eastbourne is a nice place to visit with the beautiful Birling gap and seven sister white cliffs with cuckmere haven and country park at the bottom of the cliffs. There is a bus that goes from Hastings to Eastbourne all the time.

[@marleymanifests1842]

I second this it’s definitely a must visit if in the area !! X

[@danniijane778]

Always love a trip to Brighton from London. Lots of good food& quirky shops. Love a game of dolphin derby too x

[@patjackson8649]

Can’t wait to get back to Brighton this summer; we visited in 2019 when I made my Quadrophenia pilgrimage and want to go back to see more of the Lanes and spend some time on the Palace Pier again

[@TheGared2010]

Lived in Brighton for 20 years it has a special place in my heart thank you so much for the vlog

[@susansmiles2242]

I love the Royal Pavilion in Brighton the inside is just amazing and a pity if you missed seeing it

[@DANimal7]

Really good Vlog, I've lived in Brighton all my life (39 years) and this video would make me think about enjoying the area more. Unfortunately over the years I've begun to not enjoy it so much but for visitors from far away, the City still has something to offer for a short trip. I wasn't aware the Brighton Pier has pinball tables back, so I may have to take a stroll there again soon. I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your other Vlogs.

[@tintobrass532]

Great video! I was born and bred in Brighton; it’s a ‘foam town’, where they make good beer!

[@DB-stuff]

Loving you both enjoying the uk, very entertaining. Hope you have more great times here

[@TheSynfection]

Really pleased you enjoyed yourself. Lived in Brighton for 30 years having recently moved 600 miles north to North-East Scotland. I absolutely love the culture of Brighton. Very artistic and liberal and some wonderful independent shops, bars and restaurants. Brighton is pretty but for more scenery head on west to Cornwall or North to the Scottish Highlands.

[@cathenglish4985]

My home town....twice. Glad you enjoyed it. Commonly known as London by the Sea.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

It was really lovely!

[@DH.2016]

Glad you had a great day in Brighton and thanks for posting this (it must be around 25 years ago since we were last there). Local knowledge regarding good food is so important - I think we've all visited places where we've left with a poor impression of the local cuisine simply because we don't know what ones are the good places to eat and what are the ones to avoid. p.s. Slight slip at 6:34. I'm sure you meant the Isle of Wight - the Isle of Skye is over 500 miles north of Brighton! 😂

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

We indeed did mean Isle of Wight. We have seen both now though. 😂

[@COMEINTOMYWORLD]

Cool video. Love The Lanes. The Brighton Marina might be a great place to visit next time.

[@WillWatches]

Love the flower pot! When I was a student they used to deliver free bread and other treats to us! because they knew we were students and needed any help we could get! and whenever I see these videos I always recommend Burger Brothers, I was hyped scrubbing through the timeline and seeing the iconic green interior was coming up!

[@maxinemuhammad5979]

Love the vid Brighton is one of my fave place to go in the summer love it ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍

[@libbylangley7099]

Brightonian here! Most people love the west peir because it's such an iconic landmark. It's the best spot for beers on the beach. Most people actually think the i360 is an eyesore and hate it!

[@DanielleTinkov]

Can’t believe I have been living in the UK for 10 years and still haven’t seen Brighton, will be visiting for Pride though so can’t wait to see the alleys 😊

[@brighton_dude]

It will be very busy indeed during Pride. Why not book a few nights in a hotel or AirBnB and stay a bit longer and you will have a great time I think. Lots to see. Pride is always great fun and I will be attending myself.

[@ShanDiesel]

I was born and raised in Brighton, and proud to be from there. The West piers iconic in my opinion, the subject matter of many great photos and art, over time. I'm a tradesmen and see a lot of Brighton art.

[@_sarcasmiss2141]

You guys would be my dream American tourists.

[@sandyhumby88]

I’m so pleased you came to Brighton 😎 However, you barely scratched the surface. We have the Marina, the Volks Railway, the Racecourse & so much more to enjoy!!

[@Rebelconformist82]

The racecourse 😂

[@onlinemusiclessonsadamphil4677]

Lovely vid. I'd also recommend Eastbourne, very beautiful seafront as well and the Downs are almost integrated into the end of the town x

[@chipsthedog1]

Hope you got to see the starlings at roosting time, they live under the pier and the murmarations are amazing

[@DProductions-ut5hc]

Im from York and live in Brighton. Totally agree about the Shambles!

[@louisebeard1010]

Come back in May! Brighton has the largest Arts Festival in England! The whole month has music, dance, drama, comedy, open artist houses, open secret gardens - then there's the fringe festival too! Brighton has amazing food Glad you liked my home town 😊 Happy travels ❤

[@stuartcarden1371]

The West Pier is wonderful - I was born in 1983, so I was never able to see it when it was open (my mum and grandparents said it was really nice) but it's iconic and long may it remain.

[@roberw1912]

My home town. I have lived in lots of places in the UK and Brighton is probably the nicest large city in the UK.

[@amandamcneill6111]

Glad you have been to my hometown where I still reside. If you come again would be lovely to see you! Have fun!

[@jumpferjoy1st]

Brighton's North Lanes are good with a bit more music and alternative style accents. Plus Brighton is a funny old city with cool places tucked away and semi hidden. The stables for the Royal Pavilion has been converted into a venue and is called the Brighton Dome.

[@jfm06]

The correct name is the North Laine; a local word for field.

[@shaunm3206]

The West pier looks fantastic

[@joannewall5499]

I love Brighton, this was place of the first holiday I ever took my boy on, good memories

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Awe, that's lovely!

[@hellomstara5430]

Can't wait to revisit there!

[@rowlandbrant674]

As someone who has lived in Sussex my entire life I used to love Brighton but now! Now it's just somewhere I change trains.

[@nightowl5395]

I love watching you two.....you are so optimistic (which is oposite to our natural British national character 😅) and are genuine travellers (in that you are truly interested in exploring new places without preconceived impressions). I love brighton (but wouldn't want to live there) and you make me see places anew, afresh, without prejudice - without rose-coloured glasses 👍

[@junebillings9450]

You can see the Isle of Skye from a helter-skelter on Brighton pier lol!!!!!

[@leehargreaves7473]

Brighton is great. It has a little bit of everything. Like a mini London by the sea and it's still (just about) affordable, if you're prepared to live 3 or 4 miles along the coast and take the regular buses in.

[@robertburroughs8856]

Brighton is such a cool place.

[@LexAngel]

Living in Brighton, that was great. You were so close to the main streets of North Laine (nothing to do with The Lanes, a laine is an old strip of land, not an alleyway) just round the corner from the burger place. Three streets of "bohemian" shops, cafes and pubs. I hope you got to see it. My favourite area in Brighton.

[@keithwatkins7908]

An excellent video. With your love of music and films, Brighton was used for the excellent Quadrophenia movie by The Who. There are iconic scenes from such that you could have stood at. Something for another day when it is warmer!

[@sjjb2]

Glad you came to where i live and work . thanks for this blog interesting watch on your views.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you for watching Steven!

[@alandunbar4244]

The Lanes is a place that you need to explore..so many winding passageways with lots of cool shops including Choccywokydoodah chocolate shop. The North Lanes are very like Camden Market with cool shops and cafes

[@lisylou247]

It's the Isle of Wight you can sometimes see from Brighton. The Isle of Wight has the Uks oldest pier, which was opened in 1814. Not much on it really other than a ferry terminal and a train station at the end of it

[@peterfeltham5612]

What a positive and nice couple.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you, Peter!

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thanks for all the information, Mark!

[@JimPatience]

Thanks for your review of my adopted home city x

[@PercyPiggington]

If anyone is wondering what happened to the west pier, in 1975 it was closed forever due to a severe arson attack, which burnt it down to metal, since then it has been hit by waves which have caused erosion, damaging it further. My old Next door neighbor, who sadly passed away, was on the pier when it was burnt down. Prior to this, it had been severely damaged during WW2 which damaged a lot of the infrastructure, I hope this helped.

[@samenglish2022]

It was closed in 1975 due to the owners not affording the maintenence, it gradually fell apart, greatly damaged by the storm in 1987 and no access since 1991, then was burnt due to an arson attack in 2003. I hope your elderly neighbour was ok, must have been traumatic getting over to it to start with!

[@stephenhourd4653]

Another fantastic video a great reporting!

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you, Stephen!

[@pamelac.miramontes]

Looks beautiful

[@thedisneydude7268]

So freakn happy for you guys!!! I'm hoping to finally have a place near Disney and you are always welcome... Oh yea I love Jeremy's Misfits patch!!! One of my favorite bands.....

[@anitaherbert1037]

What a luscious looking brownie

[@stevegulseren1078]

You can eat anything you want for breakfast, I often have a pie or a Cornish pasty! As long as I get a decent coffee too!

[@chrisperyagh]

Nice weather! I was playing at the Brunswick over in Hove back on the 9th of April and it was foggy that day - I could just about see the West Pier from there as it was that foggy.

[@pamelabirtles8471]

Looking forward to your view on the coronation and the pageantry of it all x

[@timholder6825]

Lovely here innit. I could well have bumped into you down the seafront this morning. The people along this section of the coast are really quite friendly and tolerant. You visit here you might get a wrong impression of what most Brits are like. LOL, with a slight lament underneath. The only problem with Brighton are the beaches (he says shaking his head). I'm from a place that has proper sandy beaches.....unfortunately, Northumbria has colder weather. Always a fly in the ointment eh?

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

It really is a lovely place!

[@alecleamus3280]

I’ve been waiting for you guys to visit Brighton. Probably the most cosmopolitan, and bohemian city in the UK. I moved here from near Liverpool over 35 years ago, and have had the most amazing times. Glad you enjoyed it too and return soon.❤

[@nigelchapman6211]

Is it a City? Or a Town? Does it have a cathedral? If not it’s not a city. I don’t know but I suspect it’s a Town strictly speaking.

[@antifugazi]

Bristol is equally bohemian, infact when it comes to voting Bristol and Brighton generally vote the same party.

[@juvedean]

@@nigelchapman6211 Brighton's a town but when combined with Hove it's within the city of Brighton and Hove. (I know, confusing.) Think Budapest or Ankh-Morpork but rather than a river there's just a little alley where the divide is. Brighton and Hove were given city status on 31st January 2001. No cathedral but we've got a Deichmann's.

[@DanielleTinkov]

⁠​⁠@@juvedeanDeichmann is the true mark of a UK city 🤭

[@judithhope8970]

You probably meant the Isle of Wight not the Isle of Skye, which is off the West coast of Scotland. Glad you're having a nice time, I really like your cheerfulness.

[@marymungleandmidge4080]

Where I grew up and where I currently live. I can see the Palace Pier from where I live.

[@davidhoward5392]

The world's happiest women has returned, just makes me chuckle 😃 😊

[@secularspectator]

So glad you enjoyed our city...my wife and I are from South Africa been here 4 20 years. ❤

[@vbnvufiufkvkjh]

Ah it is so lovely that you visited my home!!! I love living in Brighton. British people often comment that there isn’t really anywhere else like it in the UK. I’d say Bristol is the place that comes the closest… If you come back, you have to go to the seafront and try an ice cream from Marocco’s. EVERYONE knows it and in the summer the queues are huge. Brighton is famous across the UK for being a place that is not only incredibly socially liberal but also has managed to maintain a good balance between the old and the new. You have the Laines and we don’t have any out-of-town retail parks spoiling the views. You definitely get the best of all worlds with the sea and London not being far away. Only downside is that it is massively expensive. We pay London prices but don’t get a London salary.

[@leytonjay]

Brilliant, there's loads of Flour Pot Bakeries, I don't go to that one but I love those Sausage Rolls.

[@gaza2322]

You should have visited the North Laines (close to South Laines) as well - the shops there are more bohemian and somewhat cheaper! Love the channel.

[@TheSeafordian]

You mean North Laine and The Lanes. Honest.

[@michaellupton1593]

This is a brilliant channel..love your style. Have a great time in the UK.

[@benmarshall5235]

Really enjoyed your video. When you come back visit the North Laines and St James's Street in Kemptown, less touristy but a lot of fun. All the best, Ben

[@stinajones9847]

You are living my dream! Being able to explore the UK for longer, with my dog, would be heavenly. ❤

[@cupidslover3]

Brighton is one of the coolest cities in Britain...such good vibes. I live in Southsea along the South Coast in Portsmouth which I would recommend! I'm originally from a town called Lytham St Annes which is a gorgeous Victorian seaside resort and 10 minutes up the coast is Blackpool! You should try Blackpool...its one of the corniest, cheesiest places in the UK! Do go to Lytham St Annes though for the genteel lifestyle.

[@markcook4320]

the pier you mentioned was called the chain pier. you can also at low tide see the old footings for the original volks railway. it run over the sea from brighton to rottingdean. the aquarium was the dolphin aquarium which had dolphin shows. on a clear day it is the isle of wight you can see. it's a lot different now them what is was like when i was young.

[@Alex-ng6hc]

Brighton is such a great city. I feel like when you visit Brighton, you have to go down to the beach for fish and chips and ice cream to follow. You just have to, after all, you're by the sea

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Oh, that brownie sounds amazing!! 😋

[@potdog1000]

Brighton is one fantastic place

[@elainekent3551]

Loved this x

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you!

[@ShelbyFarrow]

Seeing this video brings back memories of an old classic B &W movie I saw many years ago called The Brighton Strangler. It starred Laird Cregar and was an excellent thriller movie.

[@ShelbyFarrow]

Whoops! Sorry about that. The Brighton Strangler starred John Loder. Laird Cregar was in a movie thriller called the Lodger that was also very good.