Brighton Festival

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‘Brighton Festival has been at the forefront… an arts festival that makes connections with the real world’ The Times

Brighton Festival is an annual celebration of music, theatre, dance, circus, art, film, literature, debate, outdoor and family events. It takes place in a variety of venues across Brighton & Hove and lasts for 3 weeks each May.

Guest Director

This year, 2019, Malian singer, songwriter and guitarist, Rokia Traoré is the Guest Director.

Leading Arts Festival

Established in 1967, the festival has become one of Europe’s leading arts festivals. It has an ambitious and daring programme which aims to make the most of the city’s distinctive cultural atmosphere. It draws on some of the most innovative artists and companies from the UK and across the world.

Getting to Brighton

Brighton is just 10 miles from Steyning. Trains run from Shoreham to Brighton every 10 or 15 minutes. There is also an hourly bus service from Steyning.

Brighton Half Marathon

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Brighton Half Marathon

This fun event takes place each year in February. One of the first major ‘halfs’ in the running calendar, the race is now one of the most popular races in the UK.

brighton half marathon

The start and finish of the race are on Madeira Drive next to the Steve Ovett statue. You can see maps of the full course and the race village here. The race start time is 9am…

Reasons to visit Brighton in the Winter!

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Have you ever seen an empty beach like this in Brighton?

Perhaps you have never been there in the winter months….

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This is my photo and I took it one February..

Brighton may be the UK’s most popular tourist resort for overseas visitors but they must stay in when it is warmer! Could the winter be the best time to visit?

Open All Year

The pier is open all year .. so is the splendid Brighton Royal Pavilion and the stunning new observation tower.

Steyning is within easy reach of Brighton .. just 10 miles away. Stay in cosy Rosebud Cottage!

Brighton Ice Rink

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Skate in Brighton

Every winter the Royal Pavilion has a wonderful outside ice rink…

Open to the public each year from early November to mid January.

It’s beautiful, twinkly, romantic and child-friendly… if you don’t want to skate you can enjoy beautiful food in their rink side bar and restaurant.

Costs from £10 ….

Veteran Car Race!

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Don’t miss the annual veteran car race from London to Brighton!

The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is the longest-running motoring event in the world. The first run was in 1896, and it has taken place most years since its initial revival in 1927. To qualify, the cars must have been built before 1905.

The race is always on the first Sunday in November…

london to brighton veteran car race

Rosebud Holiday Cottage in Steyning, Sussex

brighton

Brighton Festival

Guest Director

Leading Arts Festival

Getting to Brighton

Brighton Half Marathon

Brighton Half Marathon

Reasons to visit Brighton in the Winter!

Have you ever seen an empty beach like this in Brighton?

Open All Year

Brighton Ice Rink

Skate in Brighton

Veteran Car Race!

Don’t miss the annual veteran car race from London to Brighton!

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