LocationEast Sussex, on the south coast of England.
Dialling code44.
Population250,000 (2001).
Time zoneGMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Electricity240 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs are standard.
Average January temperatures6°C (43°F).
Average July temperatures19°C (66°F).
Annual rainfall650mm (25 inches).
Cost of Living:1 British Pound Sterling (£1) = US$1.46;
C$1.77; A$2.05; €1.07Currency conversion rates as of January 2009Special Events:CAMRA Beer and Cider Festival, Mar, Hove (website:
www.sussexbeerfestival.co.uk)
Brighton Festival, May, the largest international arts festival in England and second only to the Edinburgh Festival in Great Britain as a whole (website:
www.brighton-festival.org.uk)
Brighton Racecourse, Apr-Oct, splendidly located on a hill high above Brighton, there are over 20 race meetings here during the season between these months (website:
www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk)
The Great Escape Festival, mid May, three nights of the best new music from across the globe at various venues in Brighton’s city center (website:
www.escapegreat.com)
The London to Brighton Bike Ride, Jun, is Europe’s biggest fundraising bike ride (website:
www.cycle-rides.co.uk/brighton.htm)
Brighton Hip Hop Festival, Jul (website:
www.brightonhiphopfestival.org)
Gay Pride, Feb and Aug, the largest Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride Festival in the UK and hosts a week of community events. In August, the festivities culminate in a big parade from the seafront through the city to Preston Park (website:
www.brightonpride.org)
London to Brighton Ace Café, Sep, the world-renowned motorcycle run brings tens of thousands of motorbikes to the city (website:
www.ace-cafe-london.com)
Brighton Food and Drink Festival, Sep, various food events throughout the month, various venues (website:
www.brightonfoodfestival.co.uk)
Brighton Art Fair, mid-late Sep, the largest art exhibition on the South Coast takes place in the Corn Exchange, Church Street (website:
www.brightonartfair.co.uk)
Burning the Clocks, 21 Dec, Brighton celebrates the winter solstice with a fabulous outdoor lantern parade and fire show (website:
www.burningtheclocks.co.uk)
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