Exploring Brighton: The Lively Seaside City
Brighton is a wonderful city on the south coast of England, famous for its pebble beach, creative spirit, and open-minded people. It is called “London by the Sea” because many people from the capital come here to enjoy the fresh air, lively atmosphere, and fun events. Walking along Brighton’s seafront, you can feel the energy and excitement everywhere!
The city is full of life and color all year round. One of the main symbols of Brighton is the Brighton Palace Pier, a long pier with amusement rides, arcade games, and delicious food. You can buy fresh doughnuts, try traditional fish and chips, or simply enjoy the sound of seagulls and the smell of the sea. Not far from the pier stands the Royal Pavilion — a palace built for King George IV with an unusual, exotic design that looks like something from a fairy tale. Inside, every room is full of surprises and fascinating history.
Did you know?
• Brighton’s Royal Pavilion once served as a hospital for Indian soldiers in World War I.
• The city has the UK’s oldest aquarium, SEA LIFE Brighton, which opened in 1872.
• Brighton was the first place in the UK to open a naturist beach (1979).
• The city hosts over 1,400 restaurants, making it one of the best places for food lovers.
• ABBA won Eurovision here in 1974 — the famous “Waterloo” debuted at Brighton Dome!
• You can ride on the Volk’s Electric Railway — the oldest operating electric railway in the world!
Stroll through the narrow streets of The Lanes — a maze of small shops, cafes, antique stores, and street musicians. In summer, Brighton Beach is full of happy people enjoying the sunshine and gentle sea breeze. If you want a great view, try the British Airways i360 — a tall glass observation tower offering panoramic views of the coast and city.
Vocabulary
| Word / Phrase |
Translation / RU Explanation |
| Seaside |
Побережье, приморский |
| Pier |
Пирс (длинный мост на сваях в море) |
| Amusement rides |
Аттракционы |
| Arcade games |
Игровые автоматы |
| Fish and chips |
Блюдо: жареная рыба с картошкой фри |
| Seagull |
Чайка |
| Royal Pavilion |
Королевский павильон (дворец) |
| Observation tower |
Смотровая башня |
| Beach |
Пляж |
| Gallery |
Галерея |
| Open-minded |
Открытый новому, восприимчивый |
| Breeze |
Лёгкий ветерок |
| Stroll |
Прогуляться, неторопливо идти |
| Unique |
Уникальный, неповторимый |
| Crowded |
Многолюдный, переполненный |
Questions for Discussion
- Would you like to spend a weekend in Brighton? Why or why not?
- Which place in Brighton sounds the most interesting to you?
- Do you prefer to relax on the beach or explore city streets? Why?
- Which fun fact about Brighton surprised you the most?
