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Learn English in Brighton – The Best City in the UK
29 January 2020 · 3 min read · Loxdale Team

Learn English in Brighton – The Best City in the UK
Did you know Brighton is officially the happiest city in England for students? It doesn't surprise us of course, that's why we love being here!
Location, Location, Location
Brighton is in an ideal location, between the sea and the beautiful countryside of the North and South Downs. It has excellent transport links — you can get to London in under an hour. You can also easily reach other interesting places by train or bus like Oxford, Cambridge, and Portsmouth.
Brighton is a big city, but with smaller areas within it, like Portslade. You can study at Loxdale Centre in the peace and quiet of the countryside, then explore all that Brighton has to offer in your free time.
Things to Do
During the day — even in bad weather — you'll find plenty to keep you occupied:
Indoor Activities: - Swimming and ten-pin bowling - The gym or cinema (watching films is an enjoyable way to improve your English!)
Outdoor Fun: - Walk along Brighton's stunning seafront - The walk from Brighton's Palace Pier to Hove lagoon is 5km each way - Explore the famous beach huts and arches along the promenade - Spend time on the pebble beach during summer - Try a traditional '99' ice cream cone with a chocolate flake!
Sporting Events
Brighton is home to Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club and Brighton & Hove Cricket Club. The London to Brighton cycle race takes place every June — a charity event organised by the British Heart Foundation.
Winter in Brighton
From November to January, you can go ice skating outside the Royal Pavilion on the Old Steine — perfect for Instagram photos! Browse the narrow streets of the Lanes or shop in Churchill Square. For vintage lovers, the North Laines has endless independent boutiques to explore.
When Family Visits
Must-see attractions: - The Royal Pavilion — An outstanding piece of architecture, once a pleasure palace and WWI hospital for Indian soldiers - British Airways i360 — Stunning 360-degree views over Brighton, Hove, and the Downs - Volk's Electric Railway — The world's oldest operating electric railway along the seafront
Eating Out
No matter which country you come from, you'll find a restaurant with food from home. Indian, Chinese, Lebanese, Mexican, Japanese, Korean, Greek, Spanish — Brighton is a truly international city.
Nightlife
In the evenings, Brighton comes alive: - The Brighton Centre hosts famous shows and performances - The Theatre Royal for classic entertainment - Live music in pubs throughout the city centre - Clubs like the Funky Fish Club, Concorde 2, and Audio
Portslade Village
Don't forget to explore close to home! Loxdale is situated in Portslade, a quieter part of Brighton. Visit St Nicholas Church, the Norman ruins of Portslade Old Manor, and the former Southdown Brewery with its distinctive tall chimneys.
Explore Brighton & Portslade →
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This is why we're proud to be located in the best city in the UK. Brighton has something for everyone — the ideal place to learn English and relax!
Originally published on our older blog.