Attractions near MARINA WEST HOTEL in BRIGHTON
The Royal Pavilion - Brighton - 0.73 miles
Experience the magical world of Brighton's Royal Pavilion, home to three British monarchs. Decorated in the Chinese taste with an Indian exterior this Regency Palace is quite breathtaking. The famous sea-side residence was built for King George IV, and was also used by his brother William IV and their niece Queen Victoria. Originally a farmhouse, in 1787 architect Henry Holland created a neo-classical villa on the site. It was later transformed into its current Indian style by John Nash between 1815 and 1822. Magnificent decorations and fantastic furnishings have been re-created in the recent extensive structural and interior restoration program. The Pavilion offers many services to enhance your visit including guided tours, provision for disabled visitors and education facilities.
Brighton Centre - 0.86 miles
Brighton is the most popular of the seaside resorts on the south east coast of England with a single beach with a long promenade with three piers and three open air swimming pools. Its coastline was the inspiration for Graham Green's classic Brighton Rock. It began life as a small fishing port called Brighthelmstone and started to become a haven for holidaymakers when Dr Richard Russell prescribed sea-water as a cure for all ills in 1754. After the Prince of Wales built his Royal Pavilion there in 1783, fashionable Londoners began to flock to Brighton. The Royal Pavilion assumed its famous Indian Palace look in 1812. In recent years the vast modern marina with moorings for more than two thousand boats has given the area a whole new lease of life.
Brighton Football Club - 2.13 miles
The initial impression of the stadium is of its picturesque surroundings, set into a hillside and mostly surrounded by woodland. One end is unused for spectators, further giving the stadium a rural look. This end is completely open, whilst the other has a couple of small temporary stands erected at either side of it, which are uncovered and hence open to the elements. The pitch is surrounded by an athletics running track, hence the supporters are set back from the field . Although this type of multi-purpose stadium is popular on the Continent, this is the only current example in the Football League.
The Dyke Golf Club - Brighton - 3.94 miles
At an elevation approaching 250 metres, the views are spectacular in all directions, especially on a clear day when the southern horizon out to sea is some 50km distant bringing the busy shipping lanes into view. The main attraction of the golf course is the layout with its contrast of long hard-hitting holes on the western side and the holes of a more adventurous type on the eastern side among which are three first class short holes. At most of the longer holes the fairways tend to draw slightly to one side or the other, adding to the difficulties and requiring additional accuracy on a windy day