http://www.visitbrighton.com - News Articles en-GB Copyright VisitBrighton Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:49:49 GMT Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:49:49 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 VisitBrighton News http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/tourist-information/news/2011/12/9/vanessa-redgrave-to-be-the-brighton-festival-guest-director-in-2012-a679 The Brighton Festival has annouched that the Guest Director for 2012 is the legendary stage, screen and television actress and doyenne of the performing arts, Vanessa Redgrave who brings with her a new and exciting direction to next year’s festival, presenting local and international artists in a powerful and wide-ranging programme. Most recently the Oscar-winning actor's 50-year career was hailed by her colleagues in the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences as she was a Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Latest%20News http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/tourist-information/news/2011/8/16/brighton-jeweller-to-exhibit-at-prestigious-london-fair-a678 Brighton Jeweller Julian Stephens will, in September, be exhibiting at Goldsmiths’ Fair in London – Britain’s most prestigious recognition in fine jewellery design and craftsmanship. Working from his shop at 37 Gloucester Road in North Laine, Julian showcases his own work alongside that of over 40 other designers he hosts there. He can be found most days at his work bench, undertaking repairs and commissions or producing pieces for his new ranges to be launched at Goldsmi Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Latest%20News http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/tourist-information/news/2011/8/16/indian-summer-brighton-celebrates-indian-connection-this-autumn-a677 90th anniversary of city’s India Gate highlights unique and fascinating history This autumn Brighton celebrates the 90th anniversary of India Gate, marking a truly inspiring part of this cosmopolitan city’s history. Standing to one side of the iconic Royal Pavilion, India Gate was formally unveiled on 26 October 1921 by the Maharaja of Patiala. The elegant structure was a gift from the people of India to thank Brighton & Hove for the care of thousands of Indian soldiers during Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Latest%20News http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/tourist-information/news/2011/7/16/shakedown-festival-line-up-a674 One of the year's hottest new acts - Ed Sheeran - has joined the line-up for Shakedown, Brighton's brand new music festival on 17th September. Shakedown organiser and former Head of Radio 1 Live Events, Matt Priest today said; “This is a massive signing for Shakedown, Ed Sheeran is the hottest ticket in the UK right now and to have him on the bill alongside Example, Razorlight and 2ManyDJs is huge.” Acts already announced include: Razorlight, Example, 2manydjs (DJ Set), Zane Lowe Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Latest%20News http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/tourist-information/news/2011/6/1/city-in-bloom-a669 If during a trip to Brighton & Hove you have spotted a business with a fantastic floral display you now have the chance to nominate them for a City in Bloom award. The City in Bloom awards celebrate all those businesses who have added a touch of colour to our days with their floral displays. VisitBrighton supports the Best Blooming Business award which includes the following categories: Cafe Guest House Hotel Pub Restaurant Shop So if you would like to nominate a busines Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Latest%20News http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/tourist-information/news/2011/5/4/a-may-zing-events-a668 May is a great time to visit Brighton & Hove as four major festivals take over the city – Brighton Festival, Brighton Festival Fringe, Artists Open Houses and the Great Escape. With so much going on it is easy to forget that these are not the only events taking place in May from Heroes to Minis and Yachts to Kites it truly is May Madness! MG Regency Run – 8th May London to Brighton MG run including all sorts of vehicles from the 1920s to the present day. Heroes Run & Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Latest%20News http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/tourist-information/news/2011/4/26/hot-summer-events-a667 Brighton & Hove's summer events calendar is full of festivals from family favourites to sporty treats and eccentric delights. Here's a look ahead to what's hot in the city this summer: Family Favourites: Kite Festival: 28 - 29 May - Now in its 33rd year, Brighton Kite Festival is one of the longest running kite festivals in the UK.  A perfect family event in the stunning setting of Stanmer Park.  Brunswick Festival: 21 to 22 August - Celebrating the diverse Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Latest%20News http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/tourist-information/news/2011/3/14/nominate-your-favourite-brighton-restaurant-to-win-the-good-food-guide-restaurant-of-the-year-award-a666 The nominations are now open for The Good Food Guide Restaurant of the Year award. There will be 10 regional winners and then The Good Food Guide judges will announce the overall Restaurant of the Year. Restaurants should be independently owned and offer regional or local produce and while it's called Restaurant of the Year nominations can also include pubs and cafes. Brighton & Hove restaurants With such a wide variety of restaurants in the city it will be difficult to pick just one rest Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Latest%20News http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/tourist-information/news/2011/3/10/easter-in-brighton-a663   After enjoying stacks of pancakes earlier this week we can officially start the countdown to Easter. Don't forget if you want to get all your Easter gifts sorted in one go, as well as picking up a few treats for yourself, visit the Chocolate Festival in Brighton on the 16th - 17th April. Make the most of the long Easter weekend with a break to Brighton & Hove. To help you plan your Brighton break here's a list of all the egg-citing (you knew it was coming!) events happening over Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Latest%20News http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/tourist-information/news/2011/2/28/festival-frenzy-a662 Brighton & Hove is the place for festival fun and May is Brighton's BIG Festival month, one that is not to be missed! With four major festivals and tons of other events taking place across the city, make sure you don't miss out and book your accommodation in Brighton now. Brighton Festival: 7 - 29 May  The guest director for this year's Brighton Festival is Nobel Peace laureate and Burmese human rights advocate Aung San Suu Kyi. The programme includes some Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Latest%20News http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/tourist-information/news/2011/1/31/love-to-laugh-a403 Did you know children laugh around 400 times a day, yet as adults we laugh about 14? From laughter yoga to comedy clubs, check out our Love to Laugh ideas below and laugh away the winter cobwebs with a good old chuckle… Have a laugh with Brighton Laughter – all year Access you inner laugh with a Brighton Laughter session. Through laughter Yoga and laughter exercises you’ll experience amazing benefits that relax, release and re-energise…oh and you’ll have a Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Latest%20News http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/tourist-information/news/2011/1/4/free-brighton-greets-a397 Coming to Brighton in 2011? Perhaps there's a particular area of the city you'd like to explore? Maybe you'd like to experience Brighton through the eyes of a resident who loves the city? The Brighton Greeter scheme lets you do just that and more. The first city to launch the scheme in the UK, Brighton Greeters lets you get right under the skin of the city and experience Brighton in a unique way. Sign up for a Brighton Greet today To sign up Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Latest%20News