Brighton Pier is a little slice of holiday happiness. I adore it here. In fact, I only ever come here when I'm running away from London for the day. I'm absolutely certain the all life's problems can be solved with a walk to the end with a bag of overpriced chips. .
Work began on Palace Pier, or Brighton Pier as it is now known, in 1891, and it opened in May 1899 after costing a record £137,000 to build. Two years later, a concert hall was added. This was turned into a theatre in 1911. The theatre was later removed, on the understanding it would be replaced, but this was not to be.
Yes, it's a tacky horrible tourist trap. But hello, we're at the seaside in England! What more did you expect?! I don't think that's the kind of thing that should be shunned. The penny falls machines are far too exciting for a start. I would have a very twee gambling addiction if I lived by the beach. I love those machines. They remind me of being a kid with my mum. That makes me happy. The jingly music makes me happy. The seaside wouldn't be the same without a rubbish arcade.
In fact, according to official national statistics, Brighton Pier is the second most visited leisure facility with over 4.5 million tourists coming to sample the rides and traditional English seaside scene every year. While the rest of Brighton holds itself with a certain pride, dignity and elegance…you can bet the Pier is anything but – it sure is fun though.
Best (and cheapest) chips are at the front of the Pier before you go in. Grab some and walk all the way down to the end, maybe have a go on the Helter Skelter. And enjoy the fact that you're not at work, you're at the seaside.
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