http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33184 Tucked under the Victorian Arches, on Brighton beach, the ‘Fortune of War’ bar is the place to go.
Hip at any time – but give it a whirl on the longest night of the year, the winter solstice, and you will not regret it.
Buy a good hot mulled wine or two to get into the festive spirit and then walk down to Madeira Drive to watch Brighton’s annual ‘Burning the Clocks’. Amazing and unique, paper and willow lanterns, in all shapes and sizes, are carried in a parade through the city, illuminating the spectators, and then burnt on the beach. Tradition has it that all the hopes and dreams of the lantern makers are passed into the fire.
Followed by a great firework display over the sea, the festive mood has been set, so back inside for another mulled wine or two. Happy Christmas!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33184 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32921 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32921 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31792 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31792 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29848 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29848 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29822 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29822 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29799 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29799 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29240 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29240 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29044 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29044 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26927 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26927 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26650
It's an excellent, unusual, and sometimes slightly creepy view of animals in glass boxes a good way to spend an afternoon, and best of all it's free!

Not located in the centre of town but opposite a large park also easy to park the car or coach nearby (unlike the rest of Brighton ). When you are done looking at the exhibits you can let loose in the park across the road.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26650 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25892 www.happycow.net/europe/england/brighton/]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25892 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25506 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25506 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25136 After an enjoyable stay, located perfectly just off the seafront in Kemp Town, we bought a copy of the book directly from the owner (and author). Laugh out loud funny in many places!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25136 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24951 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24951 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23314
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The food at this place isn't the finest cuisine, but it's location makes up for this. The balcony is a prime people watching spot. You can see right the way along Kensington Gardens which is particularly good on a busy weekend.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22901 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22749
The beaches are great for dogs, whether they like running along the beach after a ball, or going for a refreshing dip in the sea. There is a concrete path which runs between the top of the beaches and the cliffs which is perfect for a nice family cycle to Rottingdean where they do the most fantastic fish and cheerful chips!

All in all it's the perfect destination for a superb family day out, all day any day!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22749 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22542 If you don't want to wait two hours to see your favourite band for the 10th time then just stop in at the nearest venue not at capacity and take a gamble. you never know ...
And the top tip for the next day before it's time to do it all again? Doze off the hangover on the beach instead of in your b&b, then head up to Bills for all sorts of organic and tasty treats. Better than a north london kebab anyday.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22542