The burned-out skeleton of the West Pier might be mostly gone, but it's still a darned sight better looking than the other one.

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Just ten minutes by bus from the centre of Brighton and you're in the middle of some incredible countryside. Take the bus to Devil's Dyke (ignore the beefeater style pub by the bus stop) and take a walk round the top of the dyke, or (armed with a map) go exploring. There are some great country pubs and villages to be found -- great for dog walking, great for kite flying or paragliding and a real breath of fresh air if you want to blow a hangover away!

Buses go to Devil's Dyke from the centre of Brighton.

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Great pub, nice people, serving big, tasty food. Very informal - sometimes riotous - pub quiz every Thursday night from about nine.

Not been the same since the glory days, but still jolly good fun.

You could also try wandering on through Kemptown past the Hanbury Ballroom and St George's Church, turn right at the end and you're back on the seafront, with great views of the ocean. Or the naturist beach, if that's your bag.

92, St Georges Rd, Kemptown;
tel: 01273 682 259

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Every evening around dusk thousands of starlings congregate and swarm in an amazing display over what was once the West Pier. Simply an incredible natural phenomenon. Best seen at sunset with a cold pint.

West Pier - the burnt out one on the beach;
www.mybrightonandhove.org.uk/west_pier_personal2.htm

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Great place to visit on a sunny day as you can look over the harbour and there is a great selection of bars & restaurants (tends to be the chains).

Brighton

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If it's a very clear day, you can see the Isle of Wight. Magical!

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