From Cambridge: Guided day trip to Brighton & Beachy Head
ID: GYG747235-1207992
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Visit the highest and most beautiful white cliffs of England's south coast. Walk the coastal path with their stunning views. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Britain's most fashionable seaside resort.
We depart from Cambridge at 8am for the 2.5 hour drive to the south coast. Our journey takes us to the east of London, across the majestic Elizabeth II road bridge across the River Thames, and through the hilly, wooded, and picturesque rural scenes of The Weald, south of London. There will be a rest break in the journey.
We arrive at the coast near to the resort city of Eastbourne from where we climb up on to the high ground of the South Downs National Park, and to Beachy Head, the highest cliff on England's south coast. Walking the coastal path towards the Seven Sisters Country Park affords stunning views of the sea far below, and along the pretty coastline to Brighton.
After a short stop on the pebble beach at Birling Gap and time for refreshments at the Visitor Centre, we make our way along the coast road through small resort villages to arrive in Brighton 45 minutes later.
Brighton was the most fashionable resort in Regency times when the Prince Regent, later to become King George IV, abandoned the hot springs of Bath in favour of bathing in the sea. No visit to Brighton would be complete without visiting the amusement arcades on the pier, exploring the narrow labyrinth of passageways of The Lanes, marvelling at the extraordinary architecture and sumptuous interiors of the Royal Pavilion, relaxing with an ice cream on Brighton beach, or experiencing the bohemian cafes and independent shops of North Laine. Expect buskers and street performers to provide the soundtrack to your visit.
Late afternoon, we weave our way out of Brighton through the upmarket town of Hove and back to the highway. The journey back is a fast one and should return us to central Cambridge by 8pm.
Highlights
- Walk the highest cliffs of England's south coast
- Explore the pebble beaches with their stunning views of the Seven Sisters cliffs
- Experience the bustling atmosphere of Britain's trendiest seaside resort city
- Visit the Royal Pavilion, the most bizarre building in Britain
- Relax with an ice cream on Brighton beach
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wait under the canopy outside the main entrance to the pool and gym. The bus departs from here at 8am.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.