Sussex Exclusive Magazine Issue 6 2023

A Festive
Sussex Getaway
Head to the Sussex coast for a Brighton break which combines luxury,
history, the unusual and a big helping of fun
A stay at the iconic Grand
Brighton
Set on Brighton seafront, The Grand
Brighton was officially opened on 21 July
1864 to great fanfare and celebrated as
the original ‘Palace By The Sea’. The now
famous building was revered as a feat of
Victorian architectural brilliance.
Today, it still boasts an impressive
facade, ornate interiors and famously
outstanding service. With seven floors set
around the original dramatic sweeping
staircase, along with the Cyan Brighton
restaurant, the Victoria Bar and Lounge
and the Victoria Terrace, the Grand adds
a touch of luxe to a Brighton getaway.
Advance hotel room rates start from £139
for a double room in December.
Festive treats
Inspired by the upcoming December
cinema release of Wonka, treat yourself to
a Festive Afternoon Tea experience at The
Grand with chocolate infused creations
and sweet treats alongside festive savoury
favourites. All served on the sea-facing
terrace with homemade chocolate
marshmallows with popping candy, a
chocolate, praline and orange choux,
and festive mini sherry trifle. The menu
also features a speciality mini “Grand”
marbled chocolate bar, providing you
with the chance to discover a golden
ticket and win a bottle of Champagne.
The Festive Afternoon Tea is priced at £38
per person, and reservations are now open
with early booking advised.
glass of Champagne, followed by a fivecourse
tasting menu. The night continues
with dancing and live music from the
UK’s leading event band RadioAction.
And start New Year’s Day in style with a
Grand breakfast, before heading home.
The New Year’s Eve Getaway Package is
tailored for adults aged 18 and over and
starts from £600 for two staying in a classic
double or twin room.
Discovering Brighton
Brighton is a shopper’s paradise during
the festive season; from the Lanes and
the bohemian North Laine district to
Churchill Square Shopping Centre, the
Brighton Christmas Market and the
Artists Open House events.
And don’t forget to head to the Royal
Pavilion where they celebrate Christmas
in style with lavishly decorated trees and
large helpings of Royal Christmases past.
Here you’ll find Christmas concerts,
Father Christmas and even a three-course
dinner in the magnificent setting of the
Banqueting Room. And of course, there
is ice skating outside!
For more details visit: Brighton & Hove
Museums
For details of what’s on at the theatre visit:
Brighton Theatre
For more information about local walks
visit: The South Downs
Travel to
Brighton
You can reach
Brighton by
road via the
A27 or A23.
Parking at the
Park & Ride
car park at
the Withdean
Sports
Complex is
recommended
as parking
in central
Brighton is
expensive.
Catch the
number 27 bus
from Tongdean
Lane.
Alternatively
travel by train
from London or
Gatwick.
Brighton is an eclectic seaside city which buzzes with life at Christmas. Catch
a show or performance at Brighton’s Theatre Royal (think Eddie Izzard,
Rhod Gilbert and Fairytale of New York), take part in the Burning of the
Clocks lantern procession and festival, or dive into the sea on Christmas
morning. Brighton is a city that really caters for all tastes and when the
overindulgence of the festive period takes its toll, head up onto the South Downs for a
calorie burning walk.
Celebrate New Year
As the year draws to a close, bid adieu
to 2023 in style with a celebratory
New Year’s Eve party package at The
Grand. Check-in and soak up the festive
atmosphere at the hotel, then head to the
Empress Suite later in the evening for a
Finally, don’t forget to explore the pier
and then head along to the Brighton
i360 to celebrate the winter solstice
sunrise 138 metres above the city or see
in New Year with a glass of bubbles and
dancing up in the sky.
For details of what’s on at the i360 visit:
Brighton i360
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