Entries by EditorBLC

#BLCGuide – Apple Day at Stanmer Park

It’s a going to be a nice quiet weekend here in Brighton but if you love apples as much as our Student Services Coordinator, Rosie, then you‘re in for a treat. This Sunday sees the beautiful orchards at Stanmer Park transformed into a celebration of all things appley. There will be a variety of fun […]

#BLCGuide – Brighton Color Run

The most fun and colourful 5k you will ever see will be back in Brighton on Saturday 20th September at 11am. Just visit the website for more information about the course and head down to the finish line to watch the crazy, colourful celebrations. http://www.thecolorrun.co.uk/brighton How to get there: Head for the city centre and […]

#BLCGuide – Tour of Britain

Sir Bradley Wiggins will be racing through Brighton on Saturday trying to defend his Tour of Britain title. This is Britain’s biggest cycling event and it is sure to attract big crowds so choose a good spot to watch the action. The riders will race down Lewes Road before heading up one of the steepest […]

#BLCGuide – the return of the Brighton Speed Trials

If you have some free time this weekend and you love fast cars and loud noises, head down to the seafront on Madeira Drive to watch the famous Brighton Speed Trials. This is the longest-running motorsport event in the world and has been entertaining crowds since 1905!How to get there:Cruise down to the seafront and […]

#BLCGuide – Devil’s Dyke “best picnic spot”

British countryside at its best!It should be a dry and sunny bank holiday weekend in Brighton and here at BLC we can’t think of anything better than getting a picnic, jumping on the bus and heading up to the beautiful Devil’s Dyke. Once there, you will be treated to panoramic views of the rolling hills […]

#BLCGuide – i360

Work has officially begun on the i360 tower in Brighton!This amazing attraction will be the UK’s tallest observation tower outside London. Standing at a massive 530ft (162m) tall, over 700,000 people each year will step inside this magnificent glass elevator to view the beautiful city of Brighton and the surrounding South Downs countryside. How to get […]

#BLCGuide – Beach Volleyball

Last week gave us some incredible storms, but let’s hope for a more sunny and relaxed weekend this time!Obviously our pebble beach isn’t the best place for any activity other than walking in very comfortable shoes, however you can use those shoes to take a short walk along the seafront and you will arrive at Yellowave […]

#BLCGuide – Stand Up Paddle Boarding 

This weekend sees an official heat warning here in Brighton! This means it is finally time to get out the sunscreen and hit the beach!!!While you are there we suggest trying the newest watersports activity to hit our shores. This combination of surfing and kayaking brings you some of the best features from both. Taking […]

#BLCGuide – Best Sunday lunch

It’s going to be a wet weekend here in Brighton, so our suggestion is a nice Sunday roast dinner followed by the World Cup final. Take a walk down to The North Laine pub and brewery, this classic pub offerstraditional English bar food, you can also try one of the delicious English Ales brewed onsite. The […]

#BLCGuide – Cinema

We have a wet weekend ahead again here in Brighton. What is your favourite thing to do on a rainy day?This week’s #BLCGuide suggests that you cosy up with some popcorn and visit Britain’s oldest cinema and a true Brighton landmark.The Duke of York’s Picture House opened in 1910 and shows new movies, old cult classics and […]