Brighton is a trendy, cosmopolitan destination with all the attractions of a larger modern city, with a stunning beach which has been voted one of the top 10 in the world. If London is the big sister city, Brighton is the cooler, younger sibling, with a rich and vibrant culture all of its own.
The south coast of England is known to have one of the warmest climates in the UK, but the weather can still be unpredictable. However, as in the rest of Britain it is quite possible for the weather to be warm, cold, sunny, raining, windy… all in the same day!
Great British Pound (GBP), also known as sterling.
2024 Public holidays on a weekday:
01 Jan, 29 Mar, 01 Apr, 06 May, 27 May, 26 Aug, 25 Dec & 26 Dec
Check out the Monthly Activities Calendar
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International phone cards can be purchased from many of the newsagents in the city centre.
230 V; 50Hz – 3-pin.
Tap water in England is safe unless there’s a sign to the contrary (eg on trains).
Weekly tickets start at £15.50 for Student City Saver on mobile app / £29 Scratchcard
For more information https://www.buses.co.uk/saver-ticket
Legal age for driving is 18 years. Most car hire companies require that you be at least 21 years old and have an international or European driving licence.
Legal age for drinking in the UK is 18 and many places will ask for identification if you look below the age of 21.
Smoking in enclosed public places is illegal in the UK.
Students must have adequate health, accident and travel insurance while attending any of our programmes.
For Visa information please visit our Visa Requirements page
Coffee/Cappuccino (Starbucks)
£2.30-£3.00
Bottle of water / soda (0.33 litre)
£0.60-£1.20
Fast-Food combo meal
£4.50-£6.00
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
£10.00-£25.00
Fitness club (monthly, 1 adult)
£25.00-£70.00
Public transport (local transport)
£2.50 (one-way)
Public transport (monthly pass)
£50.00-£80.00
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