The Bandstand

I love the bandstand. It’s a real jewel on the seafront and looking good for 130 years old. Lovingly restored just a few years ago it’s considered one of the finest examples of Victorian bandstand in the country.
This attraction does nothing much but look pretty for most of the year, but it is a hive of activity during peak season. You can see all sort of bands and dancing in the summer and for six months of the year you’re allowed to get married on it. It’s a unique venue for weddings, including same-​sex marriage as of today in England and Wales. Hooray!
It’s still next to the busy coast road though so keep your eyes fixed on the direction of the sea. Many couples opt to marry elsewhere and take a few choice photos at the landmark for free.
It’s also lit up at night and good for a reflective moment when the city is quieter. I sometimes pop down there after dark and find others have decided to do the same. But that’s ok, I don’t mind sharing.

The first time we visited Brighton (and then moved here) we lived just opposite the bandstand. At night there would be dance classes or live music and the light detail they have put into it is simply beautiful. Granted, unless something else has taken the initiative (such as salsa classes etc) there is not much happening, but it is a landmark, and it makes what is a beautifull town even better.