Press Release
July 2007
ENJOY A BOUTIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE BY THE SEA
Leave the stress of urban shopping behind and discover the hidden gems
of Brighton
Shop ‘til you drop and enjoy a unique shopping experience in Brighton, the freethinking city that offers something for every shopaholic!! From vintage and
unique to high street and designer, whatever your shopping taste a trip to
Brighton is sure to satisfy your retail hunger!
Take time to explore the hidden gems of the historic ‘Lanes’ and lose yourself in
the intricate maze of twisting alleyways and cobbled streets littered with unique
boutiques like women’s designer clothes store Simultane. Next stop is North
Laine, a bohemian bustle of criss-cross streets and the cultural quarter of the City
– home to over 300 individual shops - offering something for everyone.
From North Laine head to Churchill Square housing everyone’s favourite brands
under one roof; from H&M to Habitat, you’re sure to find the perfect gift.
If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, or simply have the shopping bug,
visit Kemp Town. A flamboyant mix of grand seafront crescents, elegant squares
and a high street shopping area with a lively village feel – Kemp Town is a
shopping experience not to be missed.
From Kemp Town you can also visit Brighton Marina offering a range of outlet
stores before heading off to Brunswick and Hove, famous for the thriving
community spirit and elegant interior design stores.
Keep an eye out for hidden shopping areas too. Upper North Street is famous for
its antique and vintage clothing stores; Seven Dials is perfect for quirky gift shops
and the Artist Quarter on the beachfront houses circa 30 local artists who sell
directly from their studios.
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Recommendations of shops to visit:
Fishers Menswear – offering high quality and unique clothing for men
Simultane – home to the unique Simultane label in addition to Tocca and Markus
Lupfer
Sussex and the City – specialising in food that has been grown, made or
produced within a 50 mile radius of Brighton
Last Bespoke Shoe Makers – handmade shoes for men and women
Mooj – ultra modern women’s boutique
Indigo Roses – boutique specialising in collections from independent fashion
houses and designers
Vegetarian Shoes – animal friendly shoes and clothes for the morally minded
Choccywoccydoodah – a chocolate lover’s heaven selling sumptuous cakes and
chocolates, plus the newly opened Bar du Chocolat offering the ultimate in hot
chocolate and chocolate treats
ABOUT VISITBRIGHTON.COM
VisitBrighton.com is the official online guide to Brighton.
The website promotes the year-round appeal of Brighton, one of the UK’s leading
tourist magnets, and features information on its myriad of attractions from
specialist shopping to culture, beachfront fun to the countryside of the South
Downs – just some of the reasons this city attracts over eight million visitors a
year.
VisitBrighton also serves up exclusive offers and discounted rates on a huge
variety of attractions and places to stay, and is continually updated with the city’s
latest entertainment news.
Established in 2001, the site is funded by, and affiliated with, Brighton and Hove
City Council.
For further information please contact:
Lena Day, Rooster:
tel: 020 7953 8774
email: lena.day@rooster.co.uk
web: www.rooster.co.uk