Brighton with the kids

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Spend part of an afternoon whiling away the hours in Brighton Marina. The idyllic Mermaid Walk has many fine restaurants and free entertainment is common in the summer. Whether you are looking to dine under the sun or spend time at the movies or in the casino, you'll find what you are looking for at Brighton Marina.

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Situated right on the seafront, only a stones throw away from the sea, El Taco-Way offers Mexican food in a lovely open-air setting. Crowded during the sunny summer season, this is the place to eat spicy and hot. Reasonably inexpensive, most dishes are priced from £4.95-£6.95. Choose from a selection of delights such as nachos, burritos tacos, quesidillas, salads and side dishes. A range of beverages such as beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks can be purchased to accompany your meal. it is open only in summers.

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Beachy Head is a scenic cliff you can walk up. There is a lighthouse hundreds of feet up in the air. It possible to walk and cycle all around Beachy Head. Beachy Head is a great place to see migrating birds and other wild life. It is the most famous part of the South Downs. Some people also enjoy paragliding over Beachy Head, which is a real spectacle. It is about 2 hours from the centre of Eastbourne.

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Residents and visitors to Brighton find Al Duomo and its partner restaurant, Al Forno delightful. Al Duomo is a cool contemporary Italian restaurant and venue with a brown,red, and cream colour scheme, lots of exposed brickwork and sleek leather sofas. Close to the Royal Pavilion, it may appear small from the outside but is actually five floors, with a variety of separate dining and drinking areas. The ground floor is a large open area with high ceilings and a pizza oven, while other floors can accommodate celebrations of up to 90 people. Food is good quality and not too expensive. Try pizza, pasta, fish, meat and salad dishes (£4.10-£9.30). An extensive wine list offers bottles from £9.25-£25.50.

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This company boasts a wide range of over 100 interesting properties in various locations around Sussex. From a one bedroom flat or a five bedroom penthouse in Brighton, to an eight bedroom manor house in the country. All properties are personally inspected to maintain high standards. The properties can be rented for any number of days at the discretion of the management, but they will always do their utmost to meet the client's requirements. Some of the properties are very popular and need to be reserved some time in advance.

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More than 40 fascinating displays, from shrimps to sharks, octopus to eels, housed in a magnificent Victorian aquarium. It also boasts England's longest walkthrough underwater observation tunnel. Youngsters can enjoy close encounters with various species in the touchpools, while all the family can sit at the edge of a diving hatch to hear the story of Captain Nemo and the Nautilus. Full programme of feeding demonstrations and a captivating collection of seahorses, one of the ocean's most fragile and endangered species.

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Bill's is arguably the most famous, gourmet restaurant in Brighton. The store is small but the restaurant stretches over 2 floors.

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This park first opened as a tea cottage with pet corner in 1923, and now claims, justifiably, to be probably the best small zoo in the UK. The emphasis is on fun and learning with an extensive children's play area, train rides, restaurant and cafe. There is an eclectic mix of generally smallish creatures which includes meerkats, owls, penguins and otters. The route around the zoo follows a clearly marked trail, which means that you can't miss anything.

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Scoop and Crumb is a gourmet sandwich bar and desert place. Expect British favourites served up in a fun atmosphere. Look at the art work and eat Toffee ice cream.

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Jacco's is a good family destination, offering unfussy British food as well as pasta and pizza. The restaurant is of medium size, clean and neat with wooden tables and chairs. An extremely varied menu offers English meals, as well as a selection of pizzas and pasta dishes that are rather generic tasting, as might be expected. "Specials" might include such dishes as Barbecue Spare Ribs, or an 8oz Sirloin Steak with herb potatoes and Bernaise Sauce.

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Dumb Waiter is a hip restaurant where you can get a good English breakfast on the North Laines. The portions are large and the prices are comparitively very good for the area. There are many vegetarian choices as well and the falafel plate is highly recommended.

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If you want to grab some breakfast with Brighton locals, then this might be the place for you. It looks like it was designed by a new age hippie straight out of art college, and in fact it probably was. Staff and customers are friendly and relaxed. Full breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, pies and all manner of filling fodder will have you pushing your plate away in satisfied surrender. There is equal choice and value for vegetarians too. If you're not hungry, then grab a tea, creamy hot chocolate or generous "mugachino" and take a seat out on the pavement and let Brighton bustle by.

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Operated since 1962 by the Brighton and Hove Society of Miniature Locomotive Engineers, this 2,000 foot steam locomotive railway is unknown to many local people. From its original straight, up and down track, it now runs a circular route around the north end of Hove Park, next to the British Engineerium. As it run by enthusiasts and volunteers, the railway only operates on the last Saturday of each month during the summer and on Bank Holidays.