Brighton is known as a resort where people can relax and be themselves. Everyone is welcome and this brings in an eclectic mix of people including older hippies and of course a huge gay population.

The gay Brighton village is based around the Kemp Town district with the main focus being St. James Street and the seafront gay venues just to the east of the Brighton's famous pier. The gay seafront strip is dominated by Charles Street & the landmark Legends Hotel both of which are opposite the beach.