Photos: Arild Vågen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 jjron, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo credits
Photos: Arild Vågen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 jjron, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Brighton Marina, built into the cliffs
Your local guide
Ryan O'Connell
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Highlights
- A harbour built directly into chalk cliffs
- Rows of boats moored inside the marina
- Coastline reshaped on a large scale
- One of Europe's largest marinas
- Cliffs and boats in the same view
About this tour
This call walks one of Europe's largest marinas, built directly into the chalk cliffs east of the centre. You see the outer harbour walls first, then the rows of moored boats inside. I explain how much of the natural coastline had to change to make the marina possible at all.
We move along the harbour at an easy pace, pausing at the boats for questions, then take in the wider view of the cliffs behind us. A short note on the marina's scale follows by message.
This suits anyone interested in coastal engineering or simply boats. It also works well as a longer session paired with an earlier seafront walk.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Brighton before heading out.
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The harbour walls 21 min
The camera follows the marina's outer walls built directly into the chalk cliffs, and I explain how much of the coastline had to be reshaped to fit a harbour this size.
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Boats moored in rows 21 min
You see rows of moored boats along the inner harbour, and I point out how the marina's scale compares with smaller harbours further along this stretch of coast.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Brighton: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Vegan and vegetarian specialities and The Lanes, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in London time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Brighton, showing you The harbour walls and Boats moored in rows live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet, the link comes with your booking. I walk the marina live with my phone.
Times shown in London time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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