Quality of life
Eat, drink, shop, enjoy. Surrounded by an eclectic mix of classic architecture and contemporary culture, Blue Flag beaches and peaceful parkland, living at The Goldstone Apartments lets residents take advantage of the best the area has to offer.
Just a few minutes’ walk from The Goldstone Apartments lies Brighton & Hove’s raison d’etre: 5.4 miles of stunning shingle beach that is ideal for walking, jogging and other waterside pursuits.
Punctuated by much-loved landmarks such as the whimsical rainbow-hued
beach huts, its illuminated Palace Pier and iconic British Airways i360
offer exhilarating experiences and views. Hove Lagoon is the place to head
for wakeboard, paddleboard or windsurfing lessons, while the lovingly
restored bandstand – which hosts concerts throughout the summer – rubs
shoulders with modern play areas for children and adults alike. And of
course, there are plenty of superb seafront establishments such as Fat Boy
Slim’s Big Beach Café or the style-spotter’s new favourite, Rockwater Bar
and Restaurant.
Brighton & Hove boasts an incredible variety of parks and gardens, no less than seven holding Green Flag status.
Hove Park, which extends to almost 40 acres of green space, is closest to
The Goldstone Apartments, although St Anne’s Wells and central Brighton’s
famous Pavilion Gardens are both within easy reach. In addition to larger
parks, there are luxuriant formal gardens between the iconic Regency
terraces, where ‘Hovians’ can relax amidst the extravagant planting and
manicured lawns. Separating the city’s characteristic seafront
architecture from the waves, the tranquil Western Lawns are home to
fitness classes, an annual Foodie Festival and the popular Paddle Round
the Pier celebration. For wilder experience of the great outdoors, the
South Downs National Park is a short drive away, complete with quaint
Sussex villages and cosy country pubs.
From quirky boutiques to designer finery, downtown Brighton & Hove is renowned for its unrivalled shopping experience.
Browse the galleries and jewellery shops within The Lanes’ intricate maze
of twisting alleyways, explore antiques emporia and market stalls amid the
bohemian bustle of North Laine’s cobbled streets or peruse the tiny
artists’ studios on the beach. The indoor shopping mall at Churchill
Square provides an array of retailers, and high street names are widely
available, while designer brands are well represented. Closer to home,
Hove’s bustling Church Road hosts an eclectic collection of independent
stores, offering everything from Audrey’s handmade chocolates and Asiana’s
dim sum to vintage interiors and ethical fashion at iGigi.
Long heralded as a city of culture, Brighton & Hove is renowned for its flourishing arts and music scene.
At its heart is the Royal Pavilion, exotic seaside palace of King George
IV and now instantly recognisable symbol of Brighton, with an adjacent
museum and art gallery, concert hall and theatre, all overlooking
beautiful gardens. Music, comedy and drama are staged at The Brighton
Centre and ‘Best Venue in the South’, Komedia Brighton, while live music
and dancing, from energetic clubbing to elegant tea dances, are on offer
at multiple venues. Hove’s family-friendly Museum and Art Gallery displays
contemporary crafts and vintage toys, while Brighton’s many festivals and
events – including Brighton Festival, Fringe and Digital Festival – take
place in venues right across the city.
From freshly-caught seafood to more exotic pleasures, not forgetting its aromatic coffee scene, Brighton & Hove has its own unique flavour.
Never mind the recent influx of premium venues and members clubs – think
The Ivy or Soho House – more local chefs than ever are stepping up to the
plate. Shelter Hall has seven of Sussex's best restaurants served up under
one roof, on Brighton beach; Wild Flor offers modern British dishes in an
elegant Hove setting; Etch is renowned for its nine-course tasting menu by
Masterchef winner Steven Edwards. The Little Fish Market, Isaac At, Cin
Cin and the Salt Rooms are all worth a visit, while Wolfies is a Hovian
institution for fish and chip aficionados. There are tastes from every
corner of the globe within minutes of the Goldstone Apartments, while café
culture is thriving all along Church Road. Micro-breweries are aplenty and
the Lion and Lobster and the Ginger Pig are among the best gastro-pubs
around.
