Street art and shopping in North Laine Brighton

Brighton is of a hub for creative, arty types and nowhere is this better reflected than in the street art of the North Laine area. As explained in my last postthere are two types of ‘lanes’ in Brighton. The traditional lanes are filled with jewellery shops and coffee brewing cafes where as North Laine is peppered with unique boutiques and organic food stores. The two areas are only minutes apart in distance but worlds apart in ambiance and design. In North Laine the candy coloured buildings are broken up by bold spray painted visions, indeed North Laine is a joy to shop, eat and view.

Travel blogger Candace Rardon checks out this artwork of a mermaid frolicking by the Brighton Pier (I’m sure Candace’s shot is much better than mine!) This piece was hidden down a side alley but can’t help but catch the eye of passing tourists.

Every shop has it’s own unique look and candy colour. Trainers hanging from the phone lines gives the impression that a good time has been had. Look out for Starfish on Gardner Street if you have a penchant for vintage clothing and the Oxfam book shop on Kensington Gardens for a printed treat!

And then we have Pompoko. I have it on good authority from a Brighton resident (that’s you @Travelwithamate) that this is the BEST place to get Dim Sum in Brighton and possibly the whole world! It certainly seemed packed with locals whenever I passed – always a good sign.

So it seems Brighton is not your traditional British seaside town. I’m already planning my next sojourn there from the city!