As a cultural quarter, the bohemian criss-cross of streets of the Brighton North Laine area, comprising over 300 unique shops in less than half a square mile; displays many specialist shops and trades represented by a real mix of the alternative, ethnic, exotic and chic.

Brighton North Laine offers everything from up and coming designers to vintage fashion, and ethical or ecological products. Browsing for bargains might even begin at the weekend flea market in Upper Gardener Street and bric-a-brac shops all around.

It's always a time for relaxation in this ever popular shopping location along the traffic free routes. It offers a retail experience of retro Brighton, and boutique trends.

Also found are the rich mixtures of traditional trades shops, and stylish studios selling locally made jewellery; sculpture, ceramics, glass, metalwork and paintings, as well as a cutting edge photography, fashion and artwork in the galleries nearby and at Brighton University.

Connected and sharing the neighbourhood; with music venues, the Theatreland, and Royal Pavillion, which Park and cafe offers weekend fair weather events, this centrally located quarter leads one from the Brighton Railway Station down through Trafalgar Street to the beach, with many alternative, trend setting creations and ideas to return to.

Trains: run regularly from Victoria, and London Bridge direct to Brighton, in under an hour.