Christmas in Brighton

This four-night stay in Brighton, arranged by Just You as an escorted tour for solo travellers, offers a quiet run-through of Christmas in this seaside town. Arrival day allows guests to settle in at their hotel with a welcome drink and mince pies before dinner with the group. On Christmas Eve, there’s a guided tour of the Royal Pavilion, the dazzling seaside palace that combines Regency style with Indian and Chinese influences, including Queen Victoria’s bedroom with its restored wallpaper and the carefully maintained Regency Garden.

Christmas Day is gently paced with a relaxing morning and a festive lunch, followed by free time to stretch legs along the promenade. Boxing Day puts the spotlight on the pier — opened in 1899 and featuring fairground rides and food stalls — with a guided tour before the afternoon at leisure and a farewell dinner. By the fifth day, it’s time to check out and head home, capping a Christmas well away from the usual rush, with enough comfort and heritage to keep things quietly interesting.