Brighton, urban area (from 2011 built-up area), unitary authority of Brighton and Hove, historic county of Sussex, southeastern England. It is a seaside resort on the English Channel, 51 miles (82 km) south of central London. In 2000 the unitary authority of Brighton and Hove was granted city status. Brighton spreads over the steep chalk slopes of the South Downs to the north.

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