Brighton’s rich mix of seaside attractions, historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and entertainment, and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live.

It’s a small city but there’s probably as much going on here, on and off campus, as anywhere in the country except London. So you get all the benefits of living in a major city but it’s easy to walk to shops, entertainment venues, clubs and pubs.

Visitors and residents alike love Brighton for the sea, the beach, the Regency architecture, the extravagant Royal Pavilion, the two piers and the Lanes (the fishing village from which Brighton developed), now a maze of narrow thoroughfares packed with shops and restaurants.

Alongside the traditional attractions there’s a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants, a modern indoor shopping centre and specialist shops, excellent sports facilities, and a revamped beachfront.

Add in annual events like the comedy and arts festivals, and gay pride, and you’ll understand why so many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.