Brighton Pier Ghost Train "Horror House" (HD) East Sussex Seaside HD

Horror Hotel is a dark ride located at the end of Brighton pier, in East Sussex. The ghost train is set over three levels, beginning with a spiral lift in the dark. The ride weaves in and out of a number of rooms, and during the day you burst out into the daylight, which is a little disconcerting, so for the best effect take the ride after dark. In terms of horror this is more of a thud than a bump in the ride. The Horror Hotel ride has been running since 2007 and was the setting for a murder in a Midsomer Murders tv episode and has also been featured in one of Peter James’ best selling murder mystery novels. Brighton Pier Stunning panoramic views of Brighton, a stroll along the victorian pier to take the sea air, enjoy thrill rides like Turbo Coaster or traditional rides like dodgems, plus restaurants, food kiosks, bars, slot machines and entertainment arcades. It is 1,722 feet long and is a grade 2-listed building. It is free to go on the pier and for one price (£15 at time of writing) you can buy a wristband and have unlimited rides, which probably offers the best value for money for a day out on the pier. Brighton Brighton is an English seaside resort town on the South coast of England, about an hour south of London by train and is a popular day-trip destination. It is a diverse city, known for it’s quirky shops, vibrant music and arts scene. Amusement arcades and Regency-era buildings offer an interesting backdrop to its broad shingle beach. History During the Georgian era Brighton became a fashionable seaside resort when it was put on the map by the Prince Regent, who later became King George IV, who lived in the town and built the opulent Royal Pavilion. Brighton became a popular day trip destination for Londoners following the introduction of the railways in 1841 and continued to thrive during the Victorian era when a number of major attractions were built including the Brighton Palace Pier (opened1899). British Seaside The British seaside atmosphere is unique, even if the sun cannot always be guaranteed to shine, striped deck-chairs, fish and chips, the pier, multi-coloured beach huts, fresh doughnuts, sticks of rock, seagulls, ice-cream and cheeky postcards. And some brave souls even swim in the sea! Ghost Trains The dark ride has been a favourite of amusement parks and travelling fairs for over 100 years and origins can be traced back to the freak shows and waxworks which were part of the travelling fairground shows of the 1800s. The first UK modern amusement park dark ride was opened on Blackpool Pleasure Beach In 1930, it’s first “Ghost Train” was based upon “pretzel rides”, popular in America, featuring a small car on a single rail, meandering around a mazy, twisted environment. The banners outside advertised the scares and thrills within. The idea was quick to catch on. The title itself “Ghost Train” was taken from a stage play popular at the time.