Brighton Speed Trials, Brighton

Name: Brighton Speed Trials
Address: Brighton, United Kingdom

#211 among attractions in Brighton

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The Brighton Speed Trials, in full The Brighton National Speed Trials, is commonly held to be the oldest running motor race. The first race was held 19–22 July 1905 after Sir Harry Preston persuaded Brighton town council to tarmac the surface of the road adjacent to the beach between the Palace Pier and Black Rock to hold motor racing events. This stretch was renamed Madeira Drive in 1909 and the event is still held there, normally on the second Saturday of September each year. In 1936 Motor Sport described the event as: "undoubtedly the most important speed-trials on the British Calendar." ()

Coordinates: 50°49'1"N, 0°7'23"W

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Queen's Park (Kemptown)Brighton United Kingdom

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Brighton Speed Trials – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Revenge, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Marlborough Pub and Theatre, King and Queen.

0.6 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
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Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
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Iconic landmark and entertainment centre
Brighton Pier, Brighton
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0.9 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
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0.5 miNW
Church
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Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
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0.5 miN
Park, Tennis court
Queen's Park, Brighton
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Which popular attractions are close to Brighton Speed Trials?

Nearby attractions include St George's Church, Brighton (5 min walk), Sassoon Mausoleum, Brighton (5 min walk), Bristol Road Methodist Church, Brighton (5 min walk), St John the Baptist's Church, Brighton (6 min walk).

How to get to Brighton Speed Trials by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brighton Speed Trials:

Bus

Burlington Street • Lines: 12, 12A, 14, 14A, 27, 27B (2 min walk)
Paston Place • Lines: 12, 12A, 12X, 13X, 14, 14A, 27, 27B (5 min walk)

Train

Halfway Station (3 min walk)
Aquarium (12 min walk)