Suggestions please

If she is already spending time ag St Leonards wouldn't it be better to not look for more seaside?

Church road not Portland 🙄

Thank you for all suggestions. My sister is flying from Vancouver to see her son and grandson. They have only just moved from London where she used to visit. I was going to fly in to see her.

However she has decided not to come as son is splitting from his wife!!

Brighton is fine. Tunbridge wells say yo get to by train from both Gatwick and st leanards. Hasting. Rye (but no train) Lewes.

😮 oh dear

Oh no Parky

So sorry to hear that.

If you do decide to go to Brighton, and I wouldn't personally dismiss it as being unsafe, I recommend a walk round Brighton Pavilion and perhaps lunch in one of the seafront hotels. Hove tends to be quieter than Brighton so maybe take a look at that too.
You could also consider Eastbourne, which isn't too far from Brighton and which, from my experience, is a more traditional and quieter resort. The beach and pier are lovely and there are some good gift shops and cafes.

I was born and bred in Brighton but not living there now ! However I did a pilgrimage last year and at 73 really enjoyed my stay! It is busy like any city so avoid if you don’t like crowds! Eastbourne is more gentile as is Bexhill or Worthing ! Chichester is delightful too as is Arundel Enjoy!

How about Eastbourne.

I am so sorry to hear of your bad news, Parky. At least you know that Brighton is perfectly safe now. 🤣🤣

Brighton is a great place to visit for either a day or a holiday. You might consider Rottingdean, just along the road from Brighton, instead as it is away from the hustle and bustle of Brighton itself and has nice cafés and restaurants should you want to chat over a cuppa or a meal.