As it becomes ever more difficult to get into sites for short weekend breaks, we found ourselves for the first time in Brighton over the weekend that the mini-beast hit. Now Brighton is not actually a place we particularly like although I'm sure there is plenty there for those with kids, particularly those wth teenagers with the usual array of chain eateries, cinema etc at the Brighton Marina complex. But the walks available from the site onto the downs make it also worthwhile for those with dogs with good views easily in reach - not that we felt particularly inclined to linger with the icy wind and snow in our faces! What I will focus on though is the site. Usual high standards, favourable loo block closing times, radio in the blocks (hurrah, love it when they do) and friendly, welcoming and informative wardens. The only issue - trying to put an awning up. Even with the warden supplied tool, lump hammer and rock spikes it proved near impossible to get the awning pegged down and we gave up after only 6. Fortunately we only had our porch awning with us and were in a sheltered spot. Plenty of neighbours said theyd had to give up. Not sure why the pitches have been compressed to such a level but it would make us think again about returning unfortunately.