As home to England's biggest art festival, it's hardly a surprise to learn that Brighton is a fanatic destination for art fans, of all kinds. However, what not everyone may realise is that the city offers fabulous artistic attractions and entertainments all year round, not just during the renowned Brighton Art Fair. A leading light when it comes to sculpture, photography and traditional painting methods in the UK, there's plenty to draw the art aficionado to Brighton. Perhaps there's something in the water of this gorgeous seaside town, it certainly seems to attract creative types.

If it's the annual art fair you're interested in however, you'll want to book your travel for September. The widely acclaimed event features many local artists and is an ideal place for people to discover the hottest new talent. The mixture of established and new talents is one of the best things about the fair, and there are many galleries around the city who open their doors to the event, meaning you'll find you have plenty to choose from. However, if you're thinking of travelling to Brighton out with September, you'll be glad to know the artistic endeavours continue throughout the year.

The Brighton Festival of Open Doors is a fantastic example of the creativeness that consumes the city. Weekends in May see artists opening up their homes to invite the public in to enjoy exhibitions. If a more traditional photographic exhibition is sounds better to you, then the Crane Kalman gallery could provide you with just the kind of thing you're looking for and the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery can always be relied on to provide an excellent afternoon of artistic entertainment.

Culture vultures who prefer their art on the cutting edge will also find numerous venues to satisfy their carvings in the city. For example, Brighton's lighthouse is the perfect destination for anyone hoping to view some esoteric exhibitions and innovative shows, but it's only open for six months of the year so it's worth checking the opening information before paying a visit. Artrepublic and the Fabrica Contemporary Art Gallery are also worth a look when you're in the area, as is Ink-d - a good place to find new work and showcases.

You certainly won't be short of places to appreciate art when you take a trip to Brighton, but it's a good idea to take into account the time of year you're travelling when booking Brighton hotels - especially if you're hoping to visit during the art festival.