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"Changing on the beach was not permitted, nor could you wander the streets clad only in a bathing costume. One solution was to have a private bathing box,"
The Lure of the Beach, by Jo Jenkinson, Brighton Historical Society.
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For those who like beach and photography must visit BRIGHTON BATHING BOXES. With spotless sand, views of the city and with the backdrop of the Victorian-era bathing boxes. These 82 distinctive multi-colored beach huts line the shores of one of Melbournes are an easily recognisable attraction making it the perfect photo opportunity for travellers.
The Brighton Bathing Boxes do have a lot of history behind them. In fact, they were built more than 100 years ago.Colourful huts were set up so ladies could change into their swimwear in privacy, and they still retain their charm and classic architectural features to this very day. Made out of timber, weatherboards, and with corrugated iron roofs, they are a pretty edition to the sea views. They haven’t been changed from their original design when they were built in the early 1900s making them an ever-distinctive attraction that perfectly aligns with the Australian beach culture. In keeping with their century-old history, the boxes don’t have running water or electricity, keeping them a part of the city’s past.
Along with this, those who own the boxes must follow a list of regulations to maintain the heritage of the box. These include not being able to sleep in them or use them for advertising purposes. They are also not to be rented out to others, which means that the bathing boxes stayed in the confines of those who purchased them.
The easiest way to get to get there is to take a train on the Sandringham line, to Middle Brighton Station. The train doesn’t stop at the beach, from the station, it’s about a 1.2km walk to the beach. There are shops, cafes and restaurants along the way, so walking that should be taken in 15 minutes, clould be more than 1 hour with the kids.
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