Brighton has pulling power for overseas tourists, with foreign visitors flocking to the city, it has been revealed.

A survey by lastminute.com showed it was the top UK destination, ahead of Poole in Dorset and Newquay in Cornwall.

Blackpool and Southend made up the top five.

Lastminute.com travel director John Bevan said: "As our research shows, overseas residents are discovering new and exciting destinations across the country and we expect to see British holidaymakers follow suit."