Theatres · South East England
Brighton Hippodrome
In or near Brighton and Hove.
Brighton Hippodrome — Grade II* listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Jim Osley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aquarium · 0.8 km
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Brighton Hippodrome, the nearest railway station is Aquarium, located 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BN1 1AL. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Brighton Hippodrome is a Grade II* listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1381793). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Brighton Hippodrome is an entertainment venue in Brighton, England. It was built in 1897 and closed in 2007. The Hippodrome has hosted an ice rink, circus acts, variety theatre, vaudeville shows and bands such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. The flamboyantly decorated interior, with a large auditorium and Rococo embellishments, has survived. In July 2010, the owner announced that it would cost £9 million to restore the building and convert it into a live music venue, and a charitable trust expressed concern over its future. Since 2011, several plans have been submitted to convert the building for alternative uses.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Brighton Hippodrome is a historic venue known for its diverse range of performances and events. Visitors can enjoy various artistic experiences, including exhibitions, film screenings, and community workshops.
From the Wikipedia article
Brighton Hippodrome is an entertainment venue in Brighton, England. It was built in 1897 and closed in 2007. The Hippodrome has hosted an ice rink, circus acts, variety theatre, vaudeville shows and bands such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. The flamboyantly decorated interior, with a large auditorium and Rococo embellishments, has survived. In July 2010, the owner announced that it would cost £9 million to restore the building and convert it into a live music venue, and a charitable trust expressed concern over its future. Since 2011, several plans have been submitted to convert the building for alternative uses. English Heritage has listed the building at Grade II* for its architectural and historical importance.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
decorate the cartouches above the outer entrances.]] The exterior of the former Hippodrome is in three parts and is stuccoed, but there is apparently brickwork, terracotta and stone underneath. The original (1897) section is symmetrical, but the extension northwards in 1939 took in two houses which make the composition unbalanced. The central section has a stepped pediment above a dentil cornice and a rectangular panel with the letters projecting. Below this, a three-part awning projects as a lean-to, forming a low roof. This obscures the centre bay, which has three arches with entrances below. The middle entrance has a porch flanked by fluted pilasters and topped by an entablature with a…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.8218, -0.1428
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN1 1AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brighton Pavilion
- Established
- 1897
- Nearest railway station
- Aquarium — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.fabrica.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4967673 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brighton Hippodrome (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brighton Hippodrome?
- Brighton Hippodrome is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN1 1AL), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- What is Brighton Hippodrome?
- Brighton Hippodrome — Grade II* listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brighton Hippodrome?
- The nearest railway station is Aquarium, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN1 1AL.
- When was Brighton Hippodrome built?
- Built or established in 1897. Designed by Frank Matcham.
- Is Brighton Hippodrome a listed building?
- Brighton Hippodrome is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Brighton Hippodrome?
- The nearest railway station is Aquarium, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN1 1AL.