Historic churches · South East England
Brighton Unitarian Church
In or near Brighton and Hove.
Brighton Unitarian Church — grade II listed church in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brighton · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Brighton Unitarian Church is located at postcode BN1 1WZ and is approximately 0.6 km from Brighton railway station. Entry is free, and the church is wheelchair accessible.
About
Brighton Unitarian Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1820. Designed by Amon Henry Wilds. Built in the Greek Revival architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8239°, -0.1394°.
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Heritage listing
The Brighton Unitarian Church, previously known as Christ Church, is a Unitarian chapel in Brighton, England. Built in 1820 by prolific local architect Amon Henry Wilds on land sold to the fledgling Unitarian community by the Prince Regent, the stuccoed Greek Revival building occupies a prominent position near the corner of Church Road and New Road in the centre of Brighton, near the Royal Pavilion and the city's main theatres. It has had Grade II listed status since 1952.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Brighton Unitarian Church is a welcoming space for individuals seeking spiritual meaning and intellectual exploration. It hosts various services, community activities, and events, including concerts and workshops, fostering a sense of community and spiritual nourishment.
From the Wikipedia article
The Brighton Unitarian Church, previously known as Christ Church, is a Unitarian chapel in Brighton, England. Built in 1820 by prolific local architect Amon Henry Wilds on land sold to the fledgling Unitarian community by the Prince Regent, the stuccoed Greek Revival building occupies a prominent position near the corner of Church Road and New Road in the centre of Brighton, near the Royal Pavilion and the city's main theatres. It has had Grade II listed status since 1952. It is a member of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches, the umbrella organisation for British Unitarians.
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Background
History
Brighton in the late eighteenth century was turning from a fishing village to a fashionable resort, largely because of the patronage of the Prince Regent. New Road, as it is now known, was built on his instructions. The main north-south road leading out of the old town ran next to the Royal Pavilion, where he lived; noise and traffic disturbed him and made access to his stables difficult. He asked the architect of his stables to build a new road further to the west, and closed the original route. New Road was pedestrianised in 2007. A congregation of Baptists with Calvinist views had been established in Brighton since the 18th century. A rift developed from 1791, when William Stevens, a…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8239, -0.1394
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN1 1WZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brighton Pavilion
- Phone
- 01273 696022
- Established
- 1820
- Nearest railway station
- Brighton — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.brightonunitarian.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4967738 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brighton Unitarian Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brighton Unitarian Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brighton Unitarian Church?
- Brighton Unitarian Church is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN1 1WZ), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- What is Brighton Unitarian Church?
- Brighton Unitarian Church — grade II listed church in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Brighton Unitarian Church?
- The nearest railway station is Brighton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN1 1WZ.
- When was Brighton Unitarian Church built?
- Built or established in 1820. Designed by Amon Henry Wilds.
- Is Brighton Unitarian Church a listed building?
- Brighton Unitarian Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Brighton Unitarian Church free to visit?
- Yes, Brighton Unitarian Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brighton Unitarian Church?
- The nearest railway station is Brighton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN1 1WZ.