Historic houses · South East England
Marlborough House, Brighton
In or near Brighton and Hove.
Marlborough House, Brighton — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aquarium · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Marlborough House is located in Brighton and Hove, with the nearest railway station being Aquarium, approximately 0.5 km away. Admission is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is BN1 1EE.
About
Marlborough House, Brighton is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Marlborough House is a mansion at 54, Old Steine, Brighton on the south coast of England. It is a Grade I listed building. Initially it was built for Samuel Shergold in the 1760s. It was sold to its second owner, 4th Duke of Marlborough, in 1786 it was bought by William G. Hamilton and altered to a neoclassical house by Robert Adam. After being owned by the Brighton School Board and Brighton and Hove City Council, it was sold to a local businessman in 1999. Since then, the building has stood empty and original features have been destroyed, leading to several courtcases. Marlborough House in Brighton is the second most important historic property after the Royal Pavilion.
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Background
History
A red-brick building was constructed on the site in the 1760s by local inn owner Sam Shergold. In 1786, the building was bought by statesman William Gerard Hamilton from the Duke of Marlborough. It was Hamilton who employed Robert Adam to change the house drastically into neoclassical style. Marlborough House was then known as Grove House and the Prince of Wales stayed here in 1783, 1789, and 1795, whilst his Royal Pavilion was being renovated by John Nash. The Prince of Wales (later King George IV) stayed with his friend Hamilton for three days in 1789, and in June 1795 stayed there for three weeks with his new wife, Princess Caroline of Brunswick. Following Hamilton's death in 1796 his…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8220, -0.1386
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN1 1EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brighton Pavilion
- Established
- 1765
- Nearest railway station
- Aquarium — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6771671 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Marlborough House, Brighton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marlborough House, Brighton?
- Marlborough House, Brighton is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN1 1EE), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- What is Marlborough House, Brighton?
- Marlborough House, Brighton — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Marlborough House, Brighton?
- The nearest railway station is Aquarium, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN1 1EE.
- When was Marlborough House, Brighton built?
- Built or established in 1765.
- Is Marlborough House, Brighton a listed building?
- Marlborough House, Brighton is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Marlborough House, Brighton free to visit?
- Yes, Marlborough House, Brighton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marlborough House, Brighton?
- The nearest railway station is Aquarium, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN1 1EE.