Gardens · South East England
Regency Town House
In or near Brighton and Hove.
Regency Town House — a Grade I listed historic townhouse, now a museum, in Brunswick, an area of Hove in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Brighton · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Regency Town House, the nearest railway station is Brighton, which is 1.3 km away. Entry to the garden is free.
About
Regency Town House is a public garden in the United Kingdom. Part of 1-29 Brunswick Square. Wikidata describes it as: "a Grade I listed historic townhouse, now a museum, in Brunswick, an area of Hove in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, England". Coordinates: 50.8244°, -0.1583°.
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Summary from the official site
The Regency Town House is a grade 1 listed terraced home located in Brunswick Town, Brighton & Hove. It serves as a heritage centre and museum, showcasing local history and architectural collections, while being developed by staff and volunteers.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Regency Town House is a Grade I listed historic town house, now a museum, in Brunswick, an area of Hove in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, England. The Regency Town House is located at 13 Brunswick Square near the beach in Hove. Brunswick Square forms part of Brunswick Town. The house was built in the 1820s. It was designed in the Regency architectural style by Charles Augustin Busby. The house is being restored by a team headed by Nick Tyson, a curator. Two full-time members of staff are performing the restoration with a team of volunteers. They hope to transform the building into a museum and heritage centre.
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Background
Description
The Regency Town House has a dining room and a parlour on the ground floor. On the half-landing, there is a waiting room and a water closet. On the first floor are the drawing rooms. These rooms could be used separately, by using folding doors, or as one large party space. The upper storeys had bedrooms, these rooms now house the offices of the project. The basement was where the servants worked, with access from the front area and also behind through the stables. A part of The Regency Town House project is located at 10 Brunswick Square. This is the last intact basement in the Square. It provides an insight into servant life. Visitors can walk down the stairs from the street to a front…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8244, -0.1583
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN3 1EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hove and Portslade
- Phone
- +44 1273 201801
- Nearest railway station
- Brighton — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.rth.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q20878215 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Regency Town House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The old kitchen at 10 Brunswick Square.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Regency Town House?
- Regency Town House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN3 1EH), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- What is Regency Town House?
- Regency Town House — a Grade I listed historic townhouse, now a museum, in Brunswick, an area of Hove in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, England.
- How do I get to Regency Town House?
- The nearest railway station is Brighton, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN3 1EH.
- Who owns Regency Town House?
- Regency Town House is owned by Nick Tyson.
- Is Regency Town House free to visit?
- Yes, Regency Town House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Regency Town House?
- The nearest railway station is Brighton, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN3 1EH.