Historic churches · South East England
Roof-top synagogue
In or near Brighton and Hove.
Roof-top synagogue — a synagogue in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hove · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Roof-top synagogue is a synagogue located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Roof-top synagogue is a unique venue that hosts a variety of events, including performances and community gatherings. It features accessible facilities and aims to provide an inclusive experience for all visitors.
Place summary
The Roof-top synagogue is located in South-East England. This distinctive place of worship is notable for its unique architectural design, situated atop a building, which sets it apart from traditional synagogues.
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Background
History
Brunswick Terrace, built in four parts facing the English Channel coast on Hove seafront, was part of the Brunswick estate development laid out at the extreme east end of Hove following the rapid growth of neighbouring Brighton in the early 19th century, and particularly in response to Kemp Town. Although within the parish of Hove, it was closer to the boundary of Brighton and was considered part of the latter. The estate was laid out by Amon Henry Wilds and Charles Busby between 1824 and 1828. The terrace, described as an "elegant Regency block", is part of a Grade I listed consecutive row of terraced houses, from 20–32 Brunswick Terrace, that were heritage-listed in 1950. The Salomons…
Architecture
The synagogue is a pedimented, Neoclassical cube with glass from waist height, surmounted by an octagonal dome set atop an octagonal drum. Today it contains bench seating for approximately six people, around the edges. The large dome was intended as a replica of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.8236, -0.1607
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN3 1HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hove and Portslade
- Phone
- 01273 201801
- Nearest railway station
- Hove — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.theoldmarket.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7366128 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brunswick Terrace Synagogue (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roof-top synagogue?
- Roof-top synagogue is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN3 1HJ), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- What is Roof-top synagogue?
- Roof-top synagogue — a synagogue in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roof-top synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Hove, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN3 1HJ.
- Who owns Roof-top synagogue?
- Roof-top synagogue is owned by | leadership =.
- Is Roof-top synagogue free to visit?
- Yes, Roof-top synagogue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roof-top synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Hove, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN3 1HJ.