Theatres · South East England
The Old Market
In or near Brighton and Hove.
The Old Market is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brighton · 1.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Old Market is located in Brighton and Hove, with the nearest railway station being Brighton, approximately 1.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BN3 1AS. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
The Old Market is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: 11A, Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS. Coordinates: 50.8246°, -0.1574°.
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Heritage listing
The Old Market, Hove is a historic (grade II listed) building on the border of Brighton and Hove in England. It has served various functions, currently operating as an independent mixed-arts venue under the name "TOM – The Old Market".
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Old Market is a versatile venue in Hove that hosts a variety of events, including live music, theatre, and community activities. It features accessible facilities and aims to provide an inclusive experience for all visitors.
From the Wikipedia article
The Old Market, Hove is a historic (grade II listed) building on the border of Brighton and Hove in England. It has served various functions, currently operating as an independent mixed-arts venue under the name "TOM – The Old Market".
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Old Market was built in 1825 as a covered marketplace for sales of meat, fish and vegetables. It supplied the residential development of Brunswick, which was originally independent from Brighton and Hove village. As Brighton and Hove have grown up around it, the building has catered for changing needs, operating as a riding academy and stables, warehouse and, since the 1980s, as an arts venue. Established as Old Market Arts Centre (OMAC), the initial arts venture entered difficulties. The building was renovated in 1998 by The Old Market Trust with a lottery grant of over four million pounds, as a home for The Hanover Band and a community arts venue for Brighton and Hove. Its current…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.8246, -0.1574
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN3 1AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hove and Portslade
- Phone
- +44 1273 201801
- Established
- 1825
- Nearest railway station
- Brighton — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Mon-Fri 12pm–3pm; closed on public holidays
- Official site
- www.theoldmarket.com
Sources
- osm: w137689034 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Old Market, Hove (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Old Market - geograph org uk - 514602 (Cropped).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Market?
- The Old Market is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN3 1AS), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- What is The Old Market?
- The Old Market is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Old Market?
- The nearest railway station is Brighton, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN3 1AS.
- When was The Old Market built?
- Built or established in 1825.
- Who owns The Old Market?
- The Old Market is owned by Yes/No Productions.
- Is The Old Market a listed building?
- The Old Market is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to The Old Market?
- The nearest railway station is Brighton, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN3 1AS.