Historic libraries · South East England
University of Sussex Library
In or near Stanmer.
University of Sussex Library — library in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Falmer · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
University of Sussex Library is a place of interest in South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Brighton Pavilion parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Falmer, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area BN1.
Photo gallery
Official information
The University of Sussex Library features two giant granite tortoises created by sculptor John Skeaping, which have been on campus since 2005. These sculptures were originally commissioned for a children's adventure camp and are now preserved as part of the university's heritage.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The University of Sussex Library is located in Brighton and Hove, South-East England. This Grade II* listed building serves the academic community and is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the High Weald.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8653, -0.0901
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN1 9QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brighton Pavilion
- Nearest railway station
- Falmer — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17549763 (CC0)
- commons: University of Sussex Library.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Sussex Library?
- University of Sussex Library is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN1 9QL), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- What is University of Sussex Library?
- University of Sussex Library — library in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to University of Sussex Library?
- The nearest railway station is Falmer, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN1 9QL.
- Is University of Sussex Library a listed building?
- University of Sussex Library is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is University of Sussex Library a protected site?
- Yes — University of Sussex Library is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to University of Sussex Library?
- The nearest railway station is Falmer, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN1 9QL.