Kemp Town

Kemp Town is a residential estate with Regency-style architecture featuring classical facades and organized squares in Brighton. The complex includes interconnected crescents and terraces arranged around well-maintained private gardens that form a unified urban design.

Thomas Read Kemp launched the project in 1823 with architects Charles Busby and Amon Henry Wilds shaping its design and character. Construction continued over several decades before Thomas Cubitt, acting as the main builder, completed the estate around 1855.

The streets and squares here are named after nearby towns and estates, connecting the development to the wider Sussex region. This choice shows how 19th-century builders linked their new neighborhoods to established places and local pride.

The streets and terraces are open to public view and can be freely explored on foot, though the private gardens are restricted to residents. Morning or early afternoon walks work best for observing the architecture without crowds.

Sussex Square ranks among Britain's largest residential squares and actually exceeds the size of London's famous Grosvenor Square. This exceptional scale is a quiet testament to the ambitious building goals of the early Victorian era.

Location: Brighton

Location: Brighton and Hove

GPS coordinates: 50.81611,-0.11111

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:47