Brighton Town Hall, Town hall in Bartholomew Square, Brighton, England.
Brighton Town Hall is a Greek Revival structure on Bartholomew Square distinguished by a four-storey facade with Doric columns in the lower section and Ionic columns above, topped by a prominent pediment. The building contains the city register office and provides three wedding ceremony rooms.
This structure opened in 1832, replacing an earlier town hall from 1727, with architect Thomas Cooper designing the new building and Thomas Read Kemp laying its foundation stone. The construction marked a significant moment in Brighton's 19th-century urban development.
The building sits at the heart of civic life in the city, hosting official events and ceremonies that connect residents to their local identity. Its prominent position on the square reflects its role as a gathering place for the community.
The building is easy to locate as it sits centrally on Bartholomew Square, a popular pedestrian area in the city centre. Visitors should note that some areas are only accessible at certain times, so checking opening hours before a visit is advisable.
Beneath the building lie former police cells that operated until 1965 and now form the Old Police Cells Museum, opened to the public in 2005. This hidden section offers visitors a glimpse into a lesser-known chapter of the city's past.
Location: Brighton and Hove
GPS coordinates: 50.82082,-0.14020
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:10
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