St Andrew's Venue - Former St Andrew's Church, Hove, Sussex

Details

Accessibility

"There are two shallow steps in from the pavement, and limited wheelchair access due to internal fittings."

Brief description

"In the early 1820s, the Prince Regent made the old fishing towns of Brighton and Hove the most fashionable place to be. Here, St Andrew's was built to serve wealthy society, near a gleaming new estate of terraced mansions by the sea. Set back from the sea front, the Italian Renaissance style and symmetry and grandeur of this 1827 church, built by the famous architect Sir Charles Barry, perfectly matches the neighbouring squares and terraces. Inside, light streams through skylights and dances through the stained glass.

In 1925 Randoll Blacking added superb baldacchinos over the altar and font to fulfil the parish priest's desire that St Andrew's should become 'a little bit of Italy in Waterloo Street'. The beautiful painted ceiling features the sun surrounded by a crescent moon, a comet, Saturn and stars. A series of fine nineteenth-century monuments offer an excellent introduction to the good and great who worshipped here in the church's heyday."

Address

Waterloo Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1AQ

Email

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/contact-us.html

Phone

Website

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Andrew%27s_Church,_Waterloo_Street,_Hove

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-andrew-hove.html

Directions

"At lower end of Waterloo Street just off the seafront near Brunswick Square on the boundary between Brighton and Hove; find 'The Meeting Place' cafe on Hove seafront and the Peace Memorial; Waterloo Street is opposite."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-andrew-hove.html

Transport

"Nearest railway station: Brighton (1 mile). Bus route numbers 1, 5, 25, 700, X6"

Amenities

"Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor."