St. George's Church, Kemp Town

Address
St George's Road, Kemp Town, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN2 1ED
 
Description
St George's Church was designed in 1824-5 by the architect C. A. Busby for Thomas Read Kemp M.P. The church was intended to serve the new estate at Kemp Town, and was consecrated on 30 December 1825. Displaying Busby's considerable competence in Neo-Classical design, the church is rectangular, without transepts, and has a particularly lovely west front displaying a Grecian bell-tower and a pair of Doric pilasters either side of the main entrance. The church is Grade I listed and can seat 1,300 people, a capacity which is still fully used for concerts and other events. St George's remains a vibrant part of the local community today, with a busy Community Centre in the crypt and, upstairs, a popular café.
 
Times

• Saturday 13 September: 1000 - 1500

 
Directions
Map link.
 
Organised by
St George's Church and The Regency Town House
 
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