Regency Architecture

Brighton came to popularity in the late 18th and early 19th Century and many examples of regency architecture can be seen around the city, particularly along the seafront.

Brighton's first crescent, Royal Crescent (1799–1802) is in Kemptown, as is the grand Kemp Town estate (Sussex Square, Lewes Crescent, Arundel Terrace and Chichester Terrace). In Hove you'll find Brunswick Town (Brunswick Terrace, Brunswick Square and associated streets), which typify the regency style, perfected by father-and-son architects Amon and Amon Henry Wilds and their associate Charles Busby, More linland you'll find further examples of their work such as Hanover Crescent, Montpelier Crescent and Park Crescent.

After the Brunswick estate, development of the neighbouring Adelaide Crescent by Decimus Burton's was delayed 20 years and his original design was scaled back. Next came Palmeira Square (c. 1855–1865), where the Regency style develops into to a more Victorian Italianate style,

Other Sights in Brighton - City Centre

Seafront Towards Hove

Seafront From Pier to Marina

Out of Town