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St Bartholomews Church

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Contact Details

Ann Street
Brighton
E Sussex
BN1 4GP

Tel: +44 01273 620491

Type: Church / Chapel

St Bartholomew's is a Grade 1 listed Victorian Church famous for its Art Nouveau furnishings. Built by A.D. Wagner in 1874 and desgned by local architect Edmund Scott, it is the tallest Parish Church (135 ft) in Britain if not Europe. It is of Italian Gothic style and has fine brickwork. The High Altar is reached by marble steps and is covered by a 45ft Byzantine style baldachino. This is faced with marble and alabaster, the ceiling is covered by gold mosaic and mother of pearl. This, together with the marble pulpit and font are part of Henry Wilson's Art Nouveau design for the Church as is the silver alter. The mosaics behind the altar are by F Hamilton Jackson. The Stations of the Cross came from Bruges in 1881.

Service times: Sun 9.30 & 11am, Mon-Fri 12.15pm, Sat 9.30am. School Mass: Thurs 9.15am term time only. Open Monday-Saturday - 10am-1pm and 2pm-4.30pm

Road Directions

Pedestirans turn up Ann Street on west side of London Road - opposite Boots.
Vehicles use London Road multi-storey care park immedieately behind Church. Access from Providence Place on eastern side of Church.

Public Transport Directions

Station railway station nearby. Walk down Trafalgar Street from Brighton station - you can see the Church on your left.

Buses stop nearby. Buses along London Road stop near the bottom of Ann Street (opposite Boots).

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
AdmissionFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Open All Year
01/01/2010 - 31/12/2010
DayTimes
Monday10:0016:30
Tuesday10:0016:30
Wednesday10:0016:30
Thursday10:0016:30
Friday10:0016:30
Saturday10:0016:30
Sunday09:0013:00

* Please note: The Church closes between 13:00-14:00 Monday - Saturday on some days.
Please check with the Church for Service times on Sundays.

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Access information: Wheelchair access via storage porch at side door or over shallow step. Loop system. Large print service books for partially sighted. Assistance dogs are welcome. Wheelchair available. Disabled toilet now in the Church.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Wheelchair user accessible

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge) - multi storey car park behind church.

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted

Establishment Features

  • Event Venue
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets - Disabled.

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

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