Hippodrome, 52-58, Middle Street, Brighton - Brighton and Hove, City of (UA)

Originally an ice rink by Kerslake dating from 1896. Converted to a circus theatre in1901 to designs by the leading theatre architect Frank Matcham and then to a variety theatre in 1902 by Bertie Crewe. Currently vacant but a new private owner has acquired the building and completed much needed urgent repair works including providing a new roof to arrest water ingress. Listed Building Consent and Planning Applications are under consideration by the Local Authority for use of the Hippodrome as a multi-entertainment venue with apart-hotel units in the service yard.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Brighton Hippodrome

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1381793

Local Planning Authority:

Brighton and Hove, City of (UA)

Site Type:

Recreational > Music speech and dance venue

Location

Building Name:

Hippodrome

Street Name:

Middle Street

Unitary Authority:

Brighton and Hove, City of (UA)

Parliamentary Constituency:

Brighton Pavilion

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Fair

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Commercial company

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, CA