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The Old Market

♿ Wheelchair accessible

The Old Market is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

The Old Market, theatres in South East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Brighton · 1.3 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

The Old Market is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: 11A, Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS. Coordinates: 50.8246°, -0.1574°.

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Heritage listing

The Old Market, Hove is a historic (grade II listed) building on the border of Brighton and Hove in England. It has served various functions, currently operating as an independent mixed-arts venue under the name "TOM – The Old Market".

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Old Market, Hove is a historic (grade II listed) building on the border of Brighton and Hove in England. It has served various functions, currently operating as an independent mixed-arts venue under the name "TOM – The Old Market".

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Background

History

The Old Market was built in 1825 as a covered marketplace for sales of meat, fish and vegetables. It supplied the residential development of Brunswick, which was originally independent from Brighton and Hove village. As Brighton and Hove have grown up around it, the building has catered for changing needs, operating as a riding academy and stables, warehouse and, since the 1980s, as an arts venue. Established as Old Market Arts Centre (OMAC), the initial arts venture entered difficulties. The building was renovated in 1998 by The Old Market Trust with a lottery grant of over four million pounds, as a home for The Hanover Band and a community arts venue for Brighton and Hove. Its current…

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Coordinates
50.8246, -0.1574
Parish
Brighton and Hove, unparished area
Postcode
BN3 1AS
Parliamentary constituency
Hove and Portslade
Phone
+44 1273 201801
Established
1825
Nearest railway station
Brighton1.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Old Market?
The Old Market is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN3 1AS), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
When was The Old Market built?
Built or established in 1825.
Who owns The Old Market?
The Old Market is owned by Yes/No Productions.
Is The Old Market a listed building?
The Old Market is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
How do I get to The Old Market?
The nearest railway station is Brighton, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN3 1AS.