Unique · Brighton, East Sussex
Brighton College
Victorian school campus in Kemptown, Brighton, with a chapel, Great Hall and lawns for weddings.
Brighton College is a historic school in Kemptown, on Eastern Road in Brighton. Its Victorian buildings, quad and lawns are available for weddings, and the events team runs the day from first photographs to the wedding breakfast.
Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples
GLW recommends Brighton College for couples who like traditional architecture and want to do things their own way. The venue offers a civil ceremony and a blessing in the same grounds, so you can choose the format that suits you. A dedicated events team means you plan with one point of contact. The college sits in Kemptown, one of the best-known LGBTQ+ neighbourhoods in the country, so your guests are close to the local scene for the evening.
Ceremonies
A civil ceremony can take place in the Hordern Room. Afterwards you can have a blessing in the Victorian Chapel, with its ornate interior. The ceremony space, the chapel and the grounds sit close together, so the day flows without long moves between buildings. Ask the events team about timings, seating and how the two parts of the ceremony can be arranged to suit you.
Receptions and food
Photographs and drinks work well in the Quad or on the lawns. For the wedding breakfast you can choose the Great Hall or the Dining Room, which has chandeliers. Both suit formal dining. Catering details and capacities are not published, so ask the events team what each room holds and what food is available.
Staying
Past couples have mentioned accommodation being arranged for their guests. Ask the team whether rooms are available for your date and how many they can offer.
Getting there and the area
The college is about ten minutes by car from the city centre and has free parking. Trains from London take under an hour, and Brighton station is a short taxi ride away. The seafront and Kemptown bars, restaurants and shops are close by.
Good to know
- Late availability on dates sometimes comes up, so ask the team.
- Free parking is available on site.
- Contact the events team by email or phone to arrange a viewing.
Frequently asked questions
Can we have a ceremony and a blessing?
Yes. A civil ceremony takes place in the Hordern Room, followed by a blessing in the Victorian Chapel.
Where can we hold the wedding breakfast?
In either the Great Hall or the Dining Room.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking at the college is free.
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