The Regency Town House

12/10/2026

Minimum wage? You must be joking!
It's 1837 and the housekeeper and butler need more staff. Fancy working as a parlour maid or footman? Be careful what you wish for.

Mrs Finnegan and Mr Cubbage are back with another tour of The Regency Town House in Brunswick Square, but this time they want to recruit kitchen skivvies, footmen and parlour maids.

This is the history of the ordinary every day in the first few months of Queen’s Victoria’s reign. It is told with humour by a housekeeper and butler who do not always see eye to eye and celebrates the lives of many of our ancestors, the men and women whose hard work behind the scenes allowed the luxurious Regency terraces to function.

All that plus scrumptious tea and cake and a copy of Mrs Finnegan's 'masterpiece', her Guide to Love, Life and Laxatives (usual price £9.99) Tickets available from Eventbrite £20 + booking fee

03/10/2026

The Last Halloween

Sat 31st October
6:00pm and 7:30pm

Are you ready to face the undead in one of Brighton’s most atmospheric and eerie buildings?

Welcome to the world of the malicious never-alive that lurk in the dark basement at Number 10 Brunswick Square.

Get your ticket here: https://bit.ly/4rMNkhw

26/09/2026

The Last Halloween at The Regency Town House

Are you ready to face the undead in one of Brighton & Hove’s most atmospheric and eerie buildings?

On Saturday 31 October, we’ll be opening Number 10 Brunswick Square after dark for two special performances of ‘The Last Halloween’.

Descend the steps worn by 200 years of servants’ feet and into the dark basement rooms of the house, where shadows, secrets and some rather unsettling characters await.

Why The Last Halloween? We’ll tell you more on the night…

Tickets are available on Eventbrite:

Are you ready to face the undead in one of Brighton’s most atmospheric and eerie buildings?

19/09/2026

We’re opening our doors again tomorrow for the final day of this year’s Heritage Open Days

Come and have a look around The Regency Town House and visit our ‘Is there a doctor in the house?’ exhibition.

And while you’re here, pop down to our Regency Kitchen Tea Room for cream teas and lots of delicious homemade cake 🍰☕️

Sunday 20 September, 12-4pm
13 Brunswick Square, Hove
Free admission

Come and say hello!

https://www.rth.org.uk/whats-on HODS2026

16/08/2026

Brunswick Festival is in full swing on the Square!

If you’re out enjoying the festivities and fancy a cuppa and something sweet, pop in and see us at The Regency Town House at No. 13.

Our tearoom is tucked away downstairs in the kitchen, where it’s lovely and cool - a perfect little escape from the bustle outside.

Tea and homemade cake until 4pm. House open until 5pm

Free admission
Dogs welcome

Come and say hello 👋🏼

03/08/2026

Step inside The Regency Town House during the Brunswick Square Festival!

We’ll be opening our doors on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August, from 11am-5pm, and everyone is welcome (including doggies).

Explore our House Collections Exhibition, featuring historic maps and street plans, the Denman and Jackson collections, and some of the many curious objects usually tucked away in the house. You can also admire beautiful historic costumes from the Marion May collection (the oldest item is from the 1780s!) - and perhaps try on a bonnet or two.

When you’re ready for a breather from the festivities in the Square, come and cool down in our dog-friendly house, discover some local history and refuel with a slice of homemade cake in our 200-year old basement kitchen.

Where: The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square
When: Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August
💛 House open 11am-5pm
💛 Tea Room open 12 noon-4pm
Free admission and dog friendly

Looking forward to seeing you!

30/07/2026

With Brighton Pride just around the corner, we’re delving into the stories of some of Brunswick’s LGBTQI+ residents and visitors.

Brunswick Square - home to The Regency Town House at number 13, and now closely associated with Trans Pride Brighton - has q***r history woven through its streets. Brighton has long drawn artists, writers and people seeking the freedom to live differently, attracted by its seaside glamour and its famously open-minded community.

One of Brunswick’s earliest notable q***r residents was Edward Carpenter, pictured here around 1900 with his partner, George Merrill (image 1). Born at the family home at 45 Brunswick Square in 1844, Carpenter attended Brighton College and later wrote about his growing “friendly attraction” to other men.

A pioneering socialist, writer and campaigner for sexual freedom, Carpenter published *The Intermediate S*x* in 1908. His work challenged contemporary attitudes towards same-sex relationships and helped lay some of the groundwork for later movements for equality and bodily autonomy.

A century later, another q***r icon passed through the neighbourhood. In February 1944, the gender-nonconforming artist Gluck (image 2) stayed with Edith Shackleton Heald at the now-demolished Beaufort Hotel on Brunswick Place while exhibiting paintings at Steyning Grammar School.

According to Gluck’s biographer, the pair spent their holiday drinking tea at the Royal Pavilion and taking day trips to nearby towns, while Gluck telephoned their lover, Nesta Obermer, in the evenings. Not long after the trip, Gluck and Edith began a relationship and went on to share their lives for many years.

Another q***r resident of this period was the landscape designer Peter Coats. His autobiography fondly recalls his top-floor flat at 36 Brunswick Terrace, which he rented for just £90 a year. Overlooking the sea, it was one of his first experiments in interior design and was filled with second-hand treasures, including a papier-mâché chair. Image 3 shows the interior of Coats’s later home in Albany, London.

These stories were uncovered through the newsletters of Brighton Ourstory (https://www.brightonourstory.co.uk/). These were recently digitised for The Keep by one of our volunteers.

Happy Pride to all our readers celebrating in Brighton and beyond! 🏳️‍🌈

26/07/2026

The Townhouse is open today for you to explore some of the fascinating collections we've gathered over many years.

And downstairs in our regency kitchen we are serving homemade cakes and a proper cup of tea.

What: Open House with a history exhibition & tea rooms
When: Sunday 26th July
Exhibition open 11.00am-5.00pm
Tea Room open 12 noon-4.00pm

Admission is free.

Hope to see you later!

14/07/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what treasures are tucked away inside The Regency Town House, now is your chance to come and have a good nose around!

On Sunday 26th July we’re throwing open our doors to give visitors the chance to explore some of the fascinating collections we’ve gathered over many years.

There’ll be historic maps and town plans, architectural drawings, decorative mouldings, silhouettes and all manner of fascinating objects, each with a story to tell about Brunswick Town, the people who lived here, and the changing face of our neighbourhood.

Once you’ve had your fill of history, do make your way to our Tea Room, where homemade cakes, a proper cup of tea and a warm welcome await. We can’t think of a nicer way to spend a summer afternoon.

What: Open House with a history exhibition & tea rooms
When: Sunday 26th July
Exhibition open 11.00am–5.00pm
Tea Room open 12 noon–4.00pm

Admission is free.

We do hope you’ll join us - and if you’re out for a stroll with the dog, they’re very welcome to come along too.

26/06/2026

Step back into 1831 and discover Brunswick Town through the eyes of a Regency gentleman.

Join us on Sunday 5th July for a unique guided walk through one of Brighton & Hove’s finest Regency neighbourhoods. Your guide, Mr Henry Adams, never breaks character as he shares the stories, history and personalities that brought Brunswick Town to life.

After the walk, return to The Regency Town House for a traditional afternoon tea with homemade cakes, sandwiches and scones in our beautiful period setting.

Some tickets remaining for the 1:15pm tour:
http://bit.ly/4whKxhr

Whether you’re a local, a history enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable afternoon, we’d love to welcome you.