The Victoria Fountain was unveiled in 1846 to commemorate Queen Victoria's visit to Brighton.
The park was the location of the first recorded cricket match in Brighton, held in 1717.
The Brighton War Memorial was unveiled in 1922 and features a prominent carved stone cenotaph.
The fountain’s cast-iron base was refurbished in the 1990s to restore its original Victorian design.
Old Steine served as the site of a medieval ‘steyne’ or stone, which gave the area its name.
Old Steine Gardens is a triangular urban park in central Brighton that serves as a historic transit hub and memorial site. The park features the Victoria Fountain, an ornate cast-iron structure dating back to 1846, which marks the park's central point. It houses several prominent war memorials, including the Brighton War Memorial and the memorial to the Royal Sussex Regiment. The park is historically significant as the former site of the town's original cricket pitch before urban development transformed the area. It acts as a green thoroughfare connecting the Royal Pavilion grounds to the seafront. The garden layout includes formal flower beds, mature trees, and designated seating areas surrounding the central fountains and monuments. It is managed by Brighton and Hove City Council as a public open space.
The north side of the Victoria Fountain, looking back toward the Royal Pavilion.
Use the benches near the Victoria Fountain for the best vantage point to observe local street life.
Combine your visit with the adjacent Royal Pavilion gardens for a complete historical tour.
The area is a busy intersection, so remain aware of surrounding road traffic when crossing to the central plots.
Do not treat the war memorials as climbing structures or picnic tables; show respect for these designated remembrance areas.
