Brighton bandstand cordoned off and closed for a month

The bandstand on Brighton beach has been cordoned off with Heras fencing to allow contractors to work on it.

Brighton and Hove City Council commissioned the repairs to “preserve and maintain” the historic structure for future generations.

First opened in 1884, the bandstand was restored to its original condition and reopened in 2009.

Work started on March 4 to remove the existing timber fretwork and replace it with plywood which can tolerate the seaside weather conditions.

The bandstand is closed for refurbishment works (Image: Rob Porter-Jones)

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Edging tiles on the bandstand walkway will be removed and replaced with new asphalt known as a “drip detail” which allows water to fall off easily.

Brighton Bandstand in 1988 (Image: Ben Brooksbank)

Woodwork and metalwork will be redecorated too.

Designed by Phillip Lockwood a Brighton borough surveyor, the bandstand is considered to be one of the finest examples of a Victorian bandstand still surviving in England today.

A spokesman for Cheesmur Building Contractors, which is carrying out the work, said: “We thank you for your understanding and patience during this works and apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused.”

Carpentry will begin tomorrow and the bandstand is due to reopen on March 30.