Our Vision

Group would like to see a space that is used and enjoyed by people of all ages, where the use is appropriate for this urban and historic setting.

What are the St. Nicholas Green Spaces?

The three open spaces are many things to many people! They are all different and each one has a separate character They all form a vital green lung in the centre of the city for recreation and quite enjoyment. They also form the curtilage to the listed and historic church (the oldest building in Brighton).

Although, technically they are not a parks the use is very similar on how parks are used e.g.. dog walking, relaxation etc. The spaces are all public open space as the responsibility for their care had previously transferred to the Council.

To others they are the churchyards and former burial grounds of St. Nicholas Church, although many of the gravestones have been relocated to the edge or have been removed. 

Why are we not called the Friends of Open Spaces?

The Group has the same aims and objectives as other Friends of a park groups. However, our complication is that a there is already a ‘ Friends of St Nicholas Church’  who are interested mainly in the fabric of the historic church ( although their remit can include the churchyard).

Therefore, it was felt our name should clearly separate us from Church and its own Friends Group. However, we do enjoy their support and hope to work together on future projects.