The Keep – a new historical resource centre for East Sussex and Brighton & Hove

The Keep logo

We're building a new historical resource centre called The Keep. This is a major partnership project between East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and the University of Sussex.

What is The Keep and who is it for?

What's on offer at The Keep, including archives, rooms and facilities.

Where is The Keep?

There will be improvements to the area so that you can access the new building. Find out about the different access routes and how we will manage the building site.

Maps, plans and illustrations of the site and building

Download maps, images and proposed floorplans of The Keep.

Project timeline

The stages of the planning process set out by the Royal Institute of British Architects, and our next steps.

Consultation on The Keep

In the Spring of 2010 we asked for your views on the project and our plans.