Guided Tours and Filming

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Guided Tours

As a private building, Embassy Court is normally closed to the public.  Guided tours offer an opportunity to see inside the building and hear its story.  Tours run all year round by prior arrangement and usually during Brighton Festival Fringe in May.

We are happy to run bespoke tours at times outside of the Fringe Festival, depending on volunteer availability. Please read the guidance below and  contact us to make an enquiry.

Tour Groups

The number of people we can accommodate on a tour is around 12 and tours are booked directly or through the Fringe Festival box office. For private tours, the group minimum number is 6.

Individuals wishing to book a tour should contact us.  We run a waiting list and when there are sufficient names to make a group, we offer out dates.

What does a tour include?
  • A guide, who will talk about the architect Wells Coates and the history of the building, including how it was rescued by its leaseholders
  • Tour from the foyer to the sun roof terrace, taking in a look at some of the original plans and fixtures (including the original kitchen on loan from Brighton Museum) and the growing archive and ending with the stunning rear aspect of the building
  • It should be possible to view inside an apartment as long as one is available
  • Tours will last at least 90 minutes
Cost

2026 – £12 / £10 concessions*

All tour visits must be arranged in advance.  For the Brighton Festival Fringe, tickets must be booked via their box office.  For private groups an invoice will be issued for payment ahead of the tour.

The tours are a fundraising activity for Bluestorm Ltd and money raised will goes into the future restoration of the building and arts-related projects.

Please do not bring young children or animals on a tour.

*Concessions:  full-time students/seniors (60+)

Accessibility

Embassy Court has no access for those using wheelchairs as the foyer has steps and the lifts terminate at the 10th floor.  Once on the 10th floor, there is another flight of stairs up to the archive and terrace so the tours are not suitable for those with mobility or indeed vertigo issues.

 

Filming

Embassy Court is a popular venue for filming and photo shoots, with its magnificent roof terrace, stylish foyer and smart apartments.  Productions set at Embassy Court include:

Mirrormask (2005): written by Neil Gaiman, produced by the Jim Henson Company and starring many stalwarts of the British film scene;

Grace ‘Dead Men’s Footsteps’ S2 E2 (2022): ITV drama from the book by Peter James, starring John Simms;

The Death of Bunny Munro (2025):  written by Nick Cave and starring Matt Baker.

If you are interested in using the building as a location, please  contact us to make an enquiry.

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