
Fortunately, Unfortunately
Created by: Woodingdean Primary School
Location: Forbidden Planet
Our book bench inspired the children to write their own story about a character called ‘Bob the Blob’. We then drew creative comic strip style illustrations to the story. We hope that people can enjoy reading ‘Fortunately, Unfortunately’ whilst sitting on the bench.
Opening times
Monday – 10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday – 10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday – 10:00 – 18:00
Thursday – 10:00 – 18:00
Friday – 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday – 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday – 11:00 – 17:00
Accessibility
Accessing the sculpture
This sculpture will be situated in the window of Forbidden Planet on West Street, so you do not need to enter the shop. Please note that West Street is on a hill down to the sea.
Public transport
Buses: Route 1/1X, 2, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 29A, 46, 77, 270 from Western Road and North Street.
Trains: Local and national trains are available from Brighton station. All platforms and trains are accessible with ramps and extra support available at request. There are also accessible ticket barriers. If you’re arriving via train, the nearest station will be Brighton. There is a step-free accessible route via Queens Road, around a 800-metre distance and a 10-minute journey:
- Head down Queens Road
- Cross to the junction of West Street
Bikes: The nearest Beryl Bay will be on Western Road/Marlborough Street. There is also another bay by Barclays Bank on North Street.
There are Sheffield racks outside Churchill Square for you to lock up your personal bike.
What to expect from the location
Noise Levels – 7/10.
Forbidden Planet is near one of the busiest places in Brighton and Hove, although the shop itself will be relatively quiet. Please note that there will be some crowds as this is a hub for shopping and eating, as well as people waiting for buses opposite the sculpture. There will be nearby traffic noise on Western Road, including sudden sirens and horns.
There are numerous bars, cafes, and restaurants nearby.
Parking
Churchill Square (Red). 350 metres away, around a 5-minute journey.
- Step-free accessible route via Regency Road:
- Turn left onto West Street (please note slight hill upwards).
- Disabled parking bays on every level of this car park.
- From £6.50 for 2 hours to £32 for 24 hours.
- 6am-10pm.
- Step-free accessible route via Regency Road:
Churchill Square (Green). 230 metres away, around a 4-minute journey.
- Step-free accessible route via Cannon Place (please note a slight hill going up towards Churchill Square), where you can turn right and cut through to Churchill Square.
- Disabled parking bays on every level of this car park.
- From £6.50 for 2 hours to £32 for 24 hours.
- 6am-10pm.
The nearest Blue Badge on-street parking bays will be on Cannon Place. There also a few disabled bays at the top of Queens Square. Please note that there is a slight hill on Queens Square leading up to these spots. Alternatively, you can use a Blue Badge on single or double yellow lines for up to three hours as long as no loading restrictions are in force.
Facilities
The nearest public toilets are within Churchill Square.
There is also a changing place toilet in Churchill Square. This can be found between Clarks and Pandora and includes a height-adjustable adult changing bench, a ceiling hoist, a peninsular toilet, an accessible shower, and a height-adjustable washbasin. This can be opened by Churchill Square staff and is open from 8am until 6pm Monday to Saturday, closing early at 5pm on a Sunday.
