
Hill Park Birds of a Feather
Created by: Hill Park School
Location: Marks and Spencer Brighton
Our Book Bench celebrates the students of Hill Park School through the birds that represent our classes. From Year 7 to Year 11, each bird has been carefully painted by our pupils, with birds representing our younger classes in year 7 through to the larger flight birds representing our older students in year 11. Swans, Flamingos, Owls, Falcons, Kestrels, Puffins, Toucans, Ospreys, Parrots, Eagles, Jackdaws and Peacocks come together to create a colourful flock that reflects our school community. Every bird is unique, just like every student, and together they show how we learn, grow, and achieve side by side. This bench is a celebration of creativity, belonging and the journey we take through school.
Opening times
Monday – 08:30 – 18:00
Tuesday – 08:30 – 20:00
Wednesday – 08:30 – 20:00
Thursday – 08:30 – 20:00
Friday – 08:30 – 20:00
Saturday – 08:30 – 20:00
Sunday – 11:00 – 17:00 (Browsing available from 10:45)
Accessibility
Accessing the sculpture
The sculpture will be situated in the entrance to M&S opposite Churchill Square. It can be accessed via Western Road.
The pavements are wide and accessible but expect significant crowds and the possibility of building works outside.
Public transport
Buses: Routes 1/1X, 2, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 29A, 46, 77, 270 are available from the Churchill Square stops.
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. There is a step-free accessible route via Queens Road, around a 700-metre distance and a 10-minute journey:
- Head down Queens Road before turning right onto Air Road (the lane that cuts down by The Quadrant pub).
- From here you can cross using the accessible crossing.
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.
M&S 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).
- Turn left onto Western Road
- 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 M&S. These are upstairs and accessible by lift.
There is 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 the Sunday.
