Where Stories Begin
Created by: Queen’s Park Primary School
Location: Whitehawk Library
Created by pupils at Queen’s Park School, Where Stories Begin celebrates the power of imagination and storytelling. The bench features a variety of settings and scenes designed to spark curiosity and inspire new adventures. Whether children imagine distant worlds, exciting journeys, or everyday tales, each section offers the beginning of a new story. We hope this bench will inspire children and adults in our community, and across Brighton, to write stories and create joy for themselves and others.
Opening times
Monday – 09:00 – 18:00 Libraries Extra *
Tuesday 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday – 09:00 – 18:00 Libraries Extra
Thursday – 09:00 – 17:00
Friday – 09:00 – 17:00 Libraries Extra
Saturday – 09:30 – 16:00
Sunday – Closed
* Libraries Extra is only open to Brighton & Hove Library Card holders who have upgraded their card to Libraries Extra. More information about Libraries Extra can be found by clicking this link.
Accessibility
Accessing the sculpture
The sculpture will be situated in Whitehawk Library. The entrance to Whitehawk Library is on Whitehawk Road.
The street has good width pavements and expect cars around due to the nearby school and community hub. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
By Bus – Route 1, 1X/7 with 20 min walk
By Train – If you’re arriving via train, the nearest station to the sculpture will be Brighton Station. We recommend travelling by bus from Brighton Station.
Public transport
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.
The nearest Beryl Bay to the sculpture will be on Whitehawk Road at the junction of Arundel Road.
There is a covered cycle rack outside the Community Hub.
What to expect from the location
Noise Levels – 1/10.
Whitehawk Library is generally a quiet library.
At school start and end times it may be busy in the vicinity.
Parking
Directly outside Whitehawk Library.
The nearest Blue Badge parking bay outside. 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 will be within Whitehawk Library.
The nearest changing place will be at The Colonade on Brighton Seafront. We recommend using local bus services to access this Changing place toilet.
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