Royal Pavilion
Welcome to an extraordinary and extravagant pleasure palace.
Built for George, Prince Regent, at the turn of the 19th century, the Royal Pavilion is remarkable for its exotic oriental appearance both inside and out. This magnificent royal pleasure palace was revered by fashionable Regency society and is still a distinctive landmark for vibrant Brighton & Hove today.
For 200 years, John Nash’s extraordinary oriental fantasy, the Royal Pavilion, has been inextricably linked with the identity of Brighton.
It has provoked controversy, inspired fervent adulation and, throughout its colourful history, become one of the most instantly identifiable architectural images in the world.
It takes its unique character from the man for whom it was built, George IV, and its magnificent interior is a reflection of his personality and Regency reign. It was conceived as a monument to style, finesse, technological excellence and above all pleasure. It remains unequalled in its colossal ambition and glorious sense of joie de vivre.
Grounds and gardens
George IV’s original farmhouse had little land attached to it. As his financial position improved he was able to purchase parcels of land surrounding the palace to create the estate we see today.
The Royal Pavilion is home to some of the finest collections and examples of the chinoiserie style in Britain.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Opening times
The Royal Pavilion is open all year round
October to March 10am–5.15pm (last tickets at 4.30pm)
April to September 9.30am–5.45pm (last tickets at 5pm)
Closed only at Christmas
from 2.30pm on 24 December and all day on 25 and 26 December
Please Note: The Royal Pavilion is very busy during the summer months of July and August especially at the weekends. During this time we do not admit any unbooked groups. Please call our bookings team if you are bringing a group and they will be able to give you a time slot for entry.
Admission charges
| Charges valid from 1 April 2010 until 31 March 2011 |
| Adult |
£9.50 |
| Child (5-15) |
£5.40 |
| Family tickets |
| 2 adults with up to 2 children |
£24.40 |
| 1 adult with up to 2 children |
£14.90 |
| Concessions (ID required) |
| Seniors (60 or over) |
£7.50 |
| Students |
£7.50 |
| Unemployed |
£7.50 |
| Groups of 15 or more |
| Adult |
£8.55 |
| Child |
£4.85 |
| Concessions |
£6.75 |
How to get here
In the city
The Royal Pavilion is situated in the heart of Brighton’s city centre cultural quarter, close to the Lanes and North Laine shopping areas and only five minutes walk from the sea.
From Brighton Rail Station
The Royal Pavilion is just a 15 minute walk.
By bus
There are bus stops (for local buses) just outside the Royal Pavilion on Old Steine.
All local buses travelling into the city stop in North Street, just a five minute walk away.
From Pool Valley Coach Station
The Royal Pavilion is just a five minute walk.
National Express coaches arrive here from London and major London airports.
Parking
There are no on-site parking facilities in the Royal Pavilion grounds and parking around the Royal Pavilion and in the city is limited.
There is all day pay and display parking available along Madeira Drive (between Brighton Pier and the Marina) up to 20 minutes walk from the Royal Pavilion.
There are city centre car parks and NCP car parks close to the Royal Pavilion.
A Park and Ride service is available from Withdean Stadium in the north of the city. It is signposted from the A23 and enables you to park your car and catch a bus to the Royal Pavilion.
Coach parking
Coaches bringing visitors to the Royal Pavilion should drop passengers in Church Street and then park at Madeira Drive on the seafront.
For more information on bringing a group to the Royal Pavilion visit our dedicated area for Travel trade and groups.
Getting to the city
By road
London to Brighton is 60 miles/96 kilometres and takes around 1½ hours.
It takes just 45 minutes to get to Brighton from the M25, the London orbital motorway, travelling south along the M23 and A23.
By rail
London to Brighton by train takes less than an hour.
Regular services depart from London Bridge and London Victoria. Other services travel into the city along the coast from the east and west.
By sea
Brighton is just 30 minutes by road or rail from Newhaven Harbour where ferries arrive from Dieppe, France. Other major ports – Dover, Folkestone, Portsmouth – are up to two hours away by motorway.
By air
Brighton is just 30 minutes, by road or rail, from London Gatwick airport. There are regular coach and rail links from Gatwick to Brighton.
Address :
Royal Pavilion
4/5 Pavilion Buildings
Brighton
BN1 1EE
UK