Royal Pavillion

Royal Pavillion

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.

What to see:
Some of what you can expect to see each season
early spring - flowering almond trees, flowering gorse and red-flowered heath, quince, snowdrops, primroses, wild daffodils and winter hellebores
full spring - hawthorn blossom, lilacs, laburnum trees, Spanish and purple broom, clumps of tulips, periwinkle, forget-me-nots, lilies and peonies
summer - rock rose, yellow broom, rosemary, lavender, 15 varieties of rose, peonies, hollyhocks, foxgloves, sweet Williams, blue larkspurs, poppies, daisies
early autumn - strawberry trees, hydrangeas, fuchsia, yellow late broom, tiger lilies, sunflowers, chrysanthemums, asters.


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

Getting Here:
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.

Address:
4/5 Pavilion Buildings
Brighton
BN1 1EE
UK

Admission charges:
Charges valid from 1 April 2010 until 31 March 2011

Are you a Brighton & Hove resident living within postcodes BN1, BN2, BN3 or BN41?
If so, you can enjoy reduced admission to the Royal Pavilion all year round.
Brighton & Hove Residents
£4.75 per adult with up to four accompanying children free (additional children £5.40 each)
Proof of residency required – e.g. council tax or utility bill.