Brighton Pavilion: just a few hours from London

Visit Brighton Royal Pavilion is a breathtaking palace influenced by Indian and Chinese design.

It was built for King George IV and features bright colors, stunning decorations and a captivating green garden.

Here's everything you need to know to visit the Royal Pavilion!

Brighton Pavilion: article summary

Brighton Royal Pavilion: at a glance

The Royal Pavilion Brighton was the former seaside pleasure palace of George, Prince of Wales. He later became Prince Regent, then King George IV.

Queen Victoria and William IV, George's successors, also used the Royal Pavilion. However, the Royal Pavilion was eventually sold to the city, Queen Victoria having chosen Osborne House as her new seaside residence.

Many years later, the building was used as a hospital for soldiers and was the first Indian hospital in Brighton.

The creation of a seaside pleasure palace

At the time of its purchase, the Royal Pavilion was a lodging house. In 1787, the Prince commissioned architect Henry Holland to enlarge the building.

This part was the Pavillon Marin, which had a neoclassical style with paintings by Biagio Rebecca.

Between 1815 and 1822, architect John Nash was responsible for remodeling the pavilion, and Frederick Crace and Robert Jones were in charge of the interior design. The building's appearance was strongly influenced by Indian and Chinese architecture.

Visit Brighton's Royal Pavilion

Before entering the Royal Pavilion, spend some time in the magnificent Pavilion Garden, part of the estate's grounds. It's an ideal place for a stroll, picnic and enjoy a cup of delicious coffee.

Inside, visitors can see :

• The banquet hall with its glittering chandeliers
• Large kitchen with modern technology
• The breathtaking living room
• A music room with a domed ceiling
• Royal rooms
• An Indian hospital gallery.

Brighton Royal Pavilion: What are the opening times?

You can visit this wonderful building on site:

• Monday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

How to get to the Royal Pavilion

You can access the Royal Pavilion in 5 different ways:

• On foot
• By bus
• By train
• By car
• By bike.

Local buses stop near the Pavilion on Old Steine, Brighton station is just 15 minutes away and Pool Valley bus station is 5 minutes.

If you're going by bike, you'll find the Pavillon on cycle path 2. you'll find bike racks nearby.

However, if you choose to come by car, there is no on-site parking in the center of Brighton where the Pavilion is located.

Brighton Royal Pavilion: how much does admission cost?

You can visit this site to :

• 17 £ per adult
• 10,50 £ per child

Make sure you buy your tickets in advance!

Brighton's Royal Pavilion is a must-see location just a few hours from London. On site, you can enjoy this magnificent residence and discover a royal seaside resort.

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