The Royal Pavilion in Brighton has sparked both controversy and admiration – it is a building that epitomises the excesses of the aristocracy in the Regency period in Britain. George IV, the Prince Regent, commissioned the designing and building of the palace. Many have criticised it for its grandiosity and ostentatious design, as it was built at a time of national uncertainty and distress, when the economy was struggling, and the ‘lower’ class was paying for the Prince Regent’s frivolities.

However, the Royal Pavilion in Brighton proves to be a source of intrigue and fascination, drawing many visitors to marvel at the architecture, antiques, art work and the grounds.

Royal Pavilion Brighton – The Rooms

There are a number of stunning rooms in the Pavilion that are home to many stories and tragedies. The Music Room, for example, is decorated by a hand-knotted Axminster carpet, and it played host to the Italian opera singer, Rossini, in 1823.

Royal Pavilion Brighton – Audio Guides & Children Tour

Audio guides are available in a range of languages: English, French, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Italian and Cantonese. There is also a children’s tour.

Accommodation near Royal Pavilion in Brighton

If you are looking for a bed and breakfast, hotel or guest house near the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, be sure to check our range of Brighton accommodation. We have over 40 bed and breakfasts in Brighton, all within walking distance to the Royal Pavilion.

Royal Pavilion Brighton – 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

Royal Pavilion Brighton – Admission Charges

Charges valid from 1 April 2009 until 31 December 2009

Adult: £8.80
Child (5-15): £5.10
Family tickets:
2 adults with up to 2 children: £22.70
1 adult with up to 2 children: £13.90

Groups of 15 or more
Adult: £7.90
Child: £4.60
Concessions (ID Required): £6.20

Royal Pavilion Brighton – How To Get There?

The Royal Pavilion is situated in the heart of Brighton’s city centre cultural quarter. It is close to the Lanes and North Laine shopping areas and only five minutes’ walk from the sea. It is just a 15 minutes’ walk from Brighton Rail station and is only a short ride by bus (there are bus stops outside the Royal Pavilion).

Royal Pavilion Address:

4/5 Pavilion Buildings
Brighton
BN1 1EE
UK