Brighton Pavilion
Sussex
Family Friendly 
History & Heritage An extravagant seaside palace built for George IV in an exotic mix of Indian and Chinese styles, now open to the public as a lavish museum.
Overview
Winter (Oct–March): 10:00–17:15 Recommended times
About
Constructed between 1787 and 1823, this ornate palace blends Regency architecture with Mughal-style domes and eastern interiors. You’ll explore opulent rooms such as the Banqueting Room, Music Room, and Queen Victoria’s Bedroom, all adorned with lavish décor and original fittings. The palace sits at the gateway to Brighton’s Regency Garden, restored to Nash’s original layout and now a serene complement to the extravagant building. Audio guides and optional guided tours bring the palace’s flamboyant history and royal anecdotes to life.Highlights
- The gilded Banqueting Room, with Chinese chinoiserie walls, opulent ceiling paintings and matching furniture.
- Queen Victoria’s Bedroom, featuring reinstated Chinese export wallpaper and regal furnishings.
- The Music Room, dominated by a Tiffany chandelier and decorative organ—an artistic highlight.
- The peaceful Regency Garden, laid out in formal 19th-century style with lawns and flowerbeds.
How to get here
Situated in the heart of Brighton, just a five-minute walk from Brighton Railway Station and opposite Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. From the station, exit towards Brighton Lanes, follow Old Steine, and you’ll see the Pavilion ahead.
How to get here
Situated in the heart of Brighton, just a five-minute walk from Brighton Railway Station and opposite Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. From the station, exit towards Brighton Lanes, follow Old Steine, and you’ll see the Pavilion ahead.
Getting here by bus...
City buses stop on Old Steine directly outside the Pavilion. Stop off and walk across the gardens to the entrance.
- National Rail Go to Website
- Brighton & Hove Buses Go to Website
- 700, Brighton to Portsmouth Go to Website
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