A luxurious palace, for a long time it was the residence of kings by the sea. The style of the palace’s architecture is called Indo-Saracenic. It is a mixture of Moorish, Indian and Chinese architecture. Luxury and grandeur can be seen in everything – both in the design of facades and interiors. Currently, the pavilion houses a museum, and the luxurious halls can be rented for a gala event.
Located on the south coast of England, Brighton remains one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the United Kingdom – it attracts millions of tourists from all parts of Britain and around the world with its architectural monuments and magnificent views of the surrounding nature.
The Royal Pavilion is the most remarkable structure in Brighton and Hove. It is the former residence of the kings in the south of Great Britain. The luxurious palace complex is designed in Indo-Saracenic style.
Creation history
The Royal Pavilion was built on the site of an old mansion house. In 1815 the Prince of Wales and future King George IV ordered a royal residence to be built here. The task was undertaken by the architect John Nash and it took seven years to build this masterpiece.
George IV delighted with the residence, and later King William IV inhabited it, but Queen Victoria was not taken with the oriental palace. So in 1849 the Royal Pavilion was transferred to the city government.
The architecture of the Royal Pavilion features minarets, domes, and oriental decorative elements inherent in the 19th century Indian style.
Today the Brighton Pavilion is used for a pleasant and unforgettable vacation for tourists and visitors – it is visited by about 400,000 people annually. Parts of the Brighton Pavilion halls are rented out for weddings and other private events.
Visitor Information
Address: 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton BN1 1EE.
Opening hours: daily (except December 25-26).
October to March 10am to 5.15pm;
April to October 9.30 to 5.45pm.
*The ticket office closes 45 minutes before the end of the pavilion.
Tickets cost: adults £12.15; students and senior citizens (60+) £10.80; children aged 5-15 £7.20.