Palaces · South East England
Royal Pavilion
Also known as: Pafiliwn Brighton
Royal Pavilion — former royal residence located in Brighton, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aquarium · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Royal Pavilion is a palace in the United Kingdom — a residence built or used by royalty, the aristocracy, or a bishop. Records date its origin to 1787. Designed by John Nash. Built in the Indo-Saracenic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Owned by George IV of the United Kingdom. Part of Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "former royal residence located in Brighton, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.8224°, -0.1377°.
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Heritage listing
The Royal Pavilion (also known as the Brighton Pavilion) and its surrounding gardens form a Grade I listed former royal residence in Brighton, England. Beginning in 1787, it was built in three stages as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, who became the Prince Regent in 1811, and King George IV in 1820. It is built in the Indo-Saracenic style prevalent in India for most of the 19th century. The current appearance, with its Mughal inspired features such as bulbous domes, chhatri-topped minarets and cusped arches, is the work of the architect John Nash, who extended the building starting in 1815.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Royal Pavilion (also known as the Brighton Pavilion) and its surrounding gardens form a Grade I listed former royal residence in Brighton, England. Beginning in 1787, it was built in three stages as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, who became the Prince Regent in 1811, and King George IV in 1820. It is built in the Indo-Saracenic style prevalent in India for most of the 19th century. The current appearance, with its Mughal inspired features such as bulbous domes, chhatri-topped minarets and cusped arches, is the work of the architect John Nash, who extended the building starting in 1815. George IV's successors William IV and Victoria also used the Pavilion, but Queen Victoria decided that Osborne House should be the royal seaside retreat, and the Pavilion was sold to the city of Brighton in 1850.
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Background
History
The Prince of Wales, who later became King George IV, first visited Brighton in 1783, at the age of 21. The seaside town had become fashionable as a result of the residence of George's uncle, Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland, whose tastes for fine cuisine, gambling, the theatre, and general fast living the young prince shared, and with whom he lodged in Brighton at Grove House. In addition, the Prince of Wales was advised by his physician that the seawater and fresh air would be beneficial for his gout. In 1786, under a financial cloud with investigations by Parliament for the extravagances incurred in building Carlton House, London, the prince rented a modest, erstwhile farmhouse facing…
Visiting
The purchase of the Royal Pavilion from Queen Victoria, by Brighton, marked the beginnings of the site's attraction as a tourist destination. The Royal Pavilion has been changed from a private residence to a public attraction under civic ownership. Today, around 200,000 people visit the Royal Pavilion annually. General filming and photography are permitted inside the Royal Pavilion. Many of the items in the palace are on loan, in particular from HM The King.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8224, -0.1377
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN1 1FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brighton Pavilion
- Established
- 1787
- Nearest railway station
- Aquarium — 0.5 km
- Official site
- brightonmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q62364 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Royal Pavilion (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brighton royal pavilion Qmin.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Pavilion?
- Royal Pavilion is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN1 1FN), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- When was Royal Pavilion built?
- Built or established in 1787. Designed by John Nash.
- Who owns Royal Pavilion?
- Royal Pavilion is owned by George IV of the United Kingdom.
- Is Royal Pavilion a listed building?
- Royal Pavilion is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Does Royal Pavilion charge admission?
- Royal Pavilion typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Royal Pavilion?
- The nearest railway station is Aquarium, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN1 1FN.