Christmas Season at the Royal Pavilion
A Very Austen Christmas at the Royal Pavilion
22 November 2025 to 4 January 2026
Join us this festive season as Jane Austen’s much-loved characters pay a visit to George IV’s Royal Pavilion in search of Christmas cheer.
Discover the Royal Pavilion transformed for a Regency-style celebration
Father Christmas at the Royal Pavilion
29 November to 24 December
Meet Father Christmas in the magical setting of the Royal Pavilion this December.
Have a memorable Christmas outing
Storytime with Father Christmas
6 to 24 December
Step inside the beautiful Red Drawing Room and gather around as Father Christmas reads a funny, interactive, light-hearted and enchanting children’s story – custom-written and illustrated for this event.
Join us for a magical story time
Choirs return to the Royal Pavilion Music Room throughout December
1 – 21 December
This Christmas the glorious Music Room will once again be filled with festive cheer as local choirs from across the region bring their voices to the Royal Pavilion.
See who’s singing this Christmas
Austen Christmas Cream Tea
10 December
This Christmas, explore the Royal Pavilion and its Jane Austen inspired decorations, followed by a luxury Cream Tea with a touch of Regency elegance and a spoonful of Austen gossip!
Jane Austen & Brighton – with Alexandra Loske
16 December
This talk will delve into what Jane really thought about Brighton, what was Brighton like during her era and the big question, did she ever visit?
Hear all about Jane Austen & Brighton
Christmas Carol Concert
17 December
Join us in the sparkling Royal Pavilion for a special evening of Christmas carols performed by two talented Sussex based choirs.
Enjoy carols, wine and a mince pie
Christmas Banquets
12, 13, 19 & 20 December
The Royal Pavilion invites you to celebrate Christmas in regal splendour.
Regency Delights: A Very Austen Christmas Tour
7, 14, & 21 December
Mr. Henry Adams of Regency Delights most cordially invites you to A Very Austen Christmas at the illustrious Royal Pavilion.
At Preston Manor & Gardens
At Preston Manor & Gardens
Mince Spy Mystery
1 to 31 December
A Christmassy crime has been committed – one rogue elf has smashed open Mrs Claus’ treasured biscuit tin and run off with all the mince pies!
Can you solve the festive riddles, follow the merry clues and discover the long-eared perpetrator before time runs out and Christmas is ruined?
A huge thank you to our valued partner Stone Edge Conservation for sponsoring this year’s magnificent outdoor Christmas Tree at the Royal Pavilion.
