Several years ago I lived in Edinburgh. Few British cites can compete with its beauty – nope, sorry Brighton! – and one of the biggest pleasures this fine city afforded was strolling down the hill towards the New Town (another … Continued
Did you know that the Regency gardens initialed the installation of the modern British garden? Or that it is the first point of call for migrating birds? Or that the Royal Pavilion boasts one of the only Regency gardens in … Continued
When I was a student in Brighton 25 years ago I became very used to seeing the iconic Royal Pavilion building during my everyday life in the city. I then discovered the story of this former royal palace being used … Continued
During the last, crucial phase of writing up and submitting my PhD thesis on the Royal Pavilion, I received an invitation to attend a gathering of scholars, curators and architects from around the world in Yinchuan, the capital of the … Continued
Want to get your kids away from the TV or their screens this summer? Short of cash or looking for something to do on a rainy day? Get some culture and head on down to one of Brighton’s museums or … Continued
The more I wander around the Royal Pavilion, the more I’m conflicted about George IV’s hilarious spending. It should be easy just to condemn outright: history doesn’t look kindly on him, especially now, with parallels bouncing around to today’s flashy … Continued
Tracy Anderson, a post-doctoral researcher from the University of Sussex, is delving into the real lives of the servants and staff who once walked the tiled corridors and the backstairs of the Pavilion. For three weeks now I have been … Continued
A silver wedding dress On 11 September 2012 the oldest surviving wedding gown in British royal history will go on display at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion. It was the wedding dress worn by Princess Charlotte of Wales, the only legitimate child … Continued
Last month, multi-million selling writer Peter James published his latest thriller Not Dead Yet, the eighth in the popular crime series featuring the charismatic and complex Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. All the Roy Grace novels are set in Brighton and … Continued
Staff at the Royal Pavilion & Museums celebrated a series of truly amazing announcements and events last week making it one of the most memorable in the service’s history. Read on to discover how the Beach Boys, Queen Victoria, the … Continued
The Royal Pavilion has played many roles in its lifetime, from pleasure palace to military hospital. We have recently uncovered evidence of another surprising use for the estate. As this postcard of the eastern lawns shows, the Pavilion has also … Continued
Two young women pace across a newly-ploughed field, buckets in hands, hair blowing in the wind. One has a potato in their left hand; both of their faces are slightly blurred, but they seem to be smiling wistfully, caught up … Continued
Are you a teacher looking for resources for your lessons? Here is a selection of free and reusable digital resources listed by topic. Art Visit Art UK and view digital copies of our paintings. Tip: You can search for paintings … Continued
Two ways in which you can enjoy our online offer outdoors. The Mindful Garden The Mindful Garden is an experimental audio tour of the Royal Pavilion Garden. Written and narrated by author and academic Craig Jordan-Baker, it can be found … Continued
Continuing this weeks Heritage Open Days theme of Hidden Nature, we take a look at some of the hidden flowers among the Royal Pavilion wallpaper. During Covid-lockdown the Royal Pavilion team of conservators and curators worked hard on rehanging the … Continued
Welcome to the start of this year’s Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture, 11 – 20 September. This year we have moved our activities online so get ready for a week of stories, music, art and … Continued
Now we’re officially in summer with lockdown easing, we’d like to take a moment to admire the glorious and colourful blooms in the Royal Pavilion Garden. As you’re increasingly out and about enjoying the sun, have a look and a … Continued
Whether preserved in our collections, on display in the Booth Museum, or living and breathing in the Royal Pavilion Garden, we can help you appreciate and enjoy the natural world. Nature at Home Written during the Covid-19 lockdown, the curatorial … Continued
Do you have children attending school at home? Or are you a teacher looking for additional resources? These PDF learning packs are based on our museum displays and collections but can easily be used at home. You may also want … Continued
Preston Manor is reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in Britain. In this episode Sophie talks to Chris Drake (Development and Operations Manager at Preston Manor), Paula Wrightson (Venue Officer), Lavender Jones (long-standing volunteer) and David Beevers … Continued
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