The Royal Pavilion has a colourful history stretching back over 200 years. Built as the seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, it has also served as a civic building, First World War hospital, and has become a true icon of Brighton.
The Royal Pavilion has a colourful history stretching back over 200 years. Built as the seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, it has also served as a civic building, First World War hospital, and has become a true icon of Brighton.
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Following the easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions we are working on reopening our museums with appropriate safety measures. We are aiming to reopen the Royal Pavilion in late July to early August.
