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A King's Estate: Historical Walking Tour - Sep & Oct

Royal Pavilion & Garden

6 September 2025 - ongoing
Join local historian Carol Homewood on a guided tour of the Royal Pavilion Estate. Tours September and October 2025.
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West Front of Royal Pavilion, 1826

COLOUR

Royal Pavilion & Garden

21 March to 19 October 2025
Discover a chromatic promenade through the Royal Pavilion.
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Royal Pavilion Colour exhibition poster

Days of Wonder: Press Play

Hove Museum of Creativity

25 October 2025
A fun, hands-on family day exploring early film and media through creative workhops inspired by the Play Back Exhibition.
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Spooky Storytime at Hove Museum

Hove Museum of Creativity

27 October 2025
Come and hear some fun spooky stories in the school holidays.
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Jaws N Claws

Booth Museum of Natural History

30 July to 27 October 2025
Family friendly live animal handling at the Booth Museum.
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Twisted Tales: Ghost Story Writing

Preston Manor & Gardens

28 October 2025
Step inside Brighton’s most haunted house for a masterclass in ghost-story writing.
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Art Club: Day of the Dead at Brighton Museum

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

29 October 2025
Celebrate Day of the Dead with a colourful, creative workshop for kids at Brighton Museum
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Ghostly Gatherings at Preston Manor

Preston Manor & Gardens

9 to 30 October 2025
Join us, and the spirits of Preston Manor, for a ghostly evening exploring what is purported to be one the most haunted houses in Britain! 
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Art Club: Day of the Dead at Hove Museum

Hove Museum of Creativity

30 October 2025
A vibrant, hands-on art workshop for ages 5–13 inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead, using Hove Museum’s colourful collection for creative inspiration.
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Passion, Power and Protest

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

25 October 2025 - ongoing
The Central Gallery at Brighton Museum reopens with a new exhibition all about people.
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Mae West Lips Sofa, designed by Salvador Dalí, 1937.

Storytelling at Brighton Museum

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

31 October 2025
Join us around the fire in the Archaeology gallery and hear some fun stories with a spooky twist.
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Pumpkin Picking & Spooky Fun at Preston Manor

Preston Manor & Gardens

23 October 2025 - ongoing
Pick Pumpkins this spooky season at Preston Manor & Gardens
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Pumpkin Picking Patch

Catching the Sun: Camera-less Photography

Hove Museum of Creativity

6 November 2025
Follow in the footsteps of photographic pioneers with artist Sam Hobbs in this relaxed and Alzheimer’s friendly workshop.
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Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories in the Collections: November

Hove Museum of Creativity

13 November 2025
Drop-in session at Hove Museum where Curators will be working in the galleries and talking about current projects
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Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories in the Collections

An Introduction to the Royal Pavilion - Every Saturday

Royal Pavilion & Garden

3 May 2025 - ongoing
Explore the opulent Royal Pavilion with expert-guided tours every Saturday at 2pm.
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Royal Pavilion Gardens May 2020

Behind Closed Doors Tour – Upper Chambers (Autumn)

Royal Pavilion & Garden

24 September 2025 - ongoing
Explore the first floor of the Royal Pavilion and discover spaces usually off-limits to visitors.
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Queen Victoria's Bedroom

Jane Austen at Christmas - In Conversation

Royal Pavilion & Garden

28 November 2025
Jane Austen at Christmas in conversation between Zack Pinsent & Dr Hillary Burlock.
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See the Sea

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

22 July 2023 to 30 November 2025
Sail through romantic seas and skies to views of today’s vibrant seafront.
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The West Pier, Brighton, is seen from about half way along it, looking landwards. The pier is thronged with figures in late Victorian dress. The seafront is seen from Preston Street to the Chain Pier at far right. Fishing boats at sea in right foreground

Preston Manor: A New Era

Preston Manor & Gardens

5 April to 30 November 2025
For the first time in five years, Preston Manor will reopen to the general public with a new visitor experience.
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Preston Manor web banner

Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories in the Collections: December

Royal Pavilion & Garden

9 December 2025
Drop-in session at The Royal Pavilion where Curators will be working in the galleries and talking about current projects
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Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories in the Collections

Behind Closed Doors Tour – Ground Floor (Sep-Dec)

Royal Pavilion & Garden

10 September 2025 - ongoing
Explore and discover servants’ corridors, mysterious hidden staircases and other secret spaces..
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The King's Apartment

Austen Christmas Cream Tea

Royal Pavilion & Garden

10 December 2025
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!
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Creative Kids Club

Hove Museum of Creativity

7 September to 14 December 2025
Different art activities that unite creative confidence, wellbeing, art and nature.
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Jane Austen & Brighton - with Alexandra Loske

Royal Pavilion & Garden

16 December 2025
Join Dr Alexandra Loske in the beautiful King William IV Room to hear about the connection between one of our greatest writers, and one of our greatest towns
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Alexandra Loske with Yale book

Christmas Carol Concert

Royal Pavilion & Garden

17 December 2025
Join us in the sparkling Royal Pavilion for a special evening of Christmas carols performed by two talented Sussex based choirs.
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Christmas Banquets

Royal Pavilion & Garden

12 to 20 December 2025
The Royal Pavilion invites you to celebrate Christmas in regal splendour.
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Storytime with Father Christmas – new for 2025! 

Royal Pavilion & Garden

6 to 24 December 2025
Join us for a magical story time with Father Christmas at the Royal Pavilion!
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Father Christmas at the Royal Pavilion

Royal Pavilion & Garden

29 November to 24 December 2025
Meet Father Christmas in the magical setting of the Royal Pavilion this December.
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Father Christmas

Basement & Tunnel Tours - Sep to Dec 2025

Royal Pavilion & Garden

9 September 2025 - ongoing
Go behind the scenes of servant life & WWII shelters in Brighton's most iconic palace. Tours from September to December.
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Tunnel Tour

Mince Spy Mystery

Preston Manor & Gardens

1 to 31 December 2025
Join us at Preston Manor for a brain-teasing, jovial Whodunnit with escape-room-style puzzles and (un)real elves!
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Preston Manor exterior April 2025

A Very Austen Christmas at the Royal Pavilion

Royal Pavilion & Garden

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.
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Royal Pavilion in snow

The In Crowd: Mod Fashion and Style 1958-1966

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

10 May 2025 to 4 January 2026
A fashion exhibition on Mod look, youth culture and the appeal of Mod style.
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Ben Sherman: The Decades

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

23 May 2025 to 4 January 2026
Ben Sherman celebrate its heritage and enduring influence on fashion and youth culture with this fashion retrospective installation.
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Herbarium: Flore de Petersbourg

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

15 July 2025 to 11 January 2026
Free with Brighton Museum admission See selected specimens from our oldest botany collection
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The Royal Pavilion Grand Regency Ball

Royal Pavilion & Garden

6 to 8 February 2026
The Royal Pavilion Grand Regency Ball, hosted by Zack Pinsent, is an immersive weekend like no other!
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regency ball

The Royal Pavilion Grand Regency Ball - Duke & Duchess Package

Royal Pavilion & Garden

6 to 8 February 2026
The Royal Pavilion Grand Regency Ball, hosted by Zack Pinsent, is an immersive weekend like no other!
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the regency ball

The Royal Pavilion Grand Regency Ball - Lord & Lady Package

Royal Pavilion & Garden

6 to 8 February 2026
The Royal Pavilion Grand Regency Ball, hosted by Zack Pinsent, is an immersive weekend like no other!
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Regency Ball at the Royal Pavilion

The Royal Pavilion Grand Regency Ball - The Regent’s Package

Royal Pavilion & Garden

6 to 8 February 2026
The Royal Pavilion Grand Regency Ball, hosted by Zack Pinsent, is an immersive weekend like no other!
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Regency Ball at the Royal Pavilion

What's in the box?

Hove Museum of Creativity

2 October 2025 to 1 April 2026
What's in the box at Hove Museum of Creativity
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Play Back Forward

Hove Museum of Creativity

4 October 2025 to 12 April 2026
Step into a cinematic time machine with Play Back Forward - a playful and immersive exhibition celebrating Brighton & Hove’s early film pioneers.
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