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Austen Christmas Cream Tea

10 December 2025

What’s on

Catching the Sun: Camera-less Photography

6 November 2025
Follow in the footsteps of photographic pioneers with artist Sam Hobbs in this relaxed and Alzheimer’s friendly workshop.

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

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

An Introduction to the Royal Pavilion - Every Saturday

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

Behind Closed Doors Tour – Upper Chambers (Autumn)

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

Jane Austen at Christmas - In Conversation

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

Preston Manor: A New Era

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.
Preston Manor web banner

See the Sea

22 July 2023 to 30 November 2025
Sail through romantic seas and skies to views of today’s vibrant seafront.
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

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

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

Austen Christmas Cream Tea

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!

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

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

Creative Kids Club

7 September to 14 December 2025
Different art activities that unite creative confidence, wellbeing, art and nature.

Jane Austen & Brighton - with Alexandra Loske

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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Christmas Carol Concert

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

Christmas Banquets

12 to 20 December 2025
The Royal Pavilion invites you to celebrate Christmas in regal splendour.

Regency Delights : A Very Austen Christmas Tour

7 December 2025 - ongoing
This Christmas explore the Royal Pavilion on this Jane Austen inspired tour presented by Regency Delights.

Father Christmas at the Royal Pavilion

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

Storytime with Father Christmas – new for 2025! 

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

Basement & Tunnel Tours - Sep to Dec 2025

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

Mince Spy Mystery

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!
Preston Manor exterior April 2025

The In Crowd: Mod Fashion and Style 1958-1966

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

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.
Royal Pavilion in snow

Ben Sherman: The Decades

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.

Herbarium: Flore de Petersbourg

15 July 2025 to 11 January 2026
Free with Brighton Museum admission See selected specimens from our oldest botany collection

The Royal Pavilion Grand Regency Ball

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

The Royal Pavilion Grand Regency Ball - Duke & Duchess Package

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

The Royal Pavilion Grand Regency Ball - Lord & Lady Package

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

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

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

What's in the box?

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

Play Back Forward

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.