Panorama taken from the rear of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. The profile is used as part of the logo for Brighton and Hove and is seen all around the city. The picture was taken on an overcast day in April 2009.

Royal Pavilion - Brighton visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Royal Pavilion' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from East Sussex.

The Royal Pavilion is one of the tourist attractions in Brighton. It was built between 1815 and 1822 by John Nash in Indo-Saracenic style, and surrounded by the Royal Pavilion Gardens, for the then Prince Regent, who became King George IV. The Prince Regent first visited Brighton in 1783, having been advised that the sea air was good for the health, and needed suitable accommodation.

After the death of George IV, the Royal Pavilion also used by King William IV, but fell out of favour with Queen Victoria, especially as the seaside resort became easily accessible to London after the arrival of the train. It was purchased by Brighton Council in 1850 and many of the rooms were used as assembly chambers.

Today parts of the building, such as the Music Room, Banqueting Room and Royal Bedrooms, are open to the public as a museum showing the opulent design and furnishings provided for the royal household. Many of the fixtures and fittings on display are copies of the originals. Parts of the Royal Pavilion may be hired for weddings, conferences and other purposes. Entry to the state rooms is ticketed, with prices on the pavilion website.

The Royal Pavilion
Brighton
UK
BN1 1EE

The Royal Pavilion is under a mile from Brighton Station on the A23, just east of The Lanes and close to Brighton Beach and Pier.