What was the royal pavilion used for?

What was the royal pavilion used for?

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.

Is Brighton Pavilion National Trust?

The Royal Pavilion, Brighton / 3191139 | National Trust Collections.

Is Brighton pavilion National Trust?

Is the Brighton Pavilion National Trust?

What’s the history of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton?

The Royal Pavilion is an exotic palace in the centre of Brighton with a colourful history. Built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this historic house mixes Regency grandeur with the visual style of India and China. A Prince’s…more

How many people visit the Royal Pavilion each year?

Today, around 400,000 people visit the Royal Pavilion annually. General filming and photography is permitted inside the Royal Pavilion. Many of the items in the palace are on loan, in particular from HM The Queen. The Royal Pavilion is licensed as a venue for weddings.

When did the government sell the Royal Pavilion?

After her last visit to Brighton in 1845, the Government planned to sell the building and grounds. The Brighton Commissioners and the Brighton Vestry successfully petitioned the Government to sell the Pavilion to the town for £53,000 in 1850 under the Brighton Improvement (Purchase of the Royal Pavilion and Grounds) Act 1850.

How old do you have to be to go to the Royal Pavilion?

*We welcome all unaccompanied children aged 14 and over to all our sites. Children under the age of 14 will need to be accompanied by a person aged over 16. If you live in Brighton & Hove or are a regular visitor, this pass will provide you with unlimited access to our museums for a year.