Sights · Our pick in Brighton
Royal Pavilion
The prince’s pleasure palace
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About Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion stands in its gardens in the centre of Brighton. Built as the seaside home of the Prince of Wales, later George IV, and remodelled by John Nash, it is run by Brighton & Hove Museums; book tickets on their website.
Why it's on our list
- Regency interiors
- In the centre of town
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Royal Pavilion before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Royal Pavilion, as the crow flies.
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront0.2 mi4 min walk
- Hotel du Vin Brighton0.2 mi5 min walk
- The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel & Spa0.3 mi6 min walk
- Harbour Hotel Brighton0.3 mi6 min walk
- Drakes0.3 mi7 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Royal Pavilion are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest railway stations
- BrightonRail0.5 mi9 min walk
- London Road (Brighton)Rail1.0 mi20 min walk
Key sights
- Brighton Dome0.1 miWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- The Lanes0.1 miWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- The North Laine0.3 miWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Palace Pier0.3 miWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Brighton i3600.6 miWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Hove Lawns1.2 miWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Preston Park1.8 miWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
Railway stations
- Brighton station0.5 miWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- London Road (Brighton) station1.0 miWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Hove station1.7 miWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Preston Park station1.8 miWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min