The Great Kitchen

Western perspective on Indian and Chinese architecture! Royal Pavilion was my favourite stop in Brighton and I am so glad I decided to visit the palace on my day trip. Embedded in the rich history of the royal traditions and impeccably restored by Brighton and Hove Museums, the tour takes you from George IV's vision for the Pavilion to WW1 where parts of the Pavilion and the Brighton Dome served as a military hospital for the Indian Army. Entry ticket for adults is £19 with options to pay a minimal fee for paper and/or audio guides. The ticket allows for unlimited entries to the Pavilion for a year.

The staff were so very helpful. Disability friendly . Stunning place grand decadent. Full of history and the way the kitchen display was played out as it was true to the time. Affordable prices are somewhere I would recommend to family and friends and the world of Google maps. Even with the outside being restored, it doesn't interrupt this beautiful part of Brighton history. Many thanks to staff for making it a great visit

Why should you visit Brighton Pavilion? I tell you. When you arrive there you believe that you are in India, in some Aladin Palace, because the exterior architecture is inspired by Indian culture, but when you go in you step in Chinese Imperial Palace and SURPRISE, it's the Price George de Wales Palace. Amazing!

We expected spending an hour, maybe 1½ hours there, but ended up spending almost 3 hours. No, no, don't worry, you can spend less, but it is very much possible to spend there a lot of time without noticing. Beautiful place, so many interesting details... I would only suggest to their audio guides programmer to make sure when guide tells you to press something, there must be something there instead of "nothing in this section". ;)

The Royal Pavilion, once a regal abode in Brighton, has metamorphosed into a captivating museum. Its architectural silhouette, redolent of India, distinctly distinguishes itself amid the urban landscape of Brighton. Crafted in the Indo-Saracenic style, this palace-inspired edifice stands as a paramount example of its kind in Europe, a rarity in the architectural tapestry of the continent. Listed as a Grade II heritage site, the Pavilion is a testament to exquisite design. An enchanting and exotic masterpiece, the Pavilion shelters sumptuous interiors that exude opulence, leaving an indelible impression of artistry and grandeur.

The heady mix of emotions stirred by a visit to one place is a bit of a shock. I am still digesting how a line of possibly mad family members had access to spend beyond their means, enjoy pleasures beyond their means and yet enjoy support of the masses. Such a knowledgeable and informative team work here it is easy to touch the past. Skills I stand in awe to admire took three hours observing. Listening to commentary on my device, taking in answers to questions and musing at the many levels of conflicting energies that eventually gave us a wonderful insight into frivolous times not that long ago. Truly a moving experience up there with the best movie. Is it Schindler's list or dare I suggest others that raise a similar number of questions of our fellow man? Fantastic place. Made even better by the staff.

Amazed at the opulence and indulgence of the place. The banquette hall for private parties is indeed spectacular. Built as a luxurious retreat for King George IV, this extravagant building marries Eastern opulence with Regency grandeur. To get the self guided tour device to hear about King George IV's extravagant lifestyle, tales of lavish parties, exotic animals, and a king who loved the finer things in life. The ending though, was a tad sad. It's a must-see on trip to Brighton.

The palace is so unashamedly opulent and almost kitsch in its Western interpretation of Asia, you gotta just LOVE it cos it is truly one of its kind! Every room has been painstakingly restored, as recent as 2018. And while it costs £18 to enter, it's valid for multiple visits within 1 year. Make sure you bring your own earphones and download the audio guide for only £1, otherwise you can rent the audio set for £3.