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As stunning to the eye it is, The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, England, United Kingdom is a former royal residence. The building is indeed real feast for the senses, with a bit of interesting history thrown in. It has provoked controversy, inspired fervent adulation and, throughout its colorful history, become one of the most instantly identifiable architectural images in the world.

LOCATION

The Royal Pavilion is located in Brighton, England, United Kingdom. It was built in three stages, beginning in 1787, as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, who became the Prince Regent in 1811. It is often referred to as the Brighton Pavilion. It is built in the Indo-Saracenic style prevalent in India for most of the 19th century.

CLIMATE

Brighton, England has a marine west coast climate that is mild with no dry season, warm summers. Heavy precipitation occurs during mild winters which are dominated by mid-latitude cyclones. Seasonality is moderate.

TRANSPORTATION

Bus Services – Bus travel in Brighton & Hove is easy and convenient – most buses are the latest models with clean, comfortable interiors as well as easy access and priority seating for older people, disabled people and those with buggies or carrying children. Buses run every few minutes on main routes and there are plenty of city center bus stops (five color-coded metro lines run through central Brighton & Hove).

Volks Railway – Trains run every day until the end of the season weather permitting. There are also occasionally planned closures due to major events on the seafront, for example the London to Brighton bike ride. These are because of the high numbers of people who use the 12 crossings over the railway tracks to the beach on these days.

Taxis – Taxis are available 24 hours a day in Brighton & Hove.

WHAT TO SEE

Exhibitions and Displays

The Royal Pavilion hosts occasional temporary exhibitions and displays.

These include the Pavilion’s Contemporary series of art installations, and exhibitions in the Prince Regent gallery on the upper floor.

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The Banqueting Room

The elaborate Banqueting Room is highly theatrical in style, a perfect backdrop to the magnificent feasts that George IV would have offered his courtiers and guests.

Lengthy banquets often included up to 70 different dishes.