Royal Pavilion Brighton Admission Ticket

We had such a great experience visiting Brighton Pavilion! The lovely Barry happened to meet me at the entrance on the Friday, helped me with a couple of queries and we got chatting. I came back the next day with my husband for our tour and again met Barry, who is a true gent. Myself and my husband really enjoyed his easy conversation and sense of humour. Cathy in admissions was also very cheerful, helpful and patient with my questions. Jane (possibly Jenny - her arm was in a cast) was our tour guide for the behind the scenes tour and she was so informative and personable. I work in heritage tourism as a tour guide and our visit to the Royal Pavilion was just top class! The property is so beautifully maintained and presented. I’ll be recommending a visit to anyone travelling to Brighton and if I ever happen move there I’ll be applying for a job as a tour guide! ☺️ Thanks to all for a wonderful visit.

Fascinating building both inside and out, ticket desk staff were great and so was one of the guides in one of the rooms, however the rest seemed to be more interested in their phones than engaging with visitors. As English heritage members we got a discount on admission which made it more reasonable than paying full price which is maybe a little too much, especially once you add the cost of an audio guide which you did really need. Magnificently opulent rooms, especially the dinning room and the music room also good to learn more about its turbulent history and its use after no longer under royal ownership. Well worth a visit.

I have wanted to visit the pavilion for a long time as it's such a beautiful building and I love history. The admission fee was quite expensive for my daughter and I, but we decided to treat ourselves. We didn't buy the audio guide, as in other museums, these aren't necessary as there are information signs to read - unfortunately the Pavilion doesn't offer these in each room so we were a bit unsure what we were looking at sometimes. It was only 2/3 through the tour, that there was a room with information and the history of The Royal Pavilion. We enjoyed looking at artworks and some of the decor of the building, particularly learning about the war history. The paintings were interesting and the architecture stunning in the rooms. The staff were friendly and on hand to answer any questions which was great, but both my daughter and I left feeling a bit underwhelmed.

Fantastic. Well worth the effort to go to. Amazing building inside and out. Staff inside really helpfull. Go. There is a great little coffee shop in the gardens in a nice quiet area. Very good as well.

Absolutely stunning building did not disappoint. Our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. We were a group of 16 and I was in a wheelchair (provided by the venue - thank you). We were treated very well and it was a really special experience.

Very knowledgeable staff who can give you a lot of information about the history. Absolutely beautiful and extravagant decorations you will not see anywhere else.

Been visiting Brighton for years and finally made it to the Pavillion. Such an interesting story behind the building. Would highly recommend getting the audio guide as it brought each room to life.

This experience was beyond any expectation! The art and design contained in the Pavilion is mind blowing. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting London as it is a short hour away in Brighton which is also lovely.

A return visit after several years. You walk around on your own. Audio guides available if you want them. Late in the day it was very quiet so we almost had it to ourselves. The room stewards were exceptionally helpful but not overpowering. You can take photos everywhere.

I didn’t have any expectations of what the Pavillion would be like, but I really enjoyed the opulence, the history of it that was quite interesting and the fact that you didn’t really need an audio guide, cause the history was told all through it in texts. I found the history of the building being a war hospital for Indian soldiers and the colonial heritage being particularly interesting. Well done Brighton city!

Took us 45 mins to tour this dreary Pavillion. The outside is intriguing but inside definitely disappoints from the start. We understand why it is gloomily lit but to be honest the Chinese dragon styling of the decor is ridiculously opulent and in the most part restoration, not original. The most interesting aspect was the video about the structure and tunnels, and the display on the wartime use by Indian soldiers. We paid £21 for both of us (2 for 1 offer if travelling by train) and glad we didn’t pay full price. At that price I won’t pay the extra for an audio guide - and having since read other reviews I didn’t realise that the QR codes in rooms gave more info. Some info boards with large print would be helpful. And repetitive requests for donations etc - I can see why the dragon activities are there for little ones but for me - I was pleased to finally get to the exit.

Lovely building! Fun to see. Loved learning about George IV, we purchased the automated tour, it worked well.

I went under duress - I really don't like Georgian and Regency stuff. But I was really pleasantly surprised. Knee deep in dragons (actually mostly wyverns), and bamboo decorations (designed by someone who'd never seen bamboo!) Almost all Chinese (our fake Chinese), set in an Indian palace - "make up your mind!" Quirky and really interesting - what you can do with unlimited money and a crazy imagination.

Interesting building, the guide explained a lot about the building, very friendly staff, highly recommended when in Brighton.

We travel over 100 miles by train every year with our adult grandson to Brighton & we wanted him to see the Brighton Pavilion. (we visited a few years ago) To the positives first, we all agreed that it's a stunningly beautiful place & well worth the admission fee. What disappointed us was the lack of information. We were asked if we wanted audio ear phones which would have made it expensive & on our previous visit, it spoiled the conversations we had with each other & my husband struggled with his hearing aid. We were also asked if we wanted a brochure which we declined, thinking we could always buy a souvenir book afterwards at the shop. What we were not prepared for was notices in most rooms about dragons but only a number for us. What, for example, does number 19 mean?! We never knew which the Music Room was etc. & we'd have loved to have learned something about the rooms we were in. I think you mentioned there were staff to tell you things but where were they? In our Stately Homes, there are smiling staff as you walk into the room, ready to engage with you & perhaps walking over to talk to you about what you were looking at. We were aware of NO staff, other than one sat down eating lunch that we presumed was there for security! It's a lovely place with friendly staff in the ticket office & shop but in-between, we learned virtually nothing about the rooms/the Pavilion. The notices were all about the dragons & while it's good that you are engaging with children, what about the paying adults? Where was the information about George, the cat? Had the ticket office staff told us that we would learn very little & the numbers displayed in the room would make no sense without a brochure, we would have bought one but no-one told us this. Items in museums are always accompanied by information so why was hardly any provided for us? We were only in Brighton for a short stay so a tour was not an option & shouldn't have been necessary.

Trip one Sunday. Spent slightly over an hour here. Very sympathetically restored back to its 1823 origins. Surprisingly owned by the local council! The audio tour is worth the £3 to your device!

I had planned this holiday trip with my 5-year-old granddaughter for some time. I booked online, which was easy, and noticed that I could take advantage of a 2 for 1 offer as we were travelling by train - a bargain! Having taken my children to the Pavilion many years ago I knew there would be dragons, but I wasn't prepared for the summer dragon activities. We hunted for eggs and letters, followed the trail of the naughty hatchlings and took part in activities. There were lovely touches, such as small binoculars in the banquet room for children to get a better look at all the detail on the ceiling. Our visit would have been wonderful anyway, but was more magical with the extra effort that had been taken by the visitor team. We'll definitely return for whatever next year's activities might be.

Fabulous building! Was dumbstruck by the scale of the rooms and elaborate decor that really showcased the Prince Regents love of excess. Really recommend a visit, was beautiful.

Had been wanting to visit this impressive and bizarre looking Building for years. Was able to gain access using my Art Pass. The inside is exquisite. The dining room is amazing and a great "Instagram opportunity". Many interesting story boards including the Pavilion's role in World War 2. Access to the Pavilion is via the back, so ensure you walk round the front to get the building in its full grandeur with all the Domes.

We booked a 9:00 AM ticket, arrived in the park around 9:15 AM, enjoyed a quick coffee, and then headed inside. The welcome at the reception was very friendly. We did a self-guided tour, and from the moment we stepped into the Banqueting Room, our jaws dropped! There were so many dragons everywhere—so amazing and unique, we have never seen anything like it. The story behind it all is fascinating! Then, we suddenly spotted a toy cat. At first, we thought they just put it there for fun, but after spotting the fifth cat, we just had to know the story! It turned out to be George, the resident cat who actually lived there back in the early 1800s. Such a brilliant and charming detail! They also have a super fun dragon treasure hunt for children. It really shows you how incredibly wealthy people lived back then. From the secret underground tunnels to the unique attic room. The exterior looks like an Indian palace, while the interior is completely Chinese-inspired, featuring stunning hand-painted wallpaper and hundreds of dragons (🐉). Incredibly beautiful and an absolute must-visit!

Tripadvisor failed to pay the Pavilion for our admission so we were delayed in getting in. Tripadvisor were slow in sending the tickets prior to our departure from home . Once inside the Pavilion we were not disappointed.

takes a couple oh hours worth the money

We loved it. Fabulous decor. Interesting history

The Pavilion is great. Parking is terrible, distant and expensive. The dragon theme is useful to keep children occupied.

Friendly and informative staff with a brilliant array of exhibits on, some collaboration with UK museums too which is fave. It was also great to see the abba plaque being a bit of a fan! Cheap ticket prices and is an annual fee so Kerching!

My children had so much fun with the dragon trail! Really creative!

Ive had membership plus guest since November 2025 I thoroghly enjoy visiting the Royal Pavilion and Museum the staff are informative professional and courteous. Unfortunately on May 17th cerca 4pm I showed my digital pass to what would turn out to be the pedant Cathy Wilson. My ticket wasnt scanned with the barcode on my membership. I was informed my guest should also have a pass. Cathy was quite maticulous and fastidious about him not having one it took 15 minutes discussing as to why he didnt have one. As far as I could assertain it was the paper version which has the option to put the guests name. Being in the 21st Century I opted for the online application as much as I would rather be in the last decade. Its seems she is a possible luddite not using the barcode scan and seemingly behind the times with online applications. For those who have been through JFK entry this is a breaze and preferable to entry to Brighton Pavilion on this day. A few days later I spoke to the delightfull Katlin in the membership dept she ofered a complementary tour of under the Pavilion this turned out to be facinating the guide was super and engaging. Before the start of the tour we were first guided into the beautiful red room for a pre talk showing photos of the Pavilion years gone by. In the room was also Cathy Bates the Pedant receptionist she said - you both dont have to sit on the naughty boys row at the back. Had I not had the experience the previous week I would have taken it as intentded just an attempt at humour. Cathy Bates turned from Officious to a Jokester who would have thought it. Thankfully the tour didnt turn out to be a Misery. I will however in future try and avoid Cathy Bates if not I will go and have a glass of Don Perignon and a Marlboro Light. Ps apology for typo its Wilson not Bates.

Be prepared to be amazed at wonderful history and sensational rooms. Wonderful decorated ceilings and walls

This really is a must do when visiting Brighton. The place is genuinely stunning & so interesting. Make sure you get either one of their audio guides, or the one you download to your phone - you won't get such a good experience just wandering around. If you love dragons this is definitely the place for you! Nice gift shop at the end with beautiful items.

This is a fascinating building, rich in history. Make sure you get the audio guide, it’s essential to get the most of your visit

While the architecture of the Royal Pavilion is iconic from the outside, the interior experience was unfortunately quite disappointing. I found the rooms to be surprisingly dark, which made it difficult to appreciate the intricate decor. More concerningly, there was a persistent smell of damp throughout several areas of the building. For the price of admission, I expected a much higher standard of maintenance and a more welcoming atmosphere. It’s worth a photo from the gardens, but I wouldn't recommend going inside until these issues are addressed.

This is a pretty expensive visit but as its’ a charity, I decided to go ahead as there’s no other way to see inside. It was well worth the money as the Pavillion has been restored and has plenty of interesting rooms to see, several of them truly spectacular. The ticket is annual so you can visit as many times as you like which also makes it good value if you have time for multiple visits. My only gripe was the lack of any meaningful information in the rooms and the reliance on audio guides. You pay less to have it on your phone but then loads of people are listening to their phones without headphones and everyone else can hear them which detracts from the experience considerably. I luckily also missed some of the big groups touring the building so if you like to visit in relative peace and quiet, perhaps call ahead to avoid peak visiting times for groups.

Very disappointed, no information in any rooms all but a tad here and there . Its a con to charge nigh on £20 pp to get in, and if you want to know anymore the headsets you also pay more for... You won't be seeing us again.

Thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Excellent surroundings with plenty of knowledgeable and approachable members of staff on hand to answer any questions. Unfortunately our visit concluded in the gift shop which was very quiet apart from the staff member telling others about her inheritance issues which we had no interest in!

I know it's an expensive tourist experience, but it is worth every Pound. This folly was built by King George as a summer home and was used off and on by the royals. Now it is a national monument and you can enjoy the crazy and whimsical architecture and interiors that are unique. Lots of good information about the history.

Oh wow such amazing detail has been put into this place. The rooms are literally breathtaking. The craftsmanship is incredible. Amazing to believe this was all built in the UK. Loved how a specific clock was replicated exactly the same as the one in Buckingham Palace. The whole building was out of this world. So much to look at in each and every room. All the staff were incredibly knowledgeable about each and every detail. An absolute must if you’re visiting Brighton.

I was visiting the Pavilion to see its Jane Austen Christmas themed rooms which were advertised on Facebook. I was able to enter for free as I used the ticket I bought a few months ago (and is valid for a year's free revisits), no need to book. Sunday morning at 10.00am was a great time to visit, it was very quiet so I was able to chat to the lovely staff and spend time admiring the Palace in general and the Christmas trees in particular. Jane Austen's real life and her characters were cleverly featured throughout the Palace as one walked through the rooms, reading short articles as their stories advanced towards Christmas Day itself. The trees were aptly decorated for each room, look out especially for the miniature copper pots on the Kitchen tree and the dance cards (don't miss reading the ones hung along the barrier if you're an Austen fan) in the Music room. There were activity boards for children in each room too, with some opportunities to dress up. Altogether a really enjoyable walk through one of my favourite Palaces.

On a grey and damp Sunday afternoon this was the place to be! First visit and was a little shocked at the entrance ticket price, especially as it’s extra if you want an audio guide or even one you download to your phone. I find this rather cheeky so decided to just wander around the rooms at our own pace. I know the ticket allows us to return, however we’re not local and unlikely to be in Brighton again any time soon. Some of the rooms stopped me in my tracks and I had to remember to breathe. The decor, the colours, the scale, imagining them full of people talking and dancing? Even the kitchen tree pillars, who does that? The room guides were friendly and helped with pointing out little details. They didn’t even laugh at us taking photos of the chandeliers by setting our camera and phones on the floor. Unfortunately I didn’t really feel that the majority of the colour exhibits added anything. Sometimes the garish LED lighting was a distraction and the venue would have been just as interesting without them. We did stop for a drink in the attached coffee shop, mainly because it was chucking it down outside. Also braved the gardens briefly, where I was so disappointed to find that what I expect to be a lake (I’d seen photos of the building reflected in water) turned out to be a teeny tiny pond.

The pavilion has a very interesting history. The audio guide (extra) was very informative. Beautiful place.

Amazing absolutely amazing building. At nearly £20 it’s not cheap and every room has a prominent request for more donations. No included audio guide- this is extra as is a guided tour. Compared to similar attractions you can feel that you are asked for money a lot which is off putting. Very limited information without the extra guide or tour unless you ask the staff who we found to be knowledgeable and friendly. But it is all worth seeing. Exit via the gift shop, did not go to the attached cafe but it seemed busy and buzzy.

Such an exciting building. An original. Well maintained. The audio guide was good, not too much or too little. Some staff let it down. One sat using her mobile phone. Another two stood chatting. Didn't feel approachable.

We really didn’t know what to expect but was pleasantly suprised! It is so beautiful inside and the audio guide was easy to follow and very informative. Would highly recommend!

Download the audio guide or use the guide through your phone otherwise you will miss so much about the detail and history. We spent 2 hours walking through and it was amazing

If you go to Brighton and like castles, this is a must. My wife and I have seen many castles through the years, but nothing like this. Indian inspired on the outside, Chinese inspired on the inside made by someone who didn’t really know what that required. With the result of som European heritage in there too. We really enjoyed the history and the view

While it was raining heavily the day I visited and the exterior wasn't shown to its best advantage, it was more than made up for by the interior. Odd and beautiful in equal measure. That much overused word, unique, is very definitely applicable here. A must- visit when you are in Brighton. There's a cute little cafe for a break before you visit anotter must see attraction, the excellent Brighton Museum and Art Gallery literally next door. Both brilliant attractions.

We couldn’t have a couple of days in Brighton and not go to the Royal Pavilion. It was a lovely couple of hours at a slow stroll and thoroughly enjoyed it. Fabulously extravagant and some stunning chandeliers, to see us to believe. Definitely worth a visit. I booked this through Virgin experience with a cream tea at the wine cellar. I will review that section separately. Suffice to say, we were not the only ones to think the wine cellar was at the Pavilion, it is not, and that experience along warrants its own review!

The venue is world class. Management need to address staff who are totally questionable in their duties. I explained I needed due to health issues where I nearly lost my life explained to a very nice Ayrshire lady I would need to be considered for a very slightly different self guided tour. Indeed she did this and conveyed a message to her college who provided excellent and professional expertise. Then sadly I was confronted by a most aggressive lady who failed to listen to her colleges. She utterly refuses to acknowledge my greeting to say good morning. But went on to interrogate me if I should not enter her space. I explained my medical situation but was dismissed. I hope management address this. She let her team down. Sadly takes one person. I do genuinely hope my comments are seen constructive and helpful. This is a U.K. treasure which should be proudly admired.

Throughly enjoyed it is perfect for a family day out, we took the in-laws who are over visiting for the holidays. Lots to explore

Went for the day as was stopping at Hastings we did the tour bus which was very good went in the royal pavilion which is stunning very colourful the park outside is lovely to sit and have a drink some of the shops are different and vibrant