Disabled Access
The ground floor of the Pavilion is easily accessible to wheelchair users with
wide doorways and no steps to negotiate. Situated on the ground floor are the
sumptuous State Rooms, Drawing Rooms, the Great Kitchen, the King’s Apartments
and the gift shop which leads to the exit. Also on the ground floor is a specially
adapted toilet for wheelchair users. Access to the first floor is via the staircase
only.
Tactile tours of the palace can be booked for groups of visually impaired
visitors. Sign language interpreted group tours are available for the hard of
hearing. All guided tours must be booked in advance.
Wheelchairs are available on request.
Guided Tours for Groups
Royal Pavilion audio guides are available to all visitors.
More information about audio guides
Groups can still book tours with one of the specialist building guides.
Guided tours for groups must be booked in advance and are available in English,
French, German and other languages on request. Tours can be adapted according
to interests and needs.
Tactile tours of the Palace can be booked for visually impaired visitors. Sign
language interpreted tours are available for the hard of hearing. Tours last approximately
one hour, including an introductory talk in a private lecture room.
More information about guided tours for groups
Specialist Tours
As well as general tours of the building, the guiding department offers a number of specialist talks, lectures and tours.
Specialist tours include;
Dandies & Decadence - a look at the fads and fashions of Regency times
A Very Special Service - See the Pavilion through the eyes of the servants
Behind The Scenes At The Royal Pavilion - A unique opportunity to discover some of the areas of the building not usually open to the public
More information about specialist tours
Learning
Brighton & Hove Museums Learning Team offer special tours of the Royal Pavilion tailored to your class' needs and a range of learning resources are available online. Find out more about learning at the Royal Pavilion here.
The Royal Pavilion Tearoom
Light lunches, teas and refreshments are available in the Royal Pavilion Tearoom.
More information about the tearoom
Filming & Photography
Filming and photography within the Royal Pavilion is not permitted anywhere in the building. However, access may be agreed for professional projects. For more information see our Filming and Photography in the Royal Pavilion page.
How to get here
The Royal Pavilion is situated in Brighton town centre and is fifteen minutes
walk from Brighton station. Buses stop either outside the Royal Pavilion on
Steine Gardens, or on North Street which is within 5 minutes walk.
More travel information
Facilities
Please note that there are no cloakroom facilities at the Royal Pavilion, bags and luggage must be kept with you at all times.
For further details or to book a guided tour contact Visitor Services section
Tel: +44 (0) 300 0290901
Fax: +44 (0) 300 0290908
visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk
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