News Planning application to return Royal Pavilion Garden to its Regency splendour approved by Brighton & Hove City Council A planning application which will see the Royal Pavilion Garden restored to its Regency splendour has been approved by Brighton & Hove City Council. The proposal aims to secure the long-term sustainability of the city centre garden, providing a setting for residents and visitors to enjoy, but also e By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Brighton’s Royal Pavilion to be lit up in rainbow colours for the first time this Pride week Brighton & Hove Museums (B&HM) has announced the Royal Pavilion will be looking Pride-tastic during Brighton & Hove Pride – lit up in rainbow colours from the East Lawn for the first time ever. Over 30 staff from B&HM will be joining the Brighton & Hove Pride parade with a tongue-in-cheek logo on th By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council reveals plans to restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens A report to Brighton & Hove City Council’s Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee published today (Wednesday, August 2) proposes the next stage of plans to redesign and restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens, which includes a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for £4.4million to b By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Work begins to improve lighting in Royal Pavilion Garden Brighton & Hove City Council’s Community Safety and Transport teams, working with Sussex Police, believe upgrading the lighting will help people feel safer in the area, which has been identified as a place where anti-social behaviour often takes place. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton landmarks to light up in support of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination The Royal Pavilion, Brighton Town Hall and the Mazda Fountain are to be lit in purple on Saturday, March 19 in support of the World Against Racism day of action, and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Monday, March 21 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Valencia announced as presumptive host city for 2026 Gay Games Valencia, Spain was chosen as a presumptive host city for the 2026 Gay Games XII at a ceremony at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton last night By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Royal Pavilion Estate awarded £1million The National Lottery Heritage Fund awards the city’s Royal Pavilion Estate regeneration an additional £1 million from its Heritage Capital Kickstart Fund By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts First CEO of new Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust announced Hedley Swain announced as first Chief Executive Officer for new Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust when the organisation leaves Brighton & Hove City Council in October 2020. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
SONY DSC Arts Free entry to Royal Pavilion this Sunday This Sunday, January 15, from 10am – 4.30pm entry to the Royal Pavilion is completely free of charge. To celebrate the purchase of the Royal Pavilion by the town of Brighton in 1850, admission charges are waived one day a year. Go along and meet George IV and members of his court, as RPM staff don R By Besi • 1 min read
Royal Pavilion Brighton General News Top TripAdvisor spot for Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove features twice in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice™ awards for Destinations on the Rise for 2016.The awards highlight destinations that have seen the greatest increase in positive feedback and interest from the TripAdvisor community, each year. By Graham Robson • 2 min read