Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion is an extravagant palace built for King George IV in a style that mixes Indian Mughal, Chinese, and Gothic architecture into something unlike any other building in Britain. Entry is paid.
Beach in Brighton
Brighton Beach and Palace Pier
Brighton Beach is a pebble beach stretching along the seafront with the Victorian Palace Pier (free to walk), amusement arcades, and the burnt-out skeleton of the West Pier in the distance. Free. The beach is where Londoners escape on weekends. Budget travelers take the cheap train from London (1 hour), walk the pier for free, swim in the English Channel if brave, and eat fish and chips on the beach.
Practical
Before you go
- Address
- Madeira Drive, BN2 1TW Brighton
- Good to know
Nearby
More in Brighton
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
The Lanes and North Laine
The Lanes are a network of narrow medieval alleys in Brighton's old town, now filled with jewelry shops, cafes, and boutiques. North Laine (spelled differently) is the adjacent bohemian quarter with vintage shops, record stores, vegan cafes, and street art.
Working out what Brighton costs?
The whole of Brighton