Royal Pavilion Public Tours

On Saturday, 31 October 2026, at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, the public will have the chance to explore the extravagant world of King George IV's pleasure palace. The Royal Pavilion, with its Chinese-inspired architecture, will be open for guided tours, offering a glimpse into the secret world of servants and the maze of tunnels and basements beneath it. Expert guides will lead the tours, providing insight into the history and significance of the palace.

The tours will take visitors through areas not normally open to the public, including secret stairs that lead straight to George's bedside, hidden rooms, and mysterious hidden staircases. Visitors will also have the opportunity to climb forgotten staircases that wind up into the world-famous domes of the Royal Pavilion and explore the Royal Pavilion roof for a new perspective on Brighton. The Basement & Tunnel tours will show the vaulted basement used as an air raid shelter in WWII and end at the tunnel that led to George's royal stables and riding school.

The tours are run by Brighton & Hove Museums, and tickets are available with the button beside the article. The Royal Pavilion has a range of tours available, including the Official Tour, Basement & Tunnel tours, and Secrets tours of the ground floor and upper chambers. With its unique history and architecture, the Royal Pavilion is a must-visit destination, and the public tours offer a rare chance to explore its hidden secrets.