A Trip To England’s Royal Pavilion

A Site You Soon Won’t Forget

When you’re going on vacation, you have to figure out where to go. If you are planning a trip to England, you’re probably putting all the places you like to visit down on a list. Well, make sure that you place the Royal Pavilion on that list as well. Ask anyone who has been there why the Royal Pavilion is a must see attraction and chances are the answers will vary but only for positive reasons.

Keep in mind that the Royal Pavilion is open all year. That means you can visit England during the winter months and still see it. Don’t forget to bring £8 to get into the Royal Pavilion.

Overall Look of the Pavilion

Now once you arrive to the Pavilion, you’re going to start wondering if you’re even in England. After all, the palace’s exterior looks non-English. In fact, it has the architecture with an Indian feel to it.  Once inside, you’ll notice that the theme isn’t of English or Indian decent. Instead, it’s decorated in an Oriental theme.

Construction and Reconstruction of the Pavilion

In 1787, Prince Regent commanded for the construction of the Royal Pavilion. Architect Henry Holland was hired to do the job. Before being called the Royal Pavilion, it was called The Marine Pavilion. Between 1815 and 1823, John Nash redesigned the palace to suit the royal look. In 1850, the Queen of England sold the Royal Pavilion

Inside the Pavilion

Since the pavilion’s inside is of an Oriental theme, the furniture, artwork and fixtures are of the Oriental theme. Each item is exquisitely designed and expenses were not spared. In fact, you’ll fall for the chandeliers, which have crystals that are shaped like lotuses, held together by a giant dragon.

After you get inside the pavilion, you’ll enjoy the audio tour, which will explain the unique history along with the Royal Pavilion’s history heritage. However, before you take a gander at the Royal Pavilion on the inside, take a walk on the grounds.

After you’ve gotten inside the Royal Pavilion, there are several rooms you should take a look at. What are they? They include:

- Banqueting Room
- The Great Kitchen
- The Music Room
- The Royal Bedrooms

An Overview Of The Rooms

Banqueting Room – Many visitors who come to the Royal Pavilion agree that the Banqueting room is the finest room in the palace. The artwork illustrates different Chinese scenes. It includes a banquet table and has a dragon chandelier that hangs above those who eat at the table.

The Great Kitchen – State of the art of its time, the steam-powered kitchen was one that King George IV was quite proud of. The kitchen equipment had to endure lavish banquets and feasts on a regular basis.

The Music Room – King George IV had a thing for music and ordered this room to be designed. Often times, the king would have guests and entertain them with all kinds of musical performances such as recitals or Italian operas.

The Royal Bedrooms – The famous rooms of Queen Victoria Apartments and Yellow Bow Rooms.

You may be interested to know that the Royal Pavilion has been used in many films and documentaries including “Richard III” and “The End Of The Affair”.