Decorated in the Chinese taste with an Indian exterior this Regency Palace is quite breathtaking. The famous seaside residence was built for King George IV, and was also used by his brother William IV and their niece Queen Victoria. Originally a farmhouse, in 1787 architect Henry Holland created a neoclassical villa on the site. It was later transformed into its current Indian style by John Nash between 1815 and 1822. Magnificent decorations and fantastic furnishings have been re-created in the recent extensive structural and interior restoration programme.
Tours are available, with a reduced price for Brighton residents.
Experience astonishing colours and superb craftsmanship including many original furnishings and decorations on loan from The Queen. A fairground is situated at the end of the pier with various mechanical frighteners to choose from. Complete your visit with the obligatory candyfloss and Brighton rock. The West Pier Work so far carried out on this beautiful relic has slowed the continual deterioration by sea and air. Supported by a significant lottery grant, work will begin soon to restore it to full working glory.