In 1815, by which time the Prince of Wales had become Regent, John Nash, architect of Regent s Park in London, rebuilt it, adding a larger onion shaped dome, tent like rooves, pinnacles and minarets, in the style of an Indian mogul s palace. The splendid furnishings can be seen throughout the year, and each summer there is a special Regency Exhibition. The banqueting table is set with silver, gold plate, glass and porcelain of the period, and the music room, with it s elegant furniture and Aubusson carpet, is prepared for a chamber concert. In the centre is Brighton Square, surrounded by pavement cafes. Brighton has 3 miles of seafront, from which hotels and terraced boarding houses look down on shingle beaches, three outdoor and two indoor swimming pools and children s boating and paddling pools.
Swimming is safe from the foreshore in all but rough weather.
Currently under construction is a 120 acre marina that when finished will be the largest in Europe. It will provide moorings for more than 2,000 boats and incorporate a yacht club and sports centre. Entertainment at the resort caters for practically every taste. The Theatre Royal, established in 1807, presents high quality productions, many of which later go on to London s West End. Further entertainment is provided by cinemas, discotheques, ballrooms, cabarets and other nightspots.