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Royal palace
Royal Pavilion
Seaside palace built in stages from 1787 for the Prince of Wales, later George IV, in an Indian-inspired style. Grade I listed, with gardens.
A mini guide to
North Laine & the Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion, the Dome and the independent streets between the station and the Old Steine
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1 / 10Welcome to the area
The Royal Pavilion, the Dome and the independent streets between the station and the Old Steine
North Laine is the quarter of narrow streets between Brighton station and the Royal Pavilion. It is a conservation area of independent shops, cafés, pubs and small theatres, and was saved from plans for a flyover in the 1970s.
At its southern edge, the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and the Brighton Dome form the Royal Pavilion estate. Further north, St Peter's Church, The Level and Preston Park lead towards the Duke of York's cinema and Preston Manor.
Highlights
Start here
If you only have a few hours, these are good places to begin.
Museum
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Council-owned museum and art gallery in Pavilion Gardens, beside the Royal Pavilion, with permanent galleries and changing exhibitions.
Directions Website Report a problem with Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Arts venue
Brighton Dome
Grade I listed arts venue on the Royal Pavilion estate, made up of the Concert Hall, the Corn Exchange and the Studio Theatre.
Theatre
Theatre Royal Brighton
Grade II* listed theatre on New Road, open for over 200 years, staging touring musicals, plays, opera and ballet.
Directions Website Report a problem with Theatre Royal Brighton
Street
North Laine
Conservation area of narrow streets with independent shops, cafés and pubs, saved from a planned flyover in the 1970s.
Church
Chapel Royal
18th-century chapel on North Street closely linked with the Prince Regent and Regency society; it is still an active church.
Find your way
On the map
The map shows North Laine & the Royal Pavilion and the streets around it. The Getting there page lists nearby stops and stations.
Insider tips
Before you go
1
Start at the station
North Laine begins just south-east of Brighton station, so it is a natural first stop if you arrive by train.
2
Combine the Pavilion estate
The Royal Pavilion, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and the Brighton Dome share one estate; the Dome is linked to the Pavilion by a tunnel.
3
Look for guided tours
Brighton & Hove Museums runs guided tours of the Royal Pavilion, including basement and tunnel tours in season. Check its website for dates.
4
Preston Manor is seasonal
Preston Manor opens for a season each year rather than all year round. Check the Brighton & Hove Museums website before you go.
Tips from the Britlens editors
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- North Laine & the Royal Pavilion (area photo): Qmin, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Royal Pavilion: Qmin, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Brighton Museum & Art Gallery: The Voice of Hassocks, Public domain, source
- Brighton Dome: The Voice of Hassocks, Public domain, source
- Theatre Royal Brighton: Ian Muttoo from Mississauga, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- North Laine: Hassocks5489 at en.wikipedia, Public domain, source
- Chapel Royal: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0, source
- Brighton Unitarian Church: Rolyatpaul (Paul Taylor), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- St Nicholas Church: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- St Peter's Church: Hassocks5489, CC0, source
- St Bartholomew's Church: Ian Cunliffe, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- The Level: HJ Mitchell, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Phoenix Art Space: Andy Li, CC0, source
- Jubilee Library: The Voice of Hassocks, CC0, source
- Duke of York's Picturehouse: Hassocks5489 at en.wikipedia, Public domain, source
- Preston Manor: The Voice of Hassocks, Public domain, source
- Preston Park: Hassocks5489 at English Wikipedia, Public domain, source
- Kemptown: Hassocks5489, CC0, source
- Hove: DaHuzyBru, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- The Lanes & seafront: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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