Christmas Events at the Royal Pavilion

The Snowman™

20 October 2018 to 6 January 2019

Brighton Museum

Free with Brighton Museum admission, residents & members free

One winter’s night, a snowman comes to life and an unforgettable adventure begins. Discover the magic in this exhibition of the original illustrations for Raymond Briggs’ much loved classic picture book.

 Christmas at the Royal Pavilion

17 November 2018 to 1January 2019

Royal Pavilion

During opening hours, Free with Royal Pavilion admission, members free, drop-in. All ages

Drop-in activities: Saturday 8 & Sunday 9, Saturday 15 & Sunday 16, Friday 21, Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 December, 11-5pm.

Experience a magical Christmas at the Royal Pavilion. The fires are lit, the spectacular Banqueting Room table is laid with Georgian style desserts, and the palace is transformed with festive decorations and glittering trees.  A replica of Queen Victoria’s sleigh awaits you and your family in the Music Room, where you can create your Christmas photos to remember the day!

A Christmas Parlour

Thursday 6 December

Royal Pavilion

Doors open 7pm, performance 7.30pm £35, members £31.50, book in advance. (Includes an interval spiced winter rum cocktail or soft drink and a mince pie crumble in the Banqueting Room). Suitable for ages 12+

Pippa Dames-Longworth and the Singing Salon invite you to a traditional Victorian Christmas evening of festive tales, sing-along carols and some of the most beautiful music written for the voice. The programme includes Handel, Purcell, Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol and a delightful gift from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria, all performed in King George IV’s magnificent Music Room.

To book call 03000 290902

Christmas Banquets
Fridays 7, 14* & 21 December
Royal Pavilion
6.30-11pm £105, members £95, book in advance
Celebrate the festive season in King George IV’s beautiful former royal palace. Join us for a glass of sparkling wine and a canapé reception in the palace’s historic Great Kitchen, followed by a three course dinner with wine and coffee in the dazzling setting of the Banqueting Room.
Catering is supplied by JRC Events. Private tables of 10 available; smaller groups will be asked to share a table.
Dress code: Black tie
*sold out
To book call 03000 290902

A winter season of enchantment beckons at the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink in Brighton, which opens for its ninth year from November 3 2018 to January 13 2019 and tickets can be pre-booked online at www.royalpavilionicerink.co.uk from September 7.

“We will start work on building the region’s most beautiful ice rink in October and are planning an exciting programme of events and entertainments to help visitors enjoy the ice alongside the Prince Regent’s entrancing pleasure palace this winter,” said Shella Parkin, MD of Laine Ltd, creator of the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink.

“We’re passionate about providing the most twinkling and delightful Christmas experience for visitors – from our superb ice quality and maintenance created using cutting edge rink technology and resurfacing, to comfy boots, separate beginners area, beautiful rinkside restaurant and staff who really love what they do.”

The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is located within Brighton’s bustling North Laine district, perfect for Christmas shopping, and beautifully lit at night for a truly magical Christmas skate. The 880-square metre main rink offers plenty of space for more confident skaters and the separate 130-square metre beginners’ rink with penguin skate aids, provides a safe area for younger skaters to build their confidence.

For those looking to just sit back and soak up the festive atmosphere, there’s no charge for spectating from the cozy rink-side Bar & Kitchen or on its 40-metre terrace next to the ice. With plenty of space for larger gatherings, the 130 seater restaurant offers sumptuous snacks, hearty meals, including stone baked pizzas, a fantastic after school menu for kids and a great bar selection including local ale and a range of craft beers, 14 different gins, and mulled wine or cider.

Conveniently situated just 50 minutes from Victoria by train, all of Brighton’s gorgeous independent shops are on its doorstep so visitors can get a little Christmas shopping in too.

Tickets cost from £10 for full price tickets (aged 12 and over), £7 for juniors (under 12) and the one-hour skate times run from 10am to 9.15pm daily. Club Rinkidinks (daily, second session of the day, 11.15am to 12.15pm excluding Dec 15th 2018 – Jan 2nd 2019) offers children under five the chance to skate for free when accompanied on the ice by an adult paying full price. There are also great multiticket offers for those who want to skate regularly (check website for details) and concessions for students. The box office is open from 9.30am to 9.45am, but it is advisable to book tickets in advance.