The ice rink will be open as usual but at the slightly later time of 12 noon in honour of Remembrance Sunday on November 9th, 2025. The restaurant will be open from 9.30am.

The UK’s most beautiful Christmas ice rink is back from October 25th 2025 to 4th January 2026 at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion, powered by wind, wave and solar energy.

With its unrivalled setting in front of Brighton’s iconic Royal Pavilion, and ice like glass, the rink has been welcoming visitors since 2010. It’s still the UK’s only Christmas ice rink powered exclusively by solar, wind and wave energy.

“UK outdoor rinks are energy hungry so it’s really important that Christmas rinks like ours are powered by renewable energy”, said Shella  Parkin of Laine Ltd, which puts on the rink every year”.

The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is beautifully lit at night for a truly magical Christmas skate, and located within Brighton’s bustling North Laine district, packed with independent shops perfect for Christmas shopping. 

The huge main rink offers plenty of space for more confident skaters and the separate beginners’ rink provides a safe area for younger skaters to build confidence with penguin skate aids. For those looking to just sit back and soak up the festive atmosphere, there’s no charge for spectating from the rink-side bar & kitchen over a delicious warming hot chocolate or mulled wine and a full menu offering tasty treats.

Tickets cost from £15 for full price tickets (aged 12 and over), £12 for juniors (under 12) and the 45 minute skate times run from 10am to 9.45pm daily. The box office is open from 9.30am and visitors are strongly advised to book tickets in advance to be sure of their skating slot.

This winter, Brighton’s most dazzling landmark will be at the heart of the city’s festive celebrations. The Royal Pavilion is opening its doors to a season filled with music, feasting, storytelling and sparkle, offering visitors the chance to step into a Christmas straight out of a period drama.

From 22 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, the palace will be dressed for A Very Austen Christmas, where the spirit of Jane Austen meets the splendour of George IV. Glittering trees, scented garlands, carols and playful costumed characters will bring the Royal Pavilion alive with the charm of a Regency Christmas. Families can follow a festive trail through the palace and soak up the atmosphere of an Austen-inspired celebration.

For those in search of a grand occasion, the Royal Pavilion’s Christmas Banquets return on 12, 13, 19 and 20 December. The evening begins with canapés in the Great Kitchen, continues with music in the gilded Music Room, and culminates in a three-course dinner with wine beneath the glittering chandeliers of the Banqueting Room.

Music lovers can look forward to the Christmas Carol Concert on 17 December, when the Royal Pavilion’s opulent Music Room provides the setting for two of Sussex’s finest choirs. Guests will be treated to soaring seasonal harmonies, with wine and mince pies served during the interval in the palace’s Banqueting Room.

Children will find plenty of festive magic too. New for 2025, Storytime with Father Christmas invites families into the cosy Red Drawing Room on selected dates from 6 to 24 December. There, Father Christmas will share an enchanting interactive tale, written especially for the occasion, before posing for photos and presenting every child with a small keepsake.

For a more traditional experience, Father Christmas at the Royal Pavilion offers private audiences in the Adelaide Suite on dates from 29 November to 24 December. Families can enjoy time with Father Christmas, capture the moment with a professional photograph, and take home a special gift. Tickets also include Royal Pavilion admission and a festive trail, making for a complete day out.

With its glittering interiors, festive traditions and magical experiences for all ages, the Royal Pavilion promises to be Brighton’s most atmospheric destination this Christmas.