Royal Pavilion Audio Guide
Explore Royal Pavilion with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Royal Pavilion is a former royal residence built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV. It is renowned for its unique Indo-Saracenic architectural style and lavish Chinoiserie interiors.
What you will hear
King George IV and the Regency Vision
This stop introduces the man behind the palace. The statue and surrounding facade highlight the Prince Regent's personal taste for luxury and exoticism.
Statue of George IV
Meet the man behind this architectural marvel, King George IV, a figure defined by his scandalous social life and a legendary appetite for luxury.
The Indo-Saracenic Fantasy
The exterior is a unique blend of Mughal and Islamic styles. These images showcase the signature onion domes and minarets designed by John Nash.
Islamic Influences
Discover how modern 19th-century engineering allowed for the creation of these slender minarets and delicate stone screens that define the exterior.
The Entrance Hall
Stepping inside, the transition from the exotic exterior to the interior begins. This area shows the original design intent for the royal entryway.
Sketch of the Entrance Hall
This early design sketch reveals the initial shift toward 'Chinoiserie,' a European interpretation of Chinese art that set the stage for the palace's interior.
The Entrance Hall
Step from the brightness of the gardens into this cool, sea-green hall, where revolutionary palm-tree columns blend industrial materials with decorative fantasy.
The North Gallery
Also known as the Chinese Gallery, this long corridor connected the state rooms and featured elaborate hand-painted wallpaper.
The Gallery in Bloom
This historical view reveals the private side of palace life, where the soft 'sea-pink' walls witnessed the hushed whispers and secret dealings of the royal court.
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