Royal Pavilion Garden

After leaving Pelicano, I continued wandering through The Lanes, browsing the many independent shops and, naturally, doing a little shopping myself along the way.

Eventually I reached one of Brighton’s most iconic landmarks: the Royal Pavilion.

What an extraordinary building.

With its domes, minarets and intricate details, it looks as though it belongs somewhere in India or the Middle East rather than on England’s south coast. It almost feels like something straight out of One Thousand and One Nights.

I spent some time strolling through the surrounding gardens, admiring the architecture from every angle and watching people relax on the lawns in the afternoon sunshine.

Without even stepping inside, this was easily one of the highlights of my day.Read more