Pavilion Gardens Cafe History Tours 2026

The Pavilion Gardens Cafe History Tour, led by local historian Geoffrey Mead, takes visitors on a rich journey through the heart of Brighton's cultural and social past. We begin at the cafe in the Royal Pavilion Gardens. The tour highlights the cafe origins in the 1920's, its role as a community hub, and its evolution across three generations of family ownership. Blending architectural insight, local anecdotes and stories of everyday Brighton life. The tour offers a warm engaging look at how the Pavilion Gardens Cafe became a cherished landmark in the City. At the end of the tour you will be offered tea or coffee with cake and a chance to ask questions and have a chat with fellow tour guests.