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The Marine Pavilion was a villa in Brighton, England designed by Henry Holland in 1787. Commissioned by the prince of wales later George VI, the pavilion was built to reflece the prince regents view of himself. William Cobbett, famously denounced King George, by saying that the pavilion was no more than a square box adorned with 'Norfolk turnips'.

When the prince regent moved to brighton, the Marine Pavilion was no more than a humble farmhouse. The first changes to the house, began in 1787 with the commission of Henry Holland, for a re-ferb, and enlargement of the house. He was asked to create, a domed Rotunda and a new wing for the house. The building was, again extensively redecorated, culminating in the addition of, a Conservatory (greenhouse) and other grand additions. At this time the introduction or orient enspired interiors crept into the building. spear hedded by Frederick Crace.

One of the most awe inspiring additions to the villa was that of a 24-meter in diamiter domed riding stable, now a concert hall. Once completed the building upstaged the villa and yet more improvements were made. John Nash in 1813, was commissioned to update, the villa. His work is that we see today.

William VI, made the pavillion into the familys home after king Georges death. Victoria never liked the pavilion, and moved to her residence of Osborne House, on the isle of wight. The villa was subsequently stripped. The pavilion has since been sold to the town of Brighton for, £53,000 by the royal family, becoming the Royal Pavilion or Brighton Pavilion. A legnthy restoration process has since begun.