Floral Pavilion

Seafront pavilion built in 1904 on Royal Princes Parade, Bridlington, with extensions added in circa 1907 and circa 1960, and alterations made in the late 20th century.

The building comprises three parallel roof spans with a shorter hipped roof span at right angles, interrupting the easternmost span towards its centre. All roofs are hipped. The structure is of cast iron framework that is largely glazed. A slate roof covering to the western roof span is a later alteration. Internal subdivisions and extensions to the north and south constructed in modern masonry date from late 20th-century alterations.

The principal elevations of interest are the south and east, which feature decorative cast iron pillars with spandrel brackets supporting deeply overhanging glazed roofs. The spandrel brackets are of two main types: cast iron panels featuring a central flower head surrounded by vine work, and a more open design of curving strap-work that appears to be fabricated rather than cast. The spaces between the pillars are infilled with glazed and timber screens, at least some of which can be folded back. These screens appear similar to those shown in early 20th-century photographs, although they now largely date from circa 1960. The north elevation is covered by a later extension. The west elevation has been remodelled in masonry with the glazed roof replaced in Welsh slate, although the ridge retains sections of original decorative cresting and two domed ventilators.

Throughout the interior, the cast iron structure with decorative pillars and spandrel brackets survives, integrated into the later alterations. The cast iron framework, decorative elements, and structural character remain visible despite late 20th-century subdivision and refitting.

The pavilion was originally built in 1904 as a public attraction. It was extended circa 1907 to incorporate an adjacent bandstand shown on the 1893 Ordnance Survey map, thought to have been originally built circa 1860. As a popular venue noted for the quality of its orchestral concerts, it had a capacity of around 2,000 people. Circa 1960 it was extended further towards the sea and the Victorian bandstand was rebuilt, probably in two stages. The masonry extensions to the north and south, added in the late 20th century, replaced Edwardian open-fronted shelters.