Piers · South East England
Britain's grand piers
Ten Victorian seaside piers still standing.
Britain pioneered the seaside pleasure pier; over 100 were built in the Victorian era, of which 60 remain. The greatest survivors — Brighton Palace, Blackpool North, Llandudno, Eastbourne, Hastings, Cromer, Clevedon — combine cast-iron Victorian engineering with end-of-pier theatre, amusements and unimpeded sea views. This guide picks ten worth a full day's visit.
Places in this guide
📷 5Piers · South East England
Stone Quay
Stone Quay is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Piers · South West England
Pier Terrace
Pier Terrace — a Grade II*-listed pier in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Piers · London
Customs Pier
Customs Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Piers · South East England
Queens Pier
Queens Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Piers · South East England
Southend Pier
Southend Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Piers · South West England
Verity
Verity — Public artwork (statue) by Damien Hirst.
📷 3Piers · South Wales
Birnbeck Pier
Birnbeck Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Piers · South East England
West Pier
West Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Piers · South West England
West Pier
West Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Piers · South West England
West Pier
West Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.