Piers · East of England
Claremont Pier
In or near Gisleham.
The Claremont Pier is a traditional seaside pier in Lowestoft in the English county of Suffolk. Opened in 1903 and named after nearby Claremont Road, the pier was sectioned during the war through fear
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Lowestoft · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Claremont Pier is a traditional seaside pier in Lowestoft in the English county of Suffolk. Opened in 1903 and named after nearby Claremont Road, the pier was sectioned during the war through fear it could be used for an enemy invasion. It was subsequently restored using a Bailey Bridge and used as a training facility for the army.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Claremont Pier is a traditional seaside pier in Lowestoft in the English county of Suffolk. Opened in 1903 and named after nearby Claremont Road, the pier was sectioned during the war through fear it could be used for an enemy invasion. It was subsequently restored using a Bailey Bridge and used as a training facility for the army.
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Background
History
The pier was authorised by the , and constructed by the Coast Development Company and opened in 1903, originally as a mooring for Belle steamers. Its name originates from its close proximity to Claremont Road. It was designed by D. Fox and was originally 600 ft before being extended under the when a T-shaped landing head was added, bringing it to a length of 760 ft.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4657, 1.7464
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Lowestoft
- Postcode
- NR33 0QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lowestoft
- Nearest railway station
- Lowestoft — 1 km
- Opening
- {{start date and age|1903|||df=yes}}
Sources
- wikipedia: Claremont Pier (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Claremont Pier?
- Claremont Pier is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR33 0QQ), in the parish of Lowestoft.
- What is Claremont Pier?
- The Claremont Pier is a traditional seaside pier in Lowestoft in the English county of Suffolk. Opened in 1903 and named after nearby Claremont Road, the pier was sectioned during the war through fear
- How do I get to Claremont Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Lowestoft, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR33 0QQ.
- Who owns Claremont Pier?
- Claremont Pier is owned by Charmaine and Edward Mayne and Family.
- Is Claremont Pier free to visit?
- Yes, Claremont Pier is free to enter.
- How do I get to Claremont Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Lowestoft, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR33 0QQ.