Piers · Scottish Highlands
Town Pier
Town Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Town Pier in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Fort William, located 0.7 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is PH33 6DB.
About
Town Pier is a seaside pier on the coast of the Scottish Highlands — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area PH33.
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Official information
The West Highland Museum showcases the history and culture of the West Highlands, with a focus on the Jacobite cause and its notable figures. Visitors can explore various collections that highlight the region's past, including artifacts related to political warfare and the impact of tourism.
From the Wikipedia article
The Gravesend Town Pier is located in Gravesend, Kent. It was designed by William Tierney Clark and built in 1834 on the site of the earlier Town Quay. Over 3 million passengers were served between 1835 and 1842, but around 1900, this pier fell into disuse due to the arrival of the railways. In 2000, this site was restored by the Gravesham Borough Council, partly funded by the organisations English Heritage, English Partnerships, Heritage Lottery Fund, Kent County Council, and Manifold Trust. In 2002, this renovation project was finished. They had also added a restaurant and a bar to the pier. When reopened, the Gravesend Town Pier was initially successful, but it later became a fiscal failure. Gravesend town pier is the oldest surviving cast iron pier in the world and is a Grade II* listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.8169, -5.1150
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH33 6DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Phone
- +44 (0)1397 702169
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday closed
Sources
- osm: w39363938 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Town Pier, Gravesend (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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HMS St Christopher Memorial
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HMS St Christopher
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West Highland Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
The Bronze Ford
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Highland Cinema
Cinemas · 0.3 km
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Fort William Sheriff Court
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Where to eat & stay near Town Pier
Places to stay
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Best Western Imperial Hotel
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Bank Street Lodge
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The Helferindernot
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Fort William Backpackers
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Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Clachaig Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Town Pier?
- Town Pier is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH33 6DB).
- What is Town Pier?
- Town Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Town Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH33 6DB.
- Who owns Town Pier?
- Town Pier is owned by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.
- Is Town Pier free to visit?
- Yes, Town Pier is free to enter.
- How do I get to Town Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH33 6DB.