A couple of year’s ago we had an idea of visiting all the Piers in Britain. There are just over 50 remaining although in their heyday there were over 100. The National Pier’s Society keeps a record and lots of information and in the past an AGM, with a chance to exclusive visits. Covid19 has obviously restricted our chance to visit many other at present, however there are some along our way.
Boscombe – 1889
Although largely concrete, rather an elegant and uncluttered structure. Low key entertainment with crazy golf, in normal times, and a series of musical instruments and good displays.
Bournemouth – 1880
Swanage Pier
Earlier pier 1859-96 but current pier built in 1896
Quite a simple pier but a very pleasant walk, no “entertainments” on the pier but a pleasant shop and café near the entrance.
Weymouth – Pier Bandstand
Weymouth doesn’t really have a proper pier, however the Pier Bandstand is counted by the National Piers Society as it is almost the start of a pier.
Teighnmouth
Quite a small pier, a little run-down and mainly “amusements”
Torquay – Princess Pier
The pier at Torquay is almost just the harbour arm
Paignton
Paignton Pier is mostly full of “family amusements” but was popular
