At the front of the pier, you can see the old gothic toll house boarded up that used to take visitors pennies! Inside, you can have a chat with one of their lovely team about the current situation of the pier and discover some of the histories too! I particularly enjoyed the rainbow angel wings, they are a great chance for photo so have your camera ready! The rainbow angel was set up by Chris Vickery to raise funds for more murals to be made around the Weston-super-Mare area.
To donate to his GoFundMe fundraiser, click here. If the tide is out, you can head below Birnbeck Pier to the rocky beach below on the cliffs.
These used to a popular attraction for tourists that overlooked Birnbeck Pier. They were first planted in the s to remember Prince Albert. Over the years, it fell into decline like the neighbouring pier. Today, it is worth a quick pitstop as there are a few benches that look over Birnbeck Pier.
On a sunny day, the park is perfect for a picnic. You can also walk around the old pond that is full of wildlife and flora!
In the springtime, there are plenty of wildflowers, bluebells, snakeshead fritillary and wild garlic to be seen. Top things to do in Wells. See the oldest working astronomical clock.
The history of the sugar lookout in Clevedon. Follow us! Keep up to date! When your hair becomes part of your uniform Fuel Your Fun! Yummy, scrummy delights to eat and drink Boardwalk Cafe Find out more. The Grand Donut Factory Find out more. Visitor Information The Grand Pier is open 7 days a week from 10am, days a year - we only close Christmas day! Closing times - 4pm no earlier weekdays 5pm no earlier weekends Rides open at 11am.
Find us: BS23 1AL. Accessibility All areas of the Main Pavillion and function rooms have lift and escalator access Toilets and disabled access toilets are available on all floors Please click download to view our full accessibility statement.
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Coach parties are welcome to book in advance for reserved seating in our food outlets, just call Coach parking is provided further south along the seafront or at Locking Road. Visit the website for more information. View Map and What's Nearby. Skip To Main Content. Site Search. Grand Pier. Call direct on: Tel Book Tickets Online. About The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare, is the ideal destination for non-stop indoor family theme park fun. Kiosks serving: Hot dogs, donuts, ice cream, ice lollies and soft drinks.
Theatre on the Pier! Nowadays The Grand Pier runs many entertainment nights for people to enjoy but did you know when the Pier first opened in , it was home to a fine Edwardian Theatre which people would travel for miles to visit. With capacity for people the theatre came complete with an orchestra pit and dressing rooms. Entertainment at the theatre included opera, musical comedy, Shakespeare plays, ballet and boxing.
Weston to Cardiff water taxi! It was originally intended to run regular passenger services from the Pier to Cardiff but the tide and strong currents made tide mooring of ships too dangerous so the plan was abandoned. Strong foundations! The Grand Pier is supported by original cast iron piles from with 71 new steel piles added in The entire structure was refurbished in to give a minimum 25 years until the first maintenance of any structural element will be needed.
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