Birnbeck Pier - Wikipedia
Birnbeck Pier, also known as the 'Old Pier', is a pier situated on the Bristol Channel in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England, approximately 18 miles (29 km) south-west of Bristol.
The Birnbeck Regeneration Trust
Birnbeck Pier, known locally as the Old Pier, stands on the North Somerset coastline at Weston-super-Mare. Built between 1864 and 1867, it is a unique structure, being the only British …
Birnbeck Pier - Pier in Weston-super-Mare, Weston-super-Mare
Though the pier is no longer open to visitors, it remains one of Weston’s most evocative and photographed landmarks. Weathered timbers and ironwork arches reach out over the waves …
Historic Birnbeck Pier saved as last-minute funding announced
Sep 17, 2025 · The National Lottery Heritage Fund has stepped in to fill the £5.5m funding gap to restore Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, a full meeting of North Somerset Council was …
Weston's Birnbeck Pier plan 'in jeopardy' as RNLI pulls out - BBC
Jun 27, 2025 · Plans to restore a historic pier are "in jeopardy" after key partner the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) pulled out of the deal. North Somerset Council confirmed it …
Birnbeck Regeneration Trust
As the only pier in the UK connected to an island, Birnbeck Pier is a rare and irreplaceable piece of Victorian engineering. With your help, we are supporting the restoration of this unique site to …
Birnbeck Pier - Friends Of The Old Pier Society
Designed by legendary pier builder Eugenius Birch and opened in 1867, the pier is unique since it's the only British pier that links the mainland with an island. Sadly, the pier has been closed …
Birnbeck Pier project - North Somerset Council
Birnbeck Pier opened in 1867. It was designed by Eugenius Birch and is the only pier in the country to link to an island. It is an outstanding example of Victorian engineering and is Grade …
Birnbeck Pier (2026) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go …
Birnbeck Pier, known locally as the Old Pier, stands on the North Somerset coastline at Weston-super-Mare. Built between 1864 and 1867, it is a unique structure, being the only British pier …
Birnbeck Pier - The Tragic Tale Of The Abandoned Pier In …
Dec 8, 2024 · Birnbeck Pier is an abandoned Victorian Pier in Weston-super-Mare. Today, it's falling into decline. Here's the history, how to visit and plans to revive it!