Birnbeck Pier, a cherished landmark with a rich history, has taken a monumental step toward restoration. For the first time in decades, a new section has been successfully lifted into place, reconnecting the pier to the …
After decades of separation, the iconic Birnbeck Pier has finally been reconnected to the mainland, marking a significant milestone in its restoration. New photographs reveal a crucial section being carefully lifted and …
Tributes have poured in for Terry Hutt, famously known as the UK’s top royal superfan and affectionately dubbed the ‘Union Jack man’ by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Terry, who held the record for meeting the Queen more times …
Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Birnbeck Pier has a rich history spanning over 160 years, and after decades of decline, hopes are high for its full restoration by 2027. Opened in 1867, the pier quickly became a major draw for …
In 1867, Weston-super-Mare celebrated the grand opening of its first pier, Birnbeck Pier, which would become an iconic Victorian landmark and a magnet for thousands of holidaymakers during the Edwardian era. As the only pier …
An unusual sight has captured the attention of residents and visitors at Weston-super-Mare: a colossal barge resembling an upside-down oil rig has arrived beside Birnbeck Pier. On March 18, this remarkable structure made its …
Heritage vessels may soon grace Birnbeck Pier once more, after the government announced a transformative £19 million investment for this iconic Weston-super-Mare landmark. The funding will enable extensive restoration of the …
Heritage vessels may soon once again dock at Birnbeck Pier, thanks to a transformative £19 million government investment announced today aimed at revitalising this iconic Weston-super-Mare landmark. The substantial funding …
After years of anticipation, dramatic restoration work has officially commenced on the Birnbeck Pier walkway. This treasured landmark, known for its striking Victorian architecture, has long suffered from neglect and decay. …
The landlord of the Captain’s Cabin pub in Weston-super-Mare is raising concerns over the future of the family-run establishment following the closure of a crucial nearby car park. The closure is part of the ongoing …
Jonathan Dudd, landlord of the Captain’s Cabin in Weston-super-Mare, faces uncertainty as the closure of the nearby Birnbeck Road car park threatens his pub’s future. The Captain’s Cabin, a family-run establishment since the …
Birnbeck Pier, once a vibrant Victorian attraction, has stood abandoned and deteriorating for almost four decades. Located in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, this unique pier connects the mainland to Birnbeck Island—a small …
The restoration of Weston-super-Mare’s historic Birnbeck Pier has been saved at the “eleventh hour” thanks to a crucial £5.5 million funding injection. The announcement came moments before councillors were set to vote on …
Birnbeck Pier’s restoration has been dramatically saved, just as North Somerset councillors prepared to vote on cancelling the project. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has pledged £5.5 million to fill a critical funding …
North Somerset Council is preparing to vote on September 16 to cancel the much-anticipated Birnbeck Pier restoration project following the withdrawal of a crucial funding partner, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution …