The Long Battle to Save Weston-super-Mare's Historic Birnbeck Pier Saturday, April 4, 2026 birnbeck weston-super-mare pier restoration victorian rnli heritage seaside engineering community 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 … Read More
The Long Battle to Restore Weston-super-Mare’s Historic Birnbeck Pier Saturday, April 4, 2026 birnbeck weston-super-mare pier restoration victorian rnli heritage severnestuary community architecture 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 … Read More
Living the Charm: My Time in a Somerset Seaside Town with Victorian Elegance and Pop Star Glamour Thursday, April 2, 2026 clevedon somerset seaside victorian pier cinema onedirection tourism heritage filming For the first 20 years of my life, I called Clevedon, a picturesque town in Somerset, my home. This quaint seaside town charms visitors with its glorious Victorian pier, a seawater infinity pool, and the Curzon—one of the … Read More
Living the Charm of Clevedon: Victorian Piers, Historic Cinema & One Direction Memories Thursday, April 2, 2026 clevedon somerset victorian seaside pier cinema onedirection travel britain heritage For the first twenty years of my life, I called Clevedon home—a picturesque Somerset town renowned for its striking Victorian pier, a unique seawater infinity pool, and one of the world’s oldest cinemas. More than just a … Read More
Roman Baths Launch £1 Entry for Benefit Claimants to Boost Accessibility Thursday, April 2, 2026 romanbaths accessibility benefits heritage bath tourism discounts socialcare culture inclusion The renowned Roman Baths are now offering £1 admission tickets for visitors receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Employment Support Allowance (ESA). This new initiative, timed to coincide with the Easter holidays, … Read More
Roman Baths Launch £1 Entry for Benefit Claimants Thursday, April 2, 2026 romanbaths benefits accessibility universalcredit heritage bath tourism socialcare discount tickets The renowned Roman Baths have unveiled a new £1 ticket initiative for individuals receiving key benefits. Starting this Easter holiday, those claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Employment Support Allowance (ESA) … Read More