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Burnham on Sea

Charming Seaside Town Boasts the UK’s Smallest Pier

Nestled along Somerset’s coast, Burnham-on-Sea is home to Britain’s shortest pier—Burnham Pier—which measures just 117 feet long. This petite pier, built between 1911 and 1914 on the eve of World War I, offers a captivating …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read