Mysterious New Barge Arrives at Weston Seafront to Aid Birnbeck Pier Restoration Friday, March 20, 2026 birnbeck weston pier restoration barge heritage seafront tidal funding community 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 … Read More
Boats Set to Return to Birnbeck Pier Following £19m Investment by Reeves Thursday, March 19, 2026 birnbeck pier weston-super-mare restoration investment heritage community infrastructure government tourism 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 … Read More
Boats Could Return to Birnbeck Pier Following £19m 'Game-Changing' Investment from Reeves Thursday, March 19, 2026 birnbeck weston-super-mare pier restoration investment heritage community maritime government infrastructure 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 … Read More
Dramatic Restoration Begins on Birnbeck Pier Walkway Wednesday, February 18, 2026 birnbeck pier restoration walkway heritage victorian conservation structure seaside renovation 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. … Read More
Pub’s ‘Frustration’ as Restoration of Iconic Weston-super-Mare Pier Closes Car Park Wednesday, November 5, 2025 weston-super-mare pier restoration carpark captain’scabin jonathandudd construction council birnbeck regeneration 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 … Read More
Pub Faces Uncertainty as Weston-super-Mare Pier Restoration Closes Key Car Park Wednesday, November 5, 2025 weston-super-mare birnbeck pier restoration pub carpark jonathandudd council heritage regeneration 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 … Read More