Major Milestone: Iconic Birnbeck Pier Reconnects with Mainland After Decades Wednesday, June 10, 2026 birnbeck pier restoration landmark bridge reconstruction heritage infrastructure coastal 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 …
Major Milestone as Iconic Birnbeck Pier Reconnects to Mainland After Decades Wednesday, June 10, 2026 birnbeck pier restoration milestone heritage construction landmark infrastructure community coastal 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 … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier: A Seaside Attraction Outshining Blackpool and Brighton Wednesday, May 27, 2026 weston-super-mare grandpier seaside somerset family entertainment british pier coastal tourism When picturing an authentic British pier, destinations like Blackpool or Brighton often come to mind. However, one of the UK’s most remarkable piers is nestled in the South West—Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier along the … Read More
Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier: A Seaside Attraction Surpassing Blackpool and Brighton Wednesday, May 27, 2026 weston-super-mare grandpier seaside somerset entertainment familyfun britishcoast pier tourism recreation When picturing an authentic British pier, many immediately think of Blackpool or Brighton. Yet nestled in North Somerset by the Bristol Channel is Weston-super-Mare—a coastal resort home to the spectacular Grand Pier, an … Read More
‘I moved to the UK seven years ago – my favourite beach town is in Somerset’ Wednesday, May 20, 2026 weston-super-mare somerset beach expat travel daytrip bath pier seaside uk Maria Polansky, an expat from Canada who has lived in the UK for seven years, has discovered her favourite beach destination: Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. Amid ongoing debates about the best UK beaches—whether in … Read More
Burnham-on-Sea Pier: Britain's Shortest Yet One of the Oldest with Unbeatable Arcades Tuesday, April 21, 2026 pier burnham-on-sea somerset arcades seaside edwardian tourism entertainment arcadegames history Nestled in the peaceful seaside town of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, lies Britain’s shortest pier – a small but remarkable gem that has captured the hearts of holidaymakers for over a century. Though modest in size, this … Read More