Pier

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

Restoration

Restoration Efforts Underway for Crumbling Birnbeck Pier

A crucial step in the restoration of the iconic Birnbeck Pier is on the horizon as council members prepare to vote on the approval of plans aimed at saving the deteriorating structure. The proposed restoration, which includes …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read