Piers worth finding.
Piers are the pleasure palaces of the Victorian seaside, stretching out over the water for promenading, entertainment and sea air. Browse the opening collection by nation, then follow a field note into the detail.
Browse the collection
Every entry is a starting point. Confirm local conditions, access and opening details before travelling.
Showing 45 piers
Brighton Palace Pier
Grade II*
Read the field note England · EssexSouthend Pier
Grade II — world's longest pleasure pier
Read the field note England · LancashireBlackpool North Pier
Grade II
Read the field note England · LancashireBlackpool Central Pier
Read the field note England · LancashireBlackpool South Pier
Read the field note England · SomersetWeston-super-Mare Grand Pier
Read the field note England · SomersetBirnbeck Pier
Derelict, Grade II* — restoration in progress
Read the field note England · SomersetClevedon Pier
Grade I
Read the field note England · NorfolkCromer Pier
Grade II
Read the field note England · NorfolkGreat Yarmouth Britannia Pier
Read the field note England · NorfolkGreat Yarmouth Wellington Pier
Read the field note England · SuffolkSouthwold Pier
Read the field note England · SuffolkFelixstowe Pier
Read the field note England · MerseysideSouthport Pier
Grade II — second-longest in England
Read the field note England · West SussexWorthing Pier
Grade II
Read the field note England · East SussexEastbourne Pier
Grade II
Read the field note England · East SussexHastings Pier
Rebuilt 2016, RIBA Stirling Prize
Read the field note England · KentDeal Pier
Read the field note England · KentFolkestone Harbour Arm
Former pier, now promenade/dining
Read the field note England · North YorkshireSaltburn Pier
Only remaining pier in NE England
Read the field note England · LincolnshireCleethorpes Pier
Read the field note England · LincolnshireSkegness Pier
Partial — storm damaged
Read the field note England · DorsetBoscombe Pier
Read the field note England · DorsetBournemouth Pier
Read the field note England · DorsetSwanage Pier
Grade II
Read the field note England · DevonTeignmouth Pier
Read the field note England · Isle of WightRyde Pier
Oldest seaside pleasure pier in the world (1814)
Read the field note England · HampshireSouthsea South Parade Pier
Read the field note England · EssexClacton Pier
Read the field note England · West SussexBognor Regis Pier
Read the field note England · KentHerne Bay Pier (remains)
Mostly demolished — pier head remains offshore
Read the field note England · EssexWalton-on-the-Naze Pier
Read the field note Wales · ConwyLlandudno Pier
Grade II* — longest in Wales
Read the field note Wales · GwyneddGarth Pier
Grade II
Read the field note Wales · Vale of GlamorganPenarth Pier
Grade II
Read the field note Scotland · Argyll and ButeRothesay Pier
Historic Clyde steamer pier
Read the field note Scotland · North AyrshireBrodick Pier
Ferry pier, CalMac
Read the field note Scotland · Argyll and ButeDunoon Pier
Category B listed
Read the field note Scotland · ArgyllshireHelensburgh Pier
Category B listed, Firth of Clyde
Read the field note Wales · CeredigionAberystwyth Pier
Grade II
Read the field note Wales · PembrokeshireTenby Pier
Lifeboat station pier on the South Wales coast
Read the field note England · North YorkshireScarborough Pier
Historic harbour pier
Read the field note England · North YorkshireWhitby Pier
Grade II pier with historic lighthouses
Read the field note England · KentMargate Pier
Grade II — historic harbour arm
Read the field note Wales · ConwyColwyn Bay Pier
Victoria Pier, partially restored
Read the field noteFour nations, one coast
| Nation | Entries in this collection | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| England | 35 | The richest collection, from the world’s longest at Southend to the Grade I-listed ironwork at Clevedon. |
| Wales | 6 | Llandudno’s Grade II* pier is the longest in Wales, with Garth and Penarth adding Victorian elegance. |
| Scotland | 4 | Clyde and ferry piers dominate, including the Category B-listed Dunoon and the historic Rothesay steamer pier. |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | No verified pleasure pier in this opening batch. |
Before you set out
What is the longest pleasure pier in the UK?
Southend Pier in Essex, at 2,158 metres (1.34 miles), is the longest pleasure pier in the world. A pier railway runs its full length.
Are UK seaside piers free to walk on?
Some piers are free to stroll, while others charge a small admission fee. Check the pier’s own website before visiting, as charges and opening hours vary seasonally.
Which UK piers are Grade I listed?
Clevedon Pier in Somerset is Grade I listed, widely considered one of the finest surviving Victorian piers in Britain.
Can I suggest a correction?
Yes. Corrections and updates are welcome through the contact page.
Is this a booking website?
No. The UK Coast is an editorial directory and does not sell tickets or guarantee access.
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