- Deal Pier is in Kent, England.
- Check access, weather and local guidance before travelling.
About Deal Pier
Deal Pier is a modernist concrete pier on the Kent coast, the last pier built in England, opened in 1957 to replace a Victorian predecessor. Its clean lines and pier head café give it a utilitarian charm distinct from the ornate Victorian piers elsewhere.
The story of Deal Pier
The original Deal Pier was opened in 1864 as a wooden jetty, rebuilt in 1875 as an iron pier and extended in 1899. That pier was demolished in 1947 after storm damage and the current concrete pier was built in its place, opened on 19 November 1957 by the Duke of Edinburgh. At 1,026 feet, it was designed by borough engineer E. A. S. P. Hartley as a simple promenade and was the last pier constructed in England for decades. The pier head café was added later and a clock at the pier entrance was installed in 2013 as a community gift.
Visiting with care
Open year-round and free to walk, the pier has a café at the pier head with views across the Channel to France on a clear day. It is in the heart of Deal's conservation area, handy for the town's antique shops, maritime museum and the Deal Castle built by Henry VIII.
Interesting facts
- The last pier built in England, opened in 1957 by the Duke of Edinburgh.
- Designed by borough engineer E. A. S. P. Hartley as a concrete structure.
- The earlier Victorian iron pier on the site was demolished in 1947.
- At 1,026 feet, the pier extends far enough to view France on clear days.
Getting there
Parking and access details — check locally for the latest information.