- Garth Pier is in Gwynedd, Wales.
- Grade II
- Check access, weather and local guidance before travelling.
About Garth Pier
Garth Pier in Bangor is a Grade II listed Victorian pier on the Menai Strait, the second-longest pier in Wales. It offers fine views across to Anglesey and has retained much of its original Victorian ironwork and character.
The story of Garth Pier
The pier was opened in 1896, designed by J. J. Webster and built by the Bangor Pier Company at a cost of £17,000, extending 1,500 feet into the Menai Strait. It was intended to serve paddle steamers bringing day-trippers from Liverpool and the Lancashire coast to Bangor. The pier fell into serious disrepair after the Second World War and was nearly demolished in 1971, but was saved by a public campaign led by Bangor City Council, which purchased it for 1 penny. A £400,000 restoration was completed in 1982, preserving the original ironwork and kiosks. The pier was Grade II listed in 1976.
Visiting with care
Open year-round with a small admission charge, the pier has a café, kiosks and a small amusement arcade at the pier head. It offers views across the Menai Strait to Anglesey and the Snowdonia mountains, and is a short walk from Bangor city centre.
Interesting facts
- The second-longest pier in Wales at 1,500 feet (460 metres).
- Opened in 1896, designed by J. J. Webster for paddle steamer excursions.
- Saved from demolition in 1971 when the council bought it for one penny.
- Restored in 1982 and Grade II listed in 1976.
Getting there
Parking and access details — check locally for the latest information.