Brighton's West Pier
For almost a century and a half the West Pier has been Britain’s most iconic pier. Renowned for its wonderful architectural style, it has been visited and enjoyed by millions. Even today with its sculptural remains casting an eerie beauty over the seafront, the West Pier is still the most photographed building in Brighton.
Calling all West Pier lovers! Help fund the restoration of the sole surviving complete West Pier building.
We are restoring an original octagonal 1866 pier kiosk to reinstate on Brighton seafront close to its original site. This exquisite structure will be the oldest pier building in the world and the UK’s first seaside learning centre.
To raise funds, we are selling West Pier fragments and artefacts. Every item comes with a certificate of authenticity. As these pieces date back to 1866 or soon after, inevitably they show signs of wear and may not be completely perfect. Please get in touch if you would like to own a piece of Brighton’s history and contribute towards the restoration of this important building.
Please help us return this masterpiece to Brighton seafront in exchange for buying a unique piece of the finest pier ever built.
A message from the Chair: Business … but not as usual!
Read the message from the Chair of the West Pier Trust, Michael Farthing, about our response to the coronavirus crisis and our plans to restore and rebuild our treasured and unique West Pier Kiosk.
celebrating the past
The West Pier Trust is committed through education and conservation to preserving and celebrating the history of the West Pier.
managing the present
The West Pier Trust is responsible for the remains of the pier and the administration of the site.
planning the future
The West Pier Trust is investigating the creation of a new contemporary West Pier for Brighton which complements and enhances the character of the city.
West Pier News
SHORELINE Exhibition at West Pier Centre
Talking to the Moon
A message from the Chair: Business … but not as usual!
The West Pier on Instagram
Coming soon! #Brighton #Hove #photographers #Westpier #Westpiercentre #Exhibition #Photography #JohnBrockliss @Brocklissphoto #Shoreline #Leica #Marine #Landscape
Wonderful dreamy shot of #Brighton #Beach #Summer #Westpier @Love_Brighton
Never thought we'd say it but....#Brighton bring it on! #Rain #Cool #Westpier #WespierTrust #Scorcher #Summer
Beautiful artwork from @wiredandwater
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#WestPier #Brighton #westpierbrighton #pier #brightonbeach #aerialphotography #derilict #derilictplaces #abandonedplaces #beachhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CDof3nKgwPI/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet @DanTube
There's nothing like a promenade on a fine day! #Brighton #Seaside #promenade #Hove #Sunshine #Summer
#brightonwestpier #brighton #brightonandhove #westpierbrighton #sunset #goldenhour #drone #dronephotography #photooftheday #photography @brightonrapture #westpier #westpiertrust
Work on the 1115 foot pier, designed by #EugeniusBirch started in 1863. The cost was £30,000 and it opened on October 5th 1866. #Brighton #Westpier #Brighton #Seaside #Summer
Put your best foot forward, it's #Monday folks! #Brighton #Westpier #Holidaytime #Summer #HappyMonday #Newweek #NewGoals
What a beautiful day it is today here in #Brighton
Great photo of the #BubbleMan @karenclarkphotography
#Brightonbeach #Westpier #WestpierTrust #Sunshine #Summer
Anyone have any memories of this 1930's fancy goods shop located #Westpier before the steps to the boats? Have you found any #lockdown treasures shedding light on the West Pier’s #Brighton #history? If so we'd love to hear from you...
In the Summer of 1995 a group of Squatters took over the West Pier in protest against the Criminal Justice Act '30 More people Homeless' - 'Do You Care' #westpier #squatters #homelessness #brighton #90s #political #photography #brighton @brighton_vibes
Love this capture from @joelthorpe ‘10 phases of sunset at West Pier’ Prints available www.joelthorpe.com/prints
The #West Pier is the most photographed building in #Brighton. Its sculptural remains casting an eerie beauty over the #seafront #i360 #BrightonsBestViews #staycation
#brightonwestpier #westpier #brightonpier #alwaysinbrighton #visitbrighton #ilovebrighton
Summer evening 2019. Image from the Brighton Beach Lovers series (2000-2019). (c)Stewart Weir 2018 #westpier #westpierbrighton #brighton #documentingbritain #bw #streetphotography #filmsnotdead @StewartWeir
#Westpiercentre #Brighton Open #Weekends 11-4pm Look forward to seeing you. #LocalHistory #Westpier #Seaside #Seafront http://ow.ly/zMic50AzVM7
#Brighton Golden hour from above ☀️ - @JoelThorpe #lovebrighton #Westpier #Westpiertrust #seaside
Look at this lovely picture of Fortes Kings Road, #Brighton 1930s #Westpier #Westpiertrust #seafront #seaside #lovebrighton
What an amazingly serene shot from @KaiKinsey
#West Pier #Brighton #Beach #Westpiertrust #lovebrighton
Another great picture of #Brighton #Promettes weighing in at #Westpier 1960 @Brighton&HoveStuff #Westpiertrust #Hove #Seaside #Summer
