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
Brighton Artist Residency at West Pier Centre
SHORELINE Exhibition at West Pier Centre Reopens
Online Talk Brighton before the Pavilion with Geoffrey Mead
The West Pier on Instagram
@brocklissphoto The Shoreline Exhibition post lockdown reopening #Brighton #WestPierCentre Sat-Sun 11.00-5.00 Featuring 30+ original colour & monochrome marine landscape photographs johnbrockliss.com @CoolBrighton @Viva_Brighton @HoveArts @on_landscape @WeLoveBrighton
#Artistsresidency #Brighton #Artist @alejezart in residence Thursdays @ #WestPierCentre #seafront from 15th April 11-5pm Meet him as he creates art prints & drawings with themes of Brighton & #Hove #sea #West Pier @alejezart #Alejezart
For all you #Brighton #Seaswimmers #Artists #Artistsresidency #Brighton #Artist @alejezart in residence Thursdays @ #WestPierCentre #seafront from 15th April. Come anytime 11-5pm meet him as he creates art prints & drawings with themes of Brighton & #Hove #sea #West Pier @alejezart #Alejezart alejez.com #welovebrighton #coolbrighton
@brocklissphoto The Shoreline Exhibition re-opens #Brighton #WestPier Centre Sat -Sun 11.00-5.00 til 23/5 Featuring over 30 original colour & monochrome marine landscape photographs www.johnbrockliss.com @CoolBrighton @Viva_Brighton @HoveArts @on_landscape @WeLoveBrighton
#Artistsresidency #Brighton #Artist @alejezart in residence Thursdays @ #WestPierCentre #seafront from 15th April. Come anytime 11-5pm Meet him as he creates art prints & drawings with themes of Brighton & #Hove #sea #West Pier @alejezart #Alejezart alejez.com
Mitchell was important for #piers as it was his screw pile technology that Eugenius Birch exploited at #Margate then elsewhere #Westpier #Brighton includinghttps://twitter.com/SeasideFerry/status/1381910653045194753https://twitter.com/SeasideFerry/status/1381910653045194753
Great news! Brighton Artist @alejezart will be in residency every Thursday at the #WestPier Centre starting 15th April. Come along anytime between 11-5pm and meet Alej ez as he creates art prints and drawings with the theme of Brighton & Hove, the sea and the West Pier. Find out what inspires him and watch him at work https://alejez.com www.Westpier.co.uk Instagram @alejezart
#Hove #Brighton #art #Artists #Creative #ArtistinResidence #Alejezart #Westpier #westpierbrighton #brightonbeach #visitbrighton #thisisbrighton #eastsussex #landscape #victorianarchitecture
Amazing! It's #snowing in #Brighton 🤣 😂 #WestPier
Loving this Image from another cold snap by Coleen Slater Photography.
A beautiful sketch from @alejezart for those of you who have been swimming in the sea this winter and early spring. Equipped with #woollyhats #neoprene #gloves and #shoes. Bravo! #Westpier #Brighton
We're delighted to announce that the #WestPierCentre on the #seafront will open again at the weekends 11-5pm from next week. Hurrah! Looking forward to seeing you. 103-105 King’s Road Arches #Brighton, BN12FN
Glorious! #Brighton #Seafront #Sunshine @BettyBerlinsky
Please don't paddle board, kayak or swim near the #WestPier #Brighton Underwater dangers. Respect the buoys https://www.westpier.co.uk/news/west-pier-ruin-danger-warning/
@The_Monties
Magnificent capture by @bradleymoonphotography this week. #brighton has experienced some amazing sunsets and low tides recently. #brightonandhove #brightonwestpier #westpierbrightonphotograph #brightonsbestviews #streetphotographybrighton #brightonsunsets #brightonsummer #brightonphotography
Gorgeous golden low tide @brightonthing
#Brighton #Westpier
Gorgeous gold lowlife at #Westpier #Brighton @brightonthing
What a lovely day! The deckchairs are out. #brightonseafront #brightonandhove
The opening of the #Westpier in #Brighton 1866
A moment of reflection @RobinWhitead Beautiful #Brighton shot #Westpier
Beautiful shot from @andy.gardner.photography Big ol' sun #Westpier #Brighton
Beautiful day on #brightonandhove seafront today and artists continue to be inspired by #westpierbrighton @sharonmaskery ‘something a little different...’ we love the colours Sharon👌
