The West Pier Centre
The West Pier Centre is the seafront home of the West Pier Trust. You can find us on beach level in an arch east of Brighton i360, near the Golden Spiral at the foot of the slope opposite the Hilton Brighton Metropole. Visit us for information about the West Pier, exhibitions, books and souvenirs, monthly talks, events, education and community engagement sessions.
We are open 11am – 4.30pm Thursdays – Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Occasionally, in bad weather or to hold Trust meetings, we may have to close temporarily. Please contact 01273 321499 or info@westpier.co.uk to check.
West Pier in Close Up
These are the first close up shots of the iconic West Pier remains since the devastating fires of 2003 made the structure too dangerous to access.
Shot on the lowest tide of the year, the West Pier Trust investigation in association with Visual Air shows the West Pier is in better shape than first hoped. Beautiful detailed ironwork still survives, along with staircases, walkways and much of the original support structure.
The ruin has also become a haven for wild life home to cormorants and a myriad of other birds as well as sea life.
Credit: Sam Moore at Visual Air
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.
Brighton's West Pier
For more than 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.
West Pier News
Re-building by the sea: post-war seaside architecture with Kathryn Ferry – October 17th 2024
The Academy of Punch & Judy
The End of the Pier
The West Pier Ruin
The West Pier was destroyed in two arson attacks in 2003 dashing all hopes of restoration. The ruin is in a state of active collapse and has been for three decades. We don’t know when the ruin will collapse further although it is certain it will happen and most probably will eventually become an off-shore reef only revealed at low tide. The structure is dangerous and should not be approached.
We have a management plan in place to mark the site, warn people not to approach and to remove debris that reaches the beach at low water. We do not have the funds to maintain the ruin in a steady state: it is technically just not feasible. But as an active ‘living’ ruin it is fascinating to watch the site naturally evolve and change.
The West Pier on Instagram
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18 h
Thursday August 15
Why are we obsessed with crime?
Local crime fiction author William Shaw thinks he has an answer.
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#Seaside #punchandjudy #Brighton’s celebrated Punch & Judy Showman “Prof’ Glyn Edwards brings the uproarious antics of the world famous couple inside the West Pier`s micro theatre. Book now for a session in July/August #kidsfun #Kids #schoolsout https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/943028131527?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Calming vibes 🌊🐦✨️ #westpierbrighton
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Book now for our next talk at #WestpierCentre Daniel Defoe’s tour of South East England 1724 – 18th July https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daniel-defoes-tour-of-south-east-england-1724-tickets-844638545627?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tim Rudman #photograhicart exhibition #WestpierCentre #Brighton http://www.timrudman.com
https://www.westpier.co.uk/exhibition/the-end-of-the-pier/
‘The End of the Pier’ Exhibition at the #WestPierCentre #Brighton from 6th July 2024. A nostalgic photographic journey. The prints are handmade silver gelatine prints produced chemically in the traditional darkroom. All have been toned with various combinations of archival toners, mostly based on Gold, Selenium, Sulphides and Polysulphides. www.timrudman.com
‘The End of the Pier’ Exhibition at the #Westpier Centre from 6th July. A nostalgic photographic journey www.timrudman.com
Open 11am – 4.30pm Thursdays – Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
#Westpiercentre open 11am – 4.30pm Thursdays – Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). #brighton
Dogs welcome! @ #WestpierCentre #brighton #dogbiscuits🐶🍪
What an amazing ☀️ day it is! #Brighton #Summer in the 80`s #Westpier
Image © Keith Collman
Red Arrows over the #WestPier 1985 #Brighton Stepbackintime
The Academy of Punch & Judy project @ #WestPierCentre #Brighton
Prof. Glyn Edwards Brighton’s Punch and Judy man and ‘Professor’ says, ‘The Academy is very much about spreading the word to see if we can identify any local talent who might want to take up the torch. Equally the Academy will work for anyone merely wanting to know about P&J in general as part of our ‘intangible cultural heritage’ or out of sheer inquisitiveness. It’s also a great opportunity for other artists wanting a bit of inspiration from an iconic character.’
Open every Tuesday until September 3rd 2024.
All for free and free to all.
Daniel Defoe’s tour of South East England 1724 Book now for our July Talk at #Westpiercentre https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daniel-defoes-tour-of-south-east-england-1724-tickets-844638545627
Brilliant shot! Photo by Tara Dalyntara
What the Sixties did to/for Brighton
Why are we obsessed with crime?
Local crime fiction author William Shaw thinks he has an answer...
Book now via Eventbrite #westpiertrust💗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/888201022167?aff=oddtdtcreator
Re-building by the #sea: post-war #seaside #architecture with #KathrynFerry – Book Now! #Westpiercentre #brighton https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/920819123787?aff=oddtdtcreator
Lynton Troupe on the #WestPier one of many entertainers/groups who performed on the West Pier in the early part of the last century This is around 1910 and you can see the old Bedford Hotel in the background. Stepbackintime #Brighton
