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 and reconstructing an original octagonal 1866 West Pier kiosk to reinstate on Brighton seafront close to its original site and just outside West Pier Centre.
This exquisite structure will be the oldest pier building in the world and will complete the West Pier Piazza that celebrates Eugenius Birch’s masterpiece. It will be open for the public to enjoy but also repurposed as an innovative learning and activity 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.
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
Flea-Pits & Picture Palaces 28/7/22
Quiet Corners of the Sussex Coast – 26th May 6-7 pm
Reporting the West Pier Fires – 16th June 2022
The West Pier on Instagram
Beautiful shot @matades_photography
Storm chasing on #Brighton beach 🌩⚡️
#Westpier
Beautiful capture! @theendlesshorizon
A lightning shot behind #westpier #westpietbrighton #lightningphotography #stormchasing #stormchaser
Studio Greenhouse #Westpiertrust #ArtistsOpenHouses #Brighton #Art http://ow.ly/8W7l50JaVeJ
#Brighton #swimming club in the 19th Century! Men who wanted to join paid an entrance fee of one shilling and a weekly subscription of two pence (2d) a week. 😎
Book tickets - Reporting the #Westpier fires #Brighton http://ow.ly/t0jz50J8GLX
#Brighton calling! #Westpier #Sunshine 😎
Book now! Fleapits & #Picturepalaces #movies #cinema #Brighton #Hove http://ow.ly/ChoR50J4UiX
Quiet Corners of the #Sussex Coast - 26th May 6-7pm Book now! https://www.westpier.co.uk/events/
Book tickets - Reporting the #Westpier fires https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reporting-the-west-pier-fires-tickets-315334723647 #Brighton
The heat is on #Brighton. We're cracking out the sunglasses today! 😎 #Westpier
Book now! Fleapits & #Picturepalaces #movies #cinema #Brighton #Hove https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flea-pits-picture-palaces-the-history-of-cinema-going-in-brighton-hove-tickets-329800120037?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Flea Pits and Picture Palaces The history of #cinema-going in #Brighton & #Hove https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flea-pits-picture-palaces-the-history-of-cinema-going-in-brighton-hove-tickets-329800120037
Reporting the #Westpier fires - Book now! #Brighton #piers https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reporting-the-west-pier-fires-tickets-315334723647
Looks good! #Brighton Beach/#WestPier - FREE Public Group Meditation in front of West Pier https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bodhisattvakmc/683949?fbclid=IwAR0dC_XoCyEOgDDTpwyvl_8Zhl5v3mX7blVBqvU7F_nTAuGuMaWeOcZ3oGM
Quiet Corners of the Sussex Coast - 26th May 6-7 pm
A talk by Geoffrey Mead at the West Pier Centre https://www.westpier.co.uk/events/
Quiet Corners of the Sussex Coast - 26th May 6-7 pm
A talk by Geoffrey Mead at the West Pier Centre https://www.westpier.co.uk/events/
Reporting the West Pier Fires – 16th June 2022 https://www.westpier.co.uk/news/reporting-the-west-pier-fires/ 😍
Till 4th July #Westpiertrust & members of #art cooperative #StudioGreenhouse, have put together an art show at #Westpiercentre https://www.westpier.co.uk/news/seaside-art-studio-greenhouse-2022/ #Sussexartists #Brighton Look forward to seeing you!
#WestPier #PatrickHamilton Study Day - book now! http://ow.ly/qYQy50IPyCG #Sheringham #Hove #Brighton #Hassocks #London #Metropole
Book now! Reporting the #WestPier Fires https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reporting-the-west-pier-fires-tickets-315334723647
