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
Pier Views: West Pier Trust Online Talks
SHORELINE Exhibition at West Pier Centre
Talking to the Moon
The West Pier on Instagram
Online #Talk from #Westpiertrust Two Centuries of Walking on Water: Fred Gray and Michael Farthing in conversation about Fred’s new book The Architecture of British #Seaside #Piers. #Brighton #Westpier http://ow.ly/90lr50ButJ0
@brocklissphoto #Exhibition 'Shoreline' #WestPierCentre Sats & Suns, 11am-4.30pm 103-105 King’s Road Arches Free Admission #Brighton #Hove #Westpier #Westpiertrust
Interesting shot from @onephotoadayforayear #Brighton #Westpier
#ilovebrighton #brightonandhove #thisisbrighton #brightonupyourday #brightonlife #visitbrighton #ilovebrighton #picoftheday #brighton_clicks #brightonalife #brightoneveryday #brightonphotographer
Two Centuries of Walking on Water: Fred Gray and Michael Farthing in conversation about Fred’s new book The Architecture of British #Seaside #Piers. #Brighton #Westpier http://ow.ly/ejSY50BpV32
Great #Brighton #Westpier shot from @chrisahjempics
#beach #seafront
@bespokeaddict #Brighton Beach Bum #westpier #westpiertrust #westpierbrighton #brighton_pics #brighton_clicks #brightonseafront #brighton
#Brighton we 💗 you! Photo: @onephotoadayforayear #ilovebrighton #brightonandhove #thisisbrighton #brightonupyourday #brightonlife #visitbrighton #ilovebrighton #Westpier #Westpiertrust
So looking forward to this exhibition #Brighton do pop by #photography #exhibition #blackandwhite #sussex #lovebrighton #shorelines @Love_Brighton @BrightonJournal @brightonargus #Westpiercentre King's Rd Arches from 5th September #JohnBrockliss #exhibition Sat & Sundays 11-00am -4.30pm
‘Shoreline’ #Exhibition @Brocklissphoto Featuring over 30 original colour and monochrome #marine landscape #photographs.
from 5 September Saturdays & Sundays, 11am-4.30pm.
#WestPierCentre 103-105 King’s Road Arches #Brighton #Hove
@Brocklissphotos #exhibition opens 5 Sept #WestPierCentre, #Brighton, Sats & Suns 11.00-4.30 until 17 Jan '21 @BA_i360 @Viva_Brighton @on_landscape @SussexLifeMag @LeicaFotografie @Design_Week @sdnpa @bn1magazine @WestPierTrust #exhibitions #LTArt
How was your #BankHoliday #Weekend #Brighton?
#Westpier #Westpiertrust
Although the #Westpier #Trust is sympathetic with the sentiment expressed on the banner, the #pier ruin should not be used in this way. It is extremely dangerous and the public should never go within the area indicated by the marker buoys. #Brighton http://ow.ly/Y4sQ50BcsOZ
@FinnHop Rainbow over the #Westpier #Brighton #Seafront #Westpiercentre
#Brighton #seafront on June 1, 1968 @StevenCleasby #BrightonPast #Westpier #Seafront #Beach #Summerholidays
@Brocklissphotos #exhibition opens 5 Sept #WestPierCentre, #Brighton, Sats & Suns 11.00-4.30 until 17 Jan '21 @BA_i360 @Viva_Brighton @on_landscape @SussexLifeMag @LeicaFotografie @Design_Week @sdnpa @bn1magazine @WestPierTrust #exhibitions #LTArt
It's another #stormy day in #Brighton #southcoast #Hove #Rain #Wind #Westpier http://ow.ly/Bu3h50B8hrk
New #JohnBrockliss @brocklissphoto #exhibition opens 5 Sept, #WestPierCentre, #Brighton, Sats & Suns 11.00-4.30 until 17 Jan '21 @BA_i360 @Viva_Brighton @BTNPalacePier @on_landscape @SussexLifeMag @LeicaFotografie @Design_Week @sdnpa @bn1magazine #Westpiertrust
Who remembers sunbathing on the #Westpier #Brighton? #Westpiertrust #Seaside #Summer
Coming soon #Brighton @Brocklissphoto #photographic #exhibition at #WestpierCentre #Westpier @VivaLewes @VivaBighton @CoolBrighton @CoolSussex @KemptownArts #exhibitions
“Every one of a hundred thousand cities around the world has its own special sunset and it was worth going there, just once, if only to see the sun go down.” - Ryū Murakami
#i360 #BrightonsBestViews #BrightonsBestSunsets #sunsets #sunsetphotography #sunsetshots #photooftheday #MondayMotivation #goldenhour #sussex #Brighton #eastsussex #brightonbeach #VisitBrighton #Westpier
