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
Talking to the Moon
A message from the Chair: Business … but not as usual!
WPT Talk March 26th 2020 Ian Gledhill: Magnus Volk & His Amazing Railways
The West Pier on Instagram
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Brilliant shot from @peter_mceachern
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Captures today.... #rainy day #Brighton #Westpier #Westpiertrust Image: Francesca Pillon
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If you're on #Brighton #seafront this weekend, pop into the #Westpiercentre We're open 11-4pm with Susan Sami's exhibition 'Up in Smoke'. #art #embroidery #westpier #Hove https://www.westpier.co.uk/news/january-exhibition-up-in-smoke-by-susan-sami-10th-january-mid-april-2020/
What an amazing angle! @brighton_clicks Click by :- @focusbnw .
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From 1890s-1930s people actually made a living jumping off #piers to entertain holidaymakers. This is Gladys Powsey an aquatic entertainer at #Brighton #West Pier #WestPierTrust Thx
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#DameVeraLynn the #forces #sweetheart who lived in #Ditchling nr #Brighton #Sussex has died. She was a 103 years young! RIP Dame Vera.
Did you catch @SeasideFerry talking with @DannyPike on
@BBCSussex recently. One of the #Seaside100 objects we discussed was no. 56 the comic postcard. Artist Donald McGill was particularly targeted by #1950s censors - but even managed to make a joke out of that.
Brighton up every day! Image: @simone__vigano
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For almost a century and a half the #WestPier has been Britain’s most iconic #pier.Even today with its sculptural remains casting an eerie beauty over the #seafront, the West Pier is still the most photographed building in #Brighton. Image @LoosestMoose
Ooh 🎶🎶🎶🎶 I do like to be beside the #seaside, I do like to be beside the #sea 🎶🎶🎶 #Westpier #Brighton #seaside #summer #promenade
