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
Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos show scenes across the UK including #Brighton #Starlings #Westpier http://ow.ly/XTYD50BZtE6
Landscape #Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos show scenes across the UK http://ow.ly/H1Mi50BZty4 #Brighton #Westpier #Starlings
Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos show scenes across the UK including #Brighton #Starlings #Westpier http://ow.ly/H5gZ50BZtqe
The #WestPier image used to sell #Brighton, early 20th century Image #Royal Pavilion & #Museums, #Brighton #Hove
Beautiful @atagigamonth #Brighton Seafront
#sunset #beach #pier #brighton #brightonbeach #love #sea #seaair #sun #westpier #vitaminsea #waves #pelirocco #weekend #fiveyearsofrockawaybeach #fiveyears #sky #open #coast #octobersky #skyfire
Amazing shot @murmur_restaurant Good morning #Brighton. Another lovely day of OctoberBest! #Westpier
So excited, the #starlings are back! #Brighton #Hove
@ThePhotoHour @StormHourMark @Brighton_Hour
#sunset
Beautiful! #Westpier #Brighton #Hove #Wildsea #seascape @lloydlanephoto
Stunning #Westpier image #Brighton #Hove #Seaside Pic @briantchapster
Wellcome to@our new neighbours, situated along the same stretch of arches as the West Pier Centre https://www.rampionoffshore.com/visitor-centre/ @RampionVC
Lovely on #Brighton #seafront #Westpier #seaside in #Autumn pic @Taichimonkey
#Brighton #WestpierCentre #photographic #exhibition Free Entry http://ow.ly/jxcr50BHEg0
Two Centuries of Walking on Water: Fred Gray and Michael Farthing in conversation about Fred’s new book The Architecture of British #Seaside #Piers. http://ow.ly/hZju50BGmHq
Wow! @lyndseysmithart finished the day yesterday sketching at sunset #onecontinuousline @WestPierTrust #Westpier #Brighton #Hove
Walking on water in #Brighton #Westpier #Hove pic @traceyhills_
@brocklissphoto #Exhibition 'Shoreline' #WestPierCentre Sats & Suns, 11am-4.30pm 103-105 King’s Road Arches Free Admission #Brighton #Hove #Westpier #Westpiertrust http://ow.ly/L2hh50BA1Fp
Bit wet today in #Brighton. What are you up to?
#Westpier #seafront #lovebrighton #rain or #shine http://ow.ly/1BSb50ByOB3
Good morning everybody! #Brighton's #WestPier from the beach #Seaside #Hove #Westpiertrust #WestpierCentre
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
