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
West Pier Memories
Wild Coast Sussex – A talk by Nikki Hills, Wild Coast Sussex Project Manager, Sussex Wildlife Trust. 22/9/22
West Pier Walk & Talk July – September 2022
The West Pier on Instagram
Great shot @rajaawad23 #Brighton looking very exotic & of course, the #Westpier ♥️
Beautiful! #Westpier #Brighton
Photograph:
Keith Wells Photography
The #WestPier – An evening of #art and #poetry
Book now http://ow.ly/YfSz50JKn5b
Described by #GrahamGreene as “the best book written about #Brighton” #WestPier is a splendid evocation of the city between the wars, & an introduction to psychopathic swindler Ralph Ernest Gorse. #PatrickHamilton Study Day http://ow.ly/h3Xg50JJr28
Check out our ongoing series of exciting Talks & Events by visiting http://ow.ly/EPY550JHW8g
#Brighton #Hove
Love this poster celebrating the extraordinary Daddy LongLegs, @the_keep_archives launched in the 1890s by Magnus Volk. #Brighton #Rottingdean
Study day at #WestPier Centre. An exciting & unusual event #PatrickHamilton’s “The West Pier” followed by tea or cocktails at the Metropole. http://ow.ly/RXMo50JFrqt
Still a few tickets let for our next talk on: Flea-Pits & Picture Palaces: The history of #cinema-going in #Brighton & #Hove http://ow.ly/Pq8C50JEt3h
Coming soon “Back Beside the #Seaside’ 6 Sundays on the #Piazza #Brighton #West Pier starting July 24th; a linked roadshow presenting a season of seafront entertainers whose work reflects novelties pictured on postcards from the past.
Fancy stretching your legs as well as seeing our beautiful #Pier through the eyes of an expert? Book today for one of our Walk & Talk sessions #Brighton http://ow.ly/hUxN50JzV0g
#TheWestPier - An evening of #art and #poetry - Book now https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-west-pier-an-evening-of-art-and-poetry-tickets-350378891697
Today's definitely calling for this! Mics on! Florrie Forde 'I do like to be beside the seaside' https://youtu.be/KPQ3cpn-Unc #Brighton #Hove #Sunshine #Heatwave #Summer
Book now: Flea-Pits & Picture Palaces: The history of #cinema-going in #Brighton & #Hove http://ow.ly/Ig0050JwMVM
Book now Patrick Hamilton's, 'The West Pier' - A Study Day. #Westpier #Brighton http://ow.ly/PB9r50Jui3m
Reporting the #Westpier Fires. Book today for Paul Caruana Galizia’s Talk following his fascinating investigation for #TortoiseMedia into the #arson attacks on the West Pier #Brighton http://ow.ly/ewox50JshM4
Back Beside the Seaside 7th July – 18th August 2022 #Brighton http://ow.ly/20NI50JrgLz
Anyone who fancies stretching their legs as well as seeing our beautiful #WestPier through the eyes of an expert will want to take part in one of our #Walk&Talk sessions in July, August and September. http://ow.ly/SlQW50Jqk8B
A perfect day today in #Brighton 😎 ☀️
Pic @thetravellingbriefuk
#PatrickHamilton #Westpier A Study Day - Book here: http://ow.ly/whJu50Jio31 #Brighton
Quiet Corners of the #Sussex Coast, a talk with Geoffrey Mead on Thurs 26h May #Brighton
#Westpiercentre Book Here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quiet-corners-of-the-sussex-coast-tickets-316385145487?fbclid=IwAR1bGsnfW83pn67NgMVKEyWiW31GA3yAryoEzOlBHqsam84zFYW62X-hg2w
