Birnbeck Pier information outlet

It’s worth walking around from Knightstone Island and taking a look at the refurbishment in progress

Birnbeck Pier, known locally as the Old Pier is situated further along the coast beyond Knightstone Island and was built between 1864 and 1867 some 37 years before the Grand Pier. Birnbeck is a unique...

Lovely area.

The closed and dilapidated pier is to be restored at last. This is my favourite area of Weston. The walk in Weston across the causeway and around the rocky bay is lovely with Birnbeck pier at the en...

A brighter future on the horizon

When we walk along Weston sea front we occasionally walk as far as Birnbeck. We were pleased to hear that North Somerset Council have finally taken ownership of the pier, so hopefully some restoration...

A brighter future on the horizon for the only existing pier in the UK to connect the mainland

A fascinating speech about the history by the local volunteer from the Birnbeck Regeneration Trust. He shared all the historical facts and expertise with us. The most interesting bit about its heyday ...

Should be restored

Having a walk round Weston and doing a few geocaches, one of which brought us here. What a beautiful structure. This would make a wonderful feature if it was restored. I would have loved to walk ou...