Days Out South East England

Brighton Pier - Free Day Out in South East England
Clacton Pier, opened in the 1890s, Adorned with filigree arches and a few kiosks, Brighton Pier was opened in grand ceremony on May 20th 1899. By 1901, the pier consisted of a building with minaret corner towers housing dining, smoking and reading rooms and its first concert hall. By 1911, the concert hall had become a theatre attraction. 21 years elapsed before the next major phase saw the addition of a big wheel, heralding an extension to the piers' length and a widening of the promenade. The wars interfered with development and, as with most seaside piers, a section of the middle was removed to discourage enemy landings. Post war euphoria saw business booming and by the Summer of 1946 day sea trips from the pier along the coast prospered until 1960.

Entry on to Brighton Pier is free. Rides, stalls, games etc... will incur a charge.

To contact Brighton Pier please check out the Family Day Out listing for the Brighton Pier for a map and more information.

 

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