Britain's piers range from traditional amusement arcades and adrenaline-fuelled attractions to seafood restaurants and live shows. Some stretch for hundreds of metres into the sea for uninterrupted coastal views, while others are grand Victorian structures that have stood the test of time.
For those staying in the UK this summer, these are some of Britain's best piers to add to a travel list, based on thousands of visitor rankings on TripAdvisor.
St Anne's and Worthing piers
St Anne's Pier, in St Annes-on-the-Sea, Lancashire, is a Grade II listed building with a mock-Tudor entrance and an open walkway stretching over the sandy Ribble Estuary. Originally intended as a calm promenading venue, attractions were later added, and now there are plenty of arcades, shops and food stands.
Worthing Pier, in West Sussex, opened in 1862 as a simple wooden promenade for walkers. Though undergoing structural repairs, the pier remains open, and visitors can head to the historic Pavilion Theatre for shows and community events, or the restored Art Deco Southern Pavilion, which contains a restaurant.
Skegness and Bournemouth piers
Skegness Pier, a Lincolnshire landmark that opened in 1881, was once one of the longest in England at 1,844 feet. After damage from a storm in 1978, its structure was shortened, but it still offers modern indoor arcades, bowling, laser tag, and outdoor beach bars.
Bournemouth Pier, one of the most iconic in the UK, originally opened in 1880. It now features the world's first pier-to-shore zip wire, launching riders from a 60-foot tower, along with arcades and dining options such as the Key West Restaurant and Bar at the far end.
