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West Pier

Kings Road, Brighton, England
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Ranked #53 of 72 attractions in Brighton
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

It burned down some years ago, so listing it as an attraction seems a little odd to me. However, you can look at the burned out ruins if that appeals.

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

An interesting structure out to sea. Makes for some good photos especially at sunset. Not really an attraction but something to look at as you stare out to sea.

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Now virtually nothing left of this pier after decades of neglect, winter storms,gales and arson. A once magnificent pier it is now just a sad hulk stranded in the sea.

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See 22 more reviews by Gillian T for Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

sadly the picture you see in the photo was before it was burnt down. The metal shell is still an iconic piece and I haope they keep it. The new i360 is planned to go up but will take years to complete.

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See 14 more reviews by chefdave20032003 for Brighton
Southwick, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

If you have a very good imagination or perhaps an old postcard you may enjoy your visit.Used to be the better of the two piers but it was left to crumble into the channel and set ablaze.Where have the famous starlings gone??

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See 2 more reviews by Ernie S for Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

Brighton Place Pier in this picture is lovely but the west pier has been burnt out and is just an iconic shell sitting out in the sea now! worth a look as you walk along the esplanade though...lots shops and cafes along here

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See 14 more reviews by jpc1517 for Brighton
Cuckfield, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

Need I say more? A pitful reminder of what was there. The area around there is fairly seedy, although the stalls under under the esplanade at least give a point of interest. I know this sound pretty downbeat, but I have spent a lot of time in the area and I think an opportunity was lost in not restoring the... More

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West Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

The pier has been a mere set of wooden posts for a long time now and a reminder of what was once an amazing peice of victorian architecture.

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See 4 more reviews by Linda R for Brighton
Hove, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

It's OK to walk along an sit on a deckchair in the Summer (I still prefer the beach), but other than that it's wall to wall Fruit Machines, Computer Games, donut stalls, Tat Shops and Bling Bazaars. If you could be bothered getting to the far end you will be greeted by a funfair and several discos. Strictly for the... More

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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

As a big fan of British seaside piers this burnt-out shell should bring sadness, yet it can't be denied it has a beauty of it's own. It's probably become Brighton's most iconic and photographed landmark.

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