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Colwyn Bay Pier

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Colwyn Bay Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.

Colwyn Bay Pier, piers in North Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Best time of year
Summer
Nearest railway station
Colwyn Bay · 0.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Colwyn Bay Pier is a seaside pier in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.2968°, -3.7235°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Heritage listing

Victoria Pier is a pier in the seaside resort of Colwyn Bay, Wales. The pier fell into disrepair and much of it was demolished, it was reopened in 2021 with a reduced length. Visitors can access the pier and see the bay along its length. Some of the original metalwork remains and retains the legal status of a grade-II listed structure. Designed by Mangnall and Littlewoods the pier opened in 1900 and was extended in 1903 to the length of 227m. The first two pavilions built on the pier were destroyed by fire along with a bijou theatre. The third pavilion was built in 1934 and was significantly extended and altered in the 1970s to allow for nightclub and amusement arcade entertainments.

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From the Wikipedia article

Victoria Pier is a pier in the seaside resort of Colwyn Bay, Wales. The pier fell into disrepair and much of it was demolished, it was reopened in 2021 with a reduced length. Visitors can access the pier and see the bay along its length. Some of the original metalwork remains and retains the legal status of a grade-II listed structure. Designed by Mangnall and Littlewoods the pier opened in 1900 and was extended in 1903 to the length of 227m. The first two pavilions built on the pier were destroyed by fire along with a bijou theatre. The third pavilion was built in 1934 and was significantly extended and altered in the 1970s to allow for nightclub and amusement arcade entertainments. From the late 1980s, the pier began to decline with the seaward portion of the pier being closed due to a poor state of repair. The condition of the pier and the entertainments continued to decline until 2008 when it closed. In 2017, part of the pier collapsed onto the beach below. Much of the pier was demolished and then in 2021, reopened without any pavilions or structures.

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Background

Architecture

Designed by Mangnall & Littlewoods of Manchester, Colwyn Bay's Victoria Pier was one of the later British piers to be built. Construction by the Salford firm of William Brown & Sons began in June 1899. Many of the pier's components were pre-fabricated, and manufactured by the Widnes Iron Foundry. Its official opening was on 1 June 1900, when the architect, Mr. Littlewood, handed a golden key to the pier's owners. As first constructed, the pier was just 316 ft long and 40 ft wide, comprising a timber promenade deck with seating and railings along its length, and a 2,500 seat pavilion in the Moorish Revival style. The pavilion was set to the right of the deck, with a walkway allowing access…

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Coordinates
53.2968, -3.7235
District
Conwy
Parish
Colwyn Bay
Postcode
LL29 8DF
Parliamentary constituency
Clwyd North
Nearest railway station
Colwyn Bay0.2 km
Opening
1 June 1900

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Colwyn Bay Pier?
Colwyn Bay Pier is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL29 8DF), in the parish of Colwyn Bay.
Who owns Colwyn Bay Pier?
Colwyn Bay Pier is owned by Conwy County Borough Council.
Is Colwyn Bay Pier a listed building?
Colwyn Bay Pier is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Colwyn Bay Pier free to visit?
Yes, Colwyn Bay Pier is free to enter.
How do I get to Colwyn Bay Pier?
The nearest railway station is Colwyn Bay, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL29 8DF.