Yarmouth Pier

Yarmouth Pier is a Victorian pleasure pier, located in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. It is the longest wooden pier in England, and frequently requires restoration due to the relatively short lifespan of the wooden piles. Following its latest restoration scheme, it reopened to the public in 2008.

Not to be confused with Wellington Pier and Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.

Yarmouth Pier
Characteristics
Total length186 metres (610 ft)
History
Opening date1876

After 140 years of operation,[1] it continues to thrive as a tourist attraction.

See also

References
  1. Symes, Jo (24 August 2016). "Yarmouth Pier Celebrates 140th Anniversary". Isle Of Wight Radio. Retrieved 2 June 2017.

50.7077°N 1.4995°W / 50.7077; -1.4995


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