The Grand Pier is open!
Thanks to a huge effort, the Grand Pier is open again! Please show your support & come to view the effects the tragic fire. Entertainers, music, fun games & attractions, gift shop and a new licensed bar are all on hand to ensure your day at the Grand Pier is still as enjoyable as usual!
Latest News
Courtesy of Weston & Somerset Mercury
Architects ideas for Weston Grand Pier Future
30th September 2008
Six firms of architects have put forward ideas for a 21st century pier attraction to be built at Weston-super-Mare just eight weeks after the historic pavilion was destroyed by fire.
Four Bristol-based architects: Stride Treglown, Acanthus Ferguson Mann, Angus Meek and AWW have produced ideas along with two from London: Grimshaw and Ray Hole.
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Grand Pier architects named
24th September 2008
The six architects competing to redevelop Weston's Grand Pier have been confirmed.
The architects are Grimshaw, Angus Meek Architects, AWW, Stride Treglown Ltd, Acanthus Ferguson Mann Architects and Ray Hole Architects.
They are vying to work on the project, which is worth £10-15million.
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Collection for Grand Pier
23rd September 2008
An impromptu collection raised £130 for the restoration of Weston's Grand Pier.
The HMS Gambia Association held its annual reunion in town and members travelled throughout the UK and abroad and collected for the attraction, ravaged by fire in July.
HMS Gambia was a Royal Navy battle cruiser on which members served between 1944-1960.
Many of the charred remains from Grand Pier fire are now on display at North Somerset Museum in Burlington Street.
Share your views on new pier designs
18th September 2008
Weston residents will get the chance to have their say on proposed designs for the new Grand Pier pavilion later this month.
The landmark building was destroyed by fire on July 28, and since then, owners Kerry and Michelle Michael have been inviting design blueprints from six firms of architects.
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Thousands moon walk for charity
18th September 2008
THE second ever Midnight Beach Walk has so far raised more than £75,000 for Weston Hospicecare.
On Saturday, 1,219 women and girls gathered at Weston’s beach for the five-mile walk from Uphill onto the Grand Pier and back again.
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Public gets access to burnt pier remains
2nd September 2008
Melted coins, burnt arcade games and even a lamppost have formed part of an eye-catching exhibition in Weston.
Many of the charred remains from Grand Pier fire are now on display at North Somerset Museum in Burlington Street.
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Grand Pier poster at Christie's
28th August 2008
A poster featuring Weston's destroyed Grand Pier pavilion is among those going under the hammer next month.
This image, which is believed to date back to around 1960, will be auctioned at Christie's in London on September 10.
It is part of a vintage poster sale, featuring around 250 lots, with each estimated starting price at £300.
Olympic flag raised
28th August 2008
A special emblem was flown high above Weston to mark an important moment in England's history.
Crowds gathered to watch as the Olympic Handover Flag was raised on the Grand Pier on Sunday
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Red Arrows wows Weston crowd
28th August 2008
Hundreds of people thronged Weston's Grand Pier to watch the Red Arrows display earlier this afternoon (Weds).
For 22 minutes residents and visitors alike were wowed by a fantastic display which took place above and either side of the attraction.
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Grand Pier Events & Attractions
Grand Pier Webcam Live
27th August 2008
The Grand Pier webcam shows the remains of the Pavilion and the changes as work takes place to rebuild it after a devastating fire on July 28, 2008.
Launch webcam.....
View The Effects Of The Tragic Fire
Grand Pier pavilion fire 28th July 2008
Visitors to the Grand Pier will be able to view the effects of the tragic fire at first hand. Take a relaxing stroll along the Pier deck to see first hand the devasting effects of the Pavilion fire. You can also visit the shore end Gift Shop as well as enjoy home cooked food, fish & chips, organic ice creams, donuts and sweets from our excellent food outlets.
Red Arrows Air Show
27th August 2008
Did you watch the Red Arrows display?
The World famous Red Arrows RAF aerobatic display team visited Weston on the 27th August thanks to The Grand Pier.
If you were one of the thousands of people who watched this fantastic display we would love to hear from you. Please visit our contact page and tell us about your Red Arrows experience via our contact form.
Fresh Food All Day!
Food for all hungry occasions
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, the Grand Pier caters for all. Homemade food, cooked daily on the premises, from fresh ingredients, feature traditional dishes such as cottage pie, lasagne, steak and kidney pie, jacket potato's and old favourites such as fresh fish & chips and hamburgers. On Sunday’s a succulent carvery is always on offer.
The Boardwalk Cafe is open daily at 9am for breakfast serving tea's, coffee's and pastries. In high season it opens at 8am.
Licensed Bar
Enjoy a drink with unrivalled views
Draught beers, wines and lagers are available as well as Pimms pitchers and all your favourite cocktails.
Gift Shop
Grand Pier memorabilia
Visit the Grand Pier Gift Shop located at the shore end of the pier for all your beach and gift needs. The Gift Shop stocks Pier memorabilia, a selection of beach items including beach games, buckets & spades, flip flops, hats and sunglasses. We also have a wide variety of gifts and novelties for adults and children of all ages. The Gift Shop also sells daily newspapers and a small selection of magazines.
Grand Pier Fudge
It's crumbly!
The Grand Pier produces all it's fudge by hand using fresh locally sourced ingredients. Fudge lovers will be able to mix and match their choices from many different flavours.
Water Wars
The ultimate balloon game
Water Wars is a brand new family fun filled attraction that promises hours of fun whether participating or spectating. Opponents go to opposing battle stations with buckets of water balloons. Each battle station has a water balloon launcher.
Place a balloon in the launcher, pull down on the handle, aim, and fire! Your balloon soars high through the air and comes crashing down on your opponent's battle station, (if your aim is good).
Strategically placed slots and holes in the structure allow the water to come through. You might get sprinkled, sprayed, or saturated, but watch out, retaliation comes quickly!
Mother Striker
Can you ring the bell?
Do you have the strength to ring the bell? Give our game Mother Striker a go! Ring the bell and win a prize! Kindly on loan from Carters Steam Fair.
BBC Dalek
Original BBC Dalek from Dr Who
Visitors to the Grand Pier will come face to face with one of Doctor Who's greatest enemies, The Dalek's. Those who are brave enough to get close will be able to have their picture taken with him!
Pig Roast
Every weekend!
Enjoy a succulent Pig Roast with all the trimmings at the Grand Pier every weekend(Weather Permitting).
Grand Pier Donations
Grand Pier donation fund
The Grand Pier is accepting donations, however due to legal restrictions, donations can only be accepted upon the Grand Pier. Collection buckets are available on the walkway towards the pavilion viewing area.
The donations are being used to create a 1/125th scale model of the pier as it was before the fire.
The owners of the Grand Pier would like to take this opportunity to thank those that have generously made a donation towards the rebuild of the Grand Pier's pavilion and those that have offered through letters, email and telephone calls.
Red Arrows Display
Did you watch the Red Arrows display?
The Red Arrows visited the Grand Pier and Weston-super-Mare on the 27th of August. If you joined us to watch this spectactular event we would love to hear your comments. Please click on the link below to send us your comments via our contact form
Where were you?
Where were you when you heard of the Grand Pier fire?
The owners of the Grand Pier would like to hear your stories of where you were, what you were doing and how you felt when you heard of the pavilion fire at the Grand Pier. Please click on the link below to send us your stories via our contact form
Grand Pier Pavilion Webcam
Watch the Pavilion Rebuild
The Grand Pier webcam shows the remains of the Pavilion and the changes as work takes place to rebuild it after a devastating fire on July 28, 2008
Can You Help Us?
Pictures, stories, memorabilia, ideas?
A huge collection of the Grand Pier's history was lost in the Pavilion fire and we would like replace as much as we can. If you have any pictures, stories or memorabilia regarding the Grand Pier, old or new we would be extremely grateful if you could get in touch. Please call or email us via the contact page.