Since its initial opening in 1867, Birnbeck Pier has been a key site for trade and tourism for the local community, though after the site being considered unsafe for use for 30 years, it had fallen into a derelict state.
Decades of disrepair had resulted in this Grade II* Listed Victorian structure being placed on the Buildings at Risk Register.
After the RNLI were forced to abandon their 132 year old station on Birnbeck Island, North Somerset Council purchased the site, aiming to restore the pier and its heritage for future generations of locals.
Heritage & Conservation
North Somerset, UK
Ongoing
Integrating the restoration of a unique heritage site with a 21st Century enrichment, Haverstock designed a multifunctional attraction, making the most of Birnbeck’s distinct position.
The regeneration of the Pier includes the restoration of the Pier Master’s Cottage, reinstating of the bell tower, and the creation of a café with views toward the island.
Revitalising the site first requires arresting the decay, with phase 1 of the project focusing on essential repairs to weatherproof and stabilise the pier and surrounding areas.
These complex interventions aim to provide Weston-Super-Mare with an unparalleled heritage pier, to be used by the public and boost the local economy.
Birnbeck Pier is an exemplarily vision of restoration, revitalising a derelict, disused site into a bustling hub of activity merged with its historic landmarks.
