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Scottish Sun
07-08-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Abandoned pier to be transformed in £20million renovation – as struggling seaside town to become trendy new hotspot
Plus, the traditional English seaside town with a huge £1.8million pier transformation PIER IN Abandoned pier to be transformed in £20million renovation – as struggling seaside town to become trendy new hotspot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A STRUGGLING seaside town is set to get a grand £20million facelift including works on its historic derelict pier. Birnbeck Pier has been closed to the public since 1994, but is set to be reopened in the future. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The derelict Birnbeck Pier is expect to undergo major works as part of a £20million project Credit: Getty 4 The pier is the only one in the UK that connects the mainland to an island Credit: Getty The pier is the only one in the UK that links the mainland to an island. Currently, repairs are being carried out on the island sea wall and the 1888 boathouse and the clock tower pavilion. Work on the landside buildings - such as the Pier Master's Cottage, old shell shop and South Toll House - all began in July and are expected to be completed in spring 2026. The ultimate goal of the project is to reopen the pier and island to the public, which would make it a unique destination in Weston-super-Mare. Right by the pier, there are also a number of derelict buildings such as a Grade II Listed Toll House and its extension, known locally as the 'shell shop', that will be restored and reopened. The toll house sits at the southern side of the entrance to the pier and once works are completed, will reopen as an information point that will host exhibitions. The plans to reopen the pier are part of a £20million project to regenerate the town over a decade. The town council's Tourism and Information Services Manager, Warren Parker-Mills, told local media: "I used to spend a lot of time in London and actually, I can almost envisage Weston further down the line to have little pockets of Shoreditch or little pockets of Islington." Other parts of the project include a new waterpark set for this summer. The Old Town Quarry could be turned into an event space too with the potential to host an opera there or ballet, according to Warren. Europe's Biggest Pleasure Pier is in the UK According to 19th century Grove Park - that currently features gardens, woodland walks, rock gardens, ponds and a children's play area - will also be revamped. Plans for the park include redesigning the main entrance with new seating and adding new toilets. The Tropicana event space will be transformed too - becoming a venue with a capacity for 8,000 people, including better food and drink spots. The planning permission for Tropicana was approved in May and also reveals that there will be indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces. The venue is then expected to open some point next year. Since 1937, the venue has attracted many notable events and celebrities. For example, back in 2015, Tropicana was home to Banksy's 'Dismaland' bemusement park, which filled the derelict seaside swimming resort into a dingy Disneyland-like theme park. Also as part of the project, Marine lake will also get improved food and drink choices and the introduction of outdoor swimming. 4 There is still plenty to do in Weston-super-Mare in the meantime, including a bustling town centre Credit: Getty Work on the lake is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Weston-super-Mare still has its Grand Pier which remains open to the public. It costs £2 per person to go onto the pier and there are a number of rides and attractions including the House of Horrors, Freefall and Go Karts. There are number of events on the pier too, including Sunset Sessions and themed party nights. And as for Weston-super-Mare beach, it is long and sandy, and is loved by visitors for its traditional seaside feel. The town centre then features all you would need too, including cafes, restaurants and shops. There are even 'rage rooms' where visitors can 'smash' things in a "controlled and safe environment". Traditional English seaside town reveals huge £1.8million pier transformation THE historic Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth is undergoing a major makeover, thanks to new funding. Opened in 1901, the pier has been a fixture along the Golden Mile seafront. Its former look, with orange lettering and large show advertisements, has been replaced with a sleek, white facade with grey details. This transformation came after Triangle Amusements bought the pier in 2022 and received £1.8 million in funding. The first phase of work included a new amusement arcade and a redesigned front. The pier remains open for business during the summer, hosting comedy acts and tribute bands. A second phase of work, focusing on food stalls and cabins, is scheduled for October 2025. In addition to the pier's changes, Great Yarmouth offers other attractions for a classic British beach break, including Joyland amusement park and the quiet Gorleston-on-Sea beach. The UK's second longest pier is set to finally reopen with a £600billion cash injection boosting the Victorian seaside town's economy. Plus, the English riverfront town with one of the world's oldest piers and attraction based on the real-life Pocahontas.
The Irish Sun
07-08-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Abandoned pier to be transformed in £20million renovation – as struggling seaside town to become trendy new hotspot
Plus, the traditional English seaside town with a huge £1.8million pier transformation PIER IN Abandoned pier to be transformed in £20million renovation – as struggling seaside town to become trendy new hotspot A STRUGGLING seaside town is set to get a grand £20million facelift including works on its historic derelict pier. Birnbeck Pier has been closed to the public since 1994, but is set to be reopened in the future. Advertisement 4 The derelict Birnbeck Pier is expect to undergo major works as part of a £20million project Credit: Getty 4 The pier is the only one in the UK that connects the mainland to an island Credit: Getty The pier is the only one in the UK that links the mainland to an island. Currently, repairs are being carried out on the island sea wall and the 1888 boathouse and the clock tower pavilion. Work on the landside buildings - such as the Pier Master's Cottage, old shell shop and South Toll House - all began in July and are expected to be completed in spring 2026. The ultimate goal of the project is to reopen the pier and island to the public, which would make it a unique destination in Weston-super-Mare. Advertisement Right by the pier, there are also a number of derelict buildings such as a Grade II Listed Toll House and its extension, known locally as the 'shell shop', that will be restored and reopened. The toll house sits at the southern side of the entrance to the pier and once works are completed, will reopen as an information point that will host exhibitions. The plans to reopen the pier are part of a £20million project to regenerate the town over a decade. The town council's Tourism and Information Services Manager, Warren Parker-Mills, told local media: "I used to spend a lot of time in London and actually, I can almost envisage Weston further down the line to have little pockets of Shoreditch or little pockets of Islington." Advertisement Other parts of the project include a new waterpark set for this summer. The Old Town Quarry could be turned into an event space too with the potential to host an opera there or ballet, according to Warren. Europe's Biggest Pleasure Pier is in the UK According to 19th century Grove Park - that currently features gardens, woodland walks, rock gardens, ponds and a children's play area - will also be revamped. Plans for the park include redesigning the main entrance with new seating and adding new toilets. Advertisement The Tropicana event space will be transformed too - becoming a venue with a capacity for 8,000 people, including better food and drink spots. The planning permission for Tropicana was approved in May and also reveals that there will be indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces. The venue is then expected to open some point next year. Since 1937, the venue has attracted many notable events and celebrities. Advertisement For example, back in 2015, Tropicana was home to Banksy's 'Dismaland' bemusement park, which filled the derelict seaside swimming resort into a dingy Disneyland-like theme park. Also as part of the project, Marine lake will also get improved food and drink choices and the introduction of outdoor swimming. 4 There is still plenty to do in Weston-super-Mare in the meantime, including a bustling town centre Credit: Getty Work on the lake is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Advertisement Weston-super-Mare still has its Grand Pier which remains open to the public. It costs £2 per person to go onto the pier and there are a number of rides and attractions including the House of Horrors, Freefall and Go Karts. There are number of events on the pier too, including Sunset Sessions and themed party nights. And as for Weston-super-Mare beach, it is long and sandy, and is loved by visitors for its traditional seaside feel. Advertisement The town centre then features all you would need too, including cafes, restaurants and shops. There are even 'rage rooms' where visitors can 'smash' things in a "controlled and safe environment". Traditional English seaside town reveals huge £1.8million pier transformation THE historic Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth is undergoing a major makeover, thanks to new funding. Opened in 1901, the pier has been a fixture along the Golden Mile seafront. Its former look, with orange lettering and large show advertisements, has been replaced with a sleek, white facade with grey details. This transformation came after Triangle Amusements bought the pier in 2022 and received £1.8 million in funding. The first phase of work included a new amusement arcade and a redesigned front. The pier remains open for business during the summer, hosting comedy acts and tribute bands. A second phase of work, focusing on food stalls and cabins, is scheduled for October 2025. In addition to the pier's changes, Great Yarmouth offers other attractions for a classic British beach break, including Joyland amusement park and the quiet Gorleston-on-Sea beach. The UK's second longest pier is set to finally reopen with a £600billion cash injection boosting the Victorian seaside town's economy. Plus, the English riverfront town with one of the world's oldest piers and attraction based on the real-life Pocahontas. Advertisement
Western Telegraph
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
DJ Yoda to bring his 1980s mixtape to life in Narberth
The award-winning turntablist, known for his unique style and pop-culture tributes, will perform at the Queens Hall on Saturday, November 22. Duncan Beiny, aka DJ Yoda, has been a fixture in the DJ scene for over three decades, known for his distinctive scratch DJ techniques and eclectic mixing. His upcoming performance, DJ Yoda 80s Mixtape Live, promises an audio-visual extravaganza featuring pop classics, hip-hop, and iconic elements from films and video games. The show will take the audience on a nostalgia-filled journey back to the 1980s. DJ Yoda has headlined at festivals and clubs worldwide and is respected for his innovative style. He was one of the select artists to perform at Banksy's 2015 pop-up bemusement park, Dismaland. He has also collaborated with big names like Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Damon Albarn. His craft was hailed by Q Magazine as one of the "10 DJs to see before you die." For fans of the 1980s, DJ Yoda's upcoming show is expected to be the perfect throwback, marking 25 years since the release of his game-changing 'How To Cut & Paste 80s Edition' mixtape. Tickets for DJ Yoda 80s Mixtape Live are available on the Queen's Hall website or can be purchased via the Box Office on 01834 861212.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Abandoned English lido that once had a theme park to reopen as new venue with multi-million pound revamp
The site was formerly used for Banksy art instillations NEW LOOK Abandoned English lido that once had a theme park to reopen as new venue with multi-million pound revamp Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER 1930s lido in Weston-super-Mare will undergo a huge revamp ahead of its reopening. The lido has been closed since 2000 but had previously been Banksy's Dismaland theme park - and is set to become a new performance venue. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The Tropicana venue which used to be a lido, is set to be transformed Credit: Alamy 4 The Tropicana was home to Dismaland - a temporary Banksy instillation Credit: Alamy Plans to transform Weston-super-Mare's Tropicana into a 5,000-seater venue could be approved next week. The North Somerset Council received £20m from the government's Levelling Up Fund in 2022 which has partly gone towards transforming the 1930s lido. It will become a venue for culture, arts, and entertainment. The council's planning committee will decide on whether or not to go forward with the plans on May 14, 2025. The Weston-super-Mare Tropicana was originally opened as an open-air lido in 1937. In the 1980s, it became branded as "The Tropicana", although the lido closed as a swimming pool in 2000. The Tropicana stood vacant for years until Banksy, the anonymous graffiti artist, used it as the setting a temporary art instillation. It was called Dismaland and was a 'sinister twist on Disneyland'. It featured artwork and installations by Banksy as well as a Ferris wheel, a carousel, and a mini golf park. Dismaland opened in August 21, 2015 and closed on September 27, 2015. Welcome to Dismaland 4 Dismaland closed ten years ago Credit: Alamy Since then, it has been used as an events space for hire. In December 2024, it was home to the UK's largest covered ice rink during the Christmas period. Before that, it was an interactive and immersive play attraction called Little Town Adventure. The venue will be able to host events of up to 1,000 people indoors — and a total of 5,000 people across the whole site. It will create 15 full-time jobs, along with hundreds of part-time jobs for large events. The new building will be lit up at certain times with decorative displays. The final design details will be agreed later after the planning permission stage. Here's more on the UK's plans for Weston-super-Mare to become 'Shoreditch-on-Sea' with huge £20million revamp. Here is a 'secret' island off the coast of Weston-super-Mare most people don't know about.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Abandoned English lido that once had a theme park to reopen as new venue with multi-million pound revamp
A FORMER 1930s lido in Weston-super-Mare will undergo a huge revamp ahead of its reopening. The lido has been closed since 2000 but had previously been Banksy 's Dismaland theme park - and is set to become a new performance venue. 4 4 Plans to transform Weston-super-Mare's Tropicana into a 5,000-seater venue could be approved next week. The North Somerset Council received £20m from the government's Levelling Up Fund in 2022 which has partly gone towards transforming the 1930s lido. It will become a venue for culture, arts, and entertainment. The council's planning committee will decide on whether or not to go forward with the plans on May 14, 2025. The Weston-super-Mare Tropicana was originally opened as an open-air lido in 1937. In the 1980s, it became branded as "The Tropicana", although the lido closed as a swimming pool in 2000. The Tropicana stood vacant for years until Banksy, the anonymous graffiti artist, used it as the setting a temporary art instillation. It was called Dismaland and was a 'sinister twist on Disneyland'. It featured artwork and installations by Banksy as well as a Ferris wheel, a carousel, and a mini golf park. Dismaland opened in August 21, 2015 and closed on September 27, 2015. Welcome to Dismaland 4 Since then, it has been used as an events space for hire. In December 2024, it was home to the UK's largest covered ice rink during the Christmas period. Before that, it was an interactive and immersive play attraction called Little Town Adventure. The venue will be able to host events of up to 1,000 people indoors — and a total of 5,000 people across the whole site. It will create 15 full-time jobs, along with hundreds of part-time jobs for large events. The new building will be lit up at certain times with decorative displays. The final design details will be agreed later after the planning permission stage. Here's more on the UK's plans for Weston-super-Mare to become 'Shoreditch-on-Sea' with huge £20million revamp. Here is a 'secret' island off the coast of Weston-super-Mare most people don't know about. 4
