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Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Traditional English seaside town reveals huge £1.8million pier transformation
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE historic Great Yarmouth Pier is in the midst of a makeover. Its pier along the Golden Mile seafront has been open since 1901, and thanks to new funding, it has undergone a major transformation with more to come. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth has undergone a transformation Credit: Facebook/National Piers Society 4 It's ditched the bright orange lettering and big entertainment signs Credit: Alamy Britannia Pier was always recognisable from the huge advertisements of its upcoming shows and celebrity performers, to its orange 1970s style sign lettering. After £1.8million worth of funding, it now has a new look. The building is sleek and white with grey letters and detailing, looking worlds away from the facade it has had for a number of years. The original wooden Britannia Pier was built in Great Yarmouth in 1858, but was demolished in 1899. In 1901, a new steel and timber frame was constructed but was destroyed after a series of fires and rebuilt. Then in 2022, the pier was bought by Triangle Amusements who applied for planning permission to upgrade the site. Since then, there has been a new amusement arcade and a new front. And a second phase of work is expected to start in October 2025, which will focus on the food stalls and cabin. Despite the ongoing works, the pier is open during the summer and ready for business too. Comedy acts including Jimmy Carr, top tribute acts including Abba, Whitney Houston, Queen and Elvis will be hitting the pier. English seaside town to transform abandoned beach shelters into new attraction 4 Phase two of the upgrade is set to go ahead in October Credit: Alamy There's also a Summy Kids Party event (tickets £3) taking place every Wednesday from 6.30-9.30pm before the free fireworks display. Great Yarmouth has everything you need for a classic British beach break. Last year, Sun readers put together their favourite spots that you just cannot miss like the Joyland amusement park. There you'll find the Super Snails ride, Tubs, Jet Cars, Spook Express and Neptune's Kingdom as well as slush drinks and ice-creams. Another reader suggested the Breydon Water nature reserve. When it comes to beaches, one of the favourites is the nearby Goreleston-on-Sea that they said is "considerably more quiet." They went on to add that it's a "lovely sandy beach and has a nice restaurant called The Fig which is a pizzeria/Greek restaurant overlooking the beach." Plus, the English town home to the world's largest fish and chip shop. And the cheap UK seaside towns that Sun Travel loves – where a day out for the whole family costs from just £25.
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Traditional English seaside town reveals huge £1.8million pier transformation
THE historic Great Yarmouth Pier is in the midst of a makeover. Its pier along the Golden Mile seafront has been open since 1901, and thanks to new funding, it has undergone a major transformation with more to come. Advertisement 4 Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth has undergone a transformation Credit: Facebook/National Piers Society 4 It's ditched the bright orange lettering and big entertainment signs Credit: Alamy Britannia Pier was always recognisable from the huge advertisements of its upcoming shows and celebrity performers, to its orange 1970s style sign lettering. After £1.8million worth of funding, it now has a new look. The building is sleek and white with grey letters and detailing, looking worlds away from the facade it has had for a number of years. The original wooden Britannia Pier was built in Great Yarmouth in 1858, but was demolished in 1899. Advertisement Read More on Beach Piers In 1901, a new steel and timber frame was constructed but was destroyed after a series of fires and rebuilt. Then in 2022, the pier was bought by Triangle Amusements who applied for planning permission to upgrade the site. Since then, there has been a new amusement arcade and a new front. And a second phase of work is expected to start in October 2025, which will focus on the food stalls and cabin. Advertisement Most read in Beach holidays Despite the ongoing works, the pier is open during the summer and ready for business too. Comedy acts including Jimmy Carr, top tribute acts including Abba, English seaside town to transform abandoned beach shelters into new attraction 4 Phase two of the upgrade is set to go ahead in October Credit: Alamy There's also a Summy Kids Party event (tickets £3) taking place every Wednesday from 6.30-9.30pm before the free fireworks display. Advertisement Last year, Sun readers put together their favourite spots that you just cannot miss like the Joyland amusement park. There you'll find the Super Snails ride, Tubs, Jet Cars , Spook Express and Neptune's Kingdom as well as slush drinks and ice-creams. Another reader suggested the Breydon Water nature reserve. Advertisement When it comes to beaches, one of the favourites is the nearby Goreleston-on-Sea that they said is "considerably more quiet." They went on to add that it's a "lovely sandy beach and has a nice restaurant called The Fig which is a pizzeria/Greek restaurant overlooking the beach." Plus, the And the cheap UK seaside towns that Sun Travel loves – where a day out for the whole family costs from just £25. Advertisement 4 Britannia Pier looks completely different after an upgrade Credit: Alamy
BBC News
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Weymouth Beach seaside observation wheel set to open
An observation wheel offering "fantastic views of the iconic Jurassic coastline" is set to open later in 26m (85ft) high white wheel has been built on the Esplanade at Weymouth Beach next to the sand sculpture big wheel, with pods that can take up to 108 passengers, is set to offer rides from 17:00 is expected to remain on the beach until October, running 12:00-17:00 on weekdays, and 11:00-19:00 at weekends. To celebrate its opening, Weymouth Town Council said the wheel's operator would offer the first 50 people a free ride on a first-come first-serve of Weymouth, councillor Jon Orrell said: "The observation wheel is one of the tallest attractions on the beach offering fantastic views of Weymouth's iconic Jurassic coastline."We are pleased to see this new attraction opening on the beach for the very first time, which complements the other seasonal rides. "It will offer something for all ages for residents and visitors alike."The wheel is being run by Spencer Hall and family, along with seven other rides on the beach, including trampolines, a balloon ride, a pirate coaster and a helter Council approved the plans for the observation wheel in February. The Super Snails that had been on the beach for nearly 25 years are resting in their shells after Weymouth Town Council merged pitches for the summer attractions on the ride's owner needed to apply for a seasonal contract to get a pitch on the beach from March to resort previously had a £3.5m 53m-high (174ft) rotating viewing Skyline opened in June 2012 ahead of the London Olympic sailing events, but closed in 2019 due to falling visitor numbers. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Construction of seaside observation wheel begins
Work has begun to build an observation wheel on a beach in a seaside resort. The white Ferris wheel on the Esplanade in Weymouth will stand up to 33m (108ft) tall and is planned to be in place until October. The BBC understands the structure, set to be installed opposite the Sir Henry Edwards statue, was manufactured in Turkey and delivered by a company named Miran Lojistik. Just before the Easter weekend, foundations in the form of concrete blocks, were placed on to the beach. It is not clear when construction will be finished and Weymouth Town Council said it cannot provide a date. The observation wheel is being paid for and managed by Spencer Hall and family. The family-run business owns seven other rides on the beach, including trampolines, a balloon ride, a pirate coaster and a helter skelter. Not returning this summer is the Super Snails ride, which had been on the beach for nearly 25 years. Weymouth Town Council has merged pitches for attractions on the beach meaning the snails missed out, but said stakeholders were invited to apply for a new licence. Dorset Council approved the plans for the observation wheel in February. The resort previously had a £3.5m 53m-high (174ft) rotating viewing platform. Jurassic Skyline opened in June 2012 ahead of the London Olympics sailing events held in nearby Portland Harbour but closed in 2019 due to falling visitor numbers. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Palm trees saved from composting after outcry Beach to shut so storm-shifted sand can be spread Weymouth Town Council Dorset Council
BBC News
26-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Seaside observation wheel being built in Weymouth
Work has begun to build an observation wheel on a beach in a seaside white Ferris wheel on the Esplanade in Weymouth will stand up to 33m (108ft) tall and is planned to be in place until BBC understands the structure, set to be installed opposite the Sir Henry Edwards statue, was manufactured in Turkey and delivered by a company named Miran before the Easter weekend, foundations in the form of concrete blocks, were placed on to the beach. It is not clear when construction will be finished and Weymouth Town Council said it cannot provide a date. The observation wheel is being paid for and managed by Spencer Hall and family-run business owns seven other rides on the beach, including trampolines, a balloon ride, a pirate coaster and a helter returning this summer is the Super Snails ride, which had been on the beach for nearly 25 Town Council has merged pitches for attractions on the beach meaning the snails missed out, but said stakeholders were invited to apply for a new licence. Dorset Council approved the plans for the observation wheel in resort previously had a £3.5m 53m-high (174ft) rotating viewing Skyline opened in June 2012 ahead of the London Olympics sailing events held in nearby Portland Harbour but closed in 2019 due to falling visitor numbers. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
