Clevedon Pier
A Victorian cast-iron pier from 1869, called 'the most beautiful pier in England' by the poet John Betjeman.
Clevedon Pier lies in the seaside town of Clevedon, about 20 km west of Bristol. Completed in 1869, its slender cast-iron arched supports extend about 300 meters into the Bristol Channel. The poet John Betjeman called it 'the most beautiful pier in England,' and it is the only complete Victorian pier listed as Grade I in the UK. A small fee is charged to walk onto the pier, and the pavilion at the end offers views of the Welsh coast and sunsets over the channel. Classic steamers occasionally call here in summer. You can also visit the seafront promenade, the Victorian Marine Lake and the Clevedon Court estate nearby. It's about a 25-minute drive.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Weston-super-Mare
- Tyntesfield
- Ashton Court Estate
- Leigh Woods
- Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Clifton Observatory & Giant's Cave
- Blaise Castle Estate
- Clifton Village