The Friends of the Old Pier Society was formed in 1996 to keep in the public eye the plight of Birnbeck Pier, Weston-super-Mare, that was closed two years earlier. Membership starts at just £5 and is open to anyone – whether you have a connection to Weston, are a pier buff, or simply just care about the nation’s heritage.

With substantial Lottery and Levelling-Up funding having been secured, restoration of the vast site is progressing well. Whilst this is obviously a huge and very welcome step forward, in some ways it is the easy part of the journey. More difficult is ensuring the pier has a viable, sustainable future – and that will require continued investment.

The Friends of the Old Pier Society will carry on fighting Birnbeck’s corner, holding the decision makers to account, and ensuring that the pier is never allowed to fall into any sort of disrepair ever again. Be a part of Birnbeck’s future – join the Friends of the Old Pier Society today.