Traditional English seaside town reveals huge £1.8million pier transformation
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.
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Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth has undergone a transformation
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It's ditched the bright orange lettering and big entertainment signs
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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.
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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.
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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,
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Phase two of the upgrade is set to go ahead in October
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There's also a Summy Kids Party event (tickets £3) taking place every Wednesday from 6.30-9.30pm before the free fireworks display.
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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.
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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."
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And the cheap UK seaside towns that Sun Travel loves – where a day out for the whole family costs from just £25.
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