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From Brighton to Blackpool, when it comes to piers, Brits know what they are doing. Our country is home to an abundance of picturesque promenades, packed with food vendors, arcade games, and even rollercoasters.
Now the UK’s best pier has been crowned for 2025. Llandudno Pier in North Wales has been named Pier of the Year for 2025, coming ahead of of Swanage in second and Herne Bay pier in third. Llandudno last took the number one spot 20 years ago.
Every year the prestigious award is voted for by members of the National Piers Society (NPS). This year Llandudno clinched the top spot thanks to its outstanding efforts to revive the pier after it was decimated by Storm Darragh in December 2024. During the storm a pier hut was blown across the boardwalk, while major damage was done to slate roofs on other shacks, leading to the jetty being closed for months.
Chairman of the NPS Tim Wardley said: ‘When I learned of this year’s winner I was thrilled. Llandudno Pier has suffered a torrid time with the storm damage inflicted over the winter and our members were highly impressed with the way the pier owners, staff and public all pulled together to ensure repairs were carried out in record time to get the pier re-opened.
‘It really shows what a valuable and much loved asset the pier is to the community and visitors with messages of support and donations from all over the world. Well done Llandudno – a most worthy winner.’
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