{"id":19215,"date":"2026-04-22T06:17:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/19215\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T06:17:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:17:13","slug":"longest-pier-in-britain-was-crowned-pier-of-the-year-2025-in-picture-perfect-seaside-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/19215\/","title":{"rendered":"Longest pier in Britain was crowned ‘Pier of the Year 2025’ in picture-perfect seaside town"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pier in North Wales has been widely recognised as 2025’s ‘pier of the year’ winner – and at 2,295 feet long, it’s not hard to see why visitors flock to this stunning seaside attraction\"Llandudno<\/p>\n

The pier first opened to the public on 1 August 1877(Image: Gary Beale\/Wiki)<\/p>\n

Widely celebrated as 2025’s ‘pier of the year’, this stunning coastal<\/a> gem has captured the hearts of many, thanks to its gorgeous design nestled within an equally breathtaking setting.<\/p>\n

Stretching an impressive 2,295 feet, Llandudno Pier is a Grade II listed structure in North Wales<\/a> that holds the title of the longest pier in the country, having weathered the ages magnificently.<\/p>\n

Starting life as a modest 242 feet in length, the pier’s roots lie in a far smaller structure that first opened in 1858, before being completely rebuilt in November 1875.<\/p>\n

While the journey to reach the pier we know today was a lengthy one, with countless alterations and improvements along the way, including redesigns of the ornamental ironwork and elaborate kiosks.<\/p>\n

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At the far end of the pier sits a deep-water landing stage, rebuilt for the third and final time in 1969, which serves as the departure point for a number of boat excursions.<\/p>\n

The seaside town is graced each year by a visit from the legendary PS Waverley vessel, alongside regular sailings from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.<\/p>\n

Strolling along the pier treats visitors to postcard-worthy vistas of the bay and the Great Orme headland, making it a worthy attraction in its own right, even for those simply fancying a leisurely walk.<\/p>\n

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Llandudno pier is still standing after 149 years(Image: CHUNYIP WONG via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

And as you make your way towards the sea, you’ll soon discover there’s far more to take in than first meets the eye.<\/p>\n

Dotted all along the pier is a wonderful array of stalls, from food vendors to amusements and family-friendly attractions, all while remaining in keeping with the charming, traditional surroundings.<\/p>\n

A visitor took to TripAdvisor to share their thoughts on Llandudno Pier, writing: “To be fair, it’s a pretty impressive big old pier made out of cast iron, and it’s still standing after all these years.<\/p>\n

“It’s a really nice walk, plenty to see and do, and a pub and a caf\u00e9 at the end. Not forgetting the amusement arcade, which gets a massive thumbs up from me.”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, another traveller gave a glowing account of their visit, claiming the pier had “all the charm of a classic British seaside”.<\/p>\n

They added: “Firstly it’s free! You’re met at the beginning by little shops selling sweet food and souvenirs etc… the usual doughnuts, candy floss, fish and chips…”<\/p>\n

They went on to describe just how much there is to enjoy along the pier. The review reads: “All along the pier there are small huts selling different things which was really lovely and a great selection.<\/p>\n

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There is a 70 foot ferris wheel on the pier (Image: Alexander Spatari via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

“There are benches that have plaques on them dedicated to lovers of the pier who have passed away. I read the messages as I strolled along the pier and took in the views as I sat on a couple of them.”<\/p>\n

One of the standout attractions on the much-loved pier is a breathtaking Ferris wheel, offering stunning panoramic views of the pier and its surroundings.<\/p>\n

Reaching an impressive 70 feet tall, the ride features 18 gondolas, each capable of accommodating up to six people, making it a perfect choice for a family outing.<\/p>\n

Even more remarkable, when darkness falls, the illuminations switch on, transforming the Ferris wheel into something reminiscent of the Vegas Strip, with more than 10,000 lights brightening up the pier.<\/p>\n

It’s worth bearing in mind, though, that during the winter months when the coastal weather becomes too rough, the Ferris wheel typically embarks on tour and can be enjoyed at different venues throughout the UK.<\/p>\n

The stunning pier itself stays open throughout the year, apart from Christmas Day, though it naturally becomes more crowded during school breaks. Admission is completely free, making it even more attractive to visitors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Pier in North Wales has been widely recognised as 2025’s ‘pier of the year’ winner – and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19216,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[8800,13,982,8801,104,8799,38],"class_list":{"0":"post-19215","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-britain","8":"tag-beach-holidays","9":"tag-britain","10":"tag-north-wales","11":"tag-theme-parks","12":"tag-travel","13":"tag-tripadvisor","14":"tag-wales"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@UnitedKingdom\/116446903763647045","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19215","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19215"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19215\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19216"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19215"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19215"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}