The seaside pier in the West Sussex seaside town of Worthing has been declared Pier of the Year 2006 by Britain’s National Piers Society. Jutting into the English Channel, Worthing Pier opened in 1862 and entertainments included a pier orchestra, roller-skating and blindfold boxing. A violent storm cut the attraction in two in 1913 and a fire caused serious damage in 1933, though in both cases the pier was restored to its former glory. Amenities today include a theatre, café, amusement arcade and a nightclub.
Piers are a traditional part of the British seaside, a chance to stroll over the sea and enjoy amusements without getting your feet wet. Admission is usually free of charge. Runner-up this year was Saltburn on the Yorkshire coast, Britain’s most northerly pier, and third was Southend, the world’s longest. Website: www.piers.co.uk
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