Saltburn Pier, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Yorkshire

Details

Accessibility

Saltburn Pier is accessible from the boardwalk along the beachfront. It is a flat wooden structure with no steps but to get to the pier you have to either walk through an amusement arcade or walk round the outside of three small connected red and white buildings.

Brief description

Saltburn Pier built in 1867 is a wooden hardwood decking structure supported by ironwork that leads 460 metres into the sea. There are railings on all sides and excellent views all along, and leads into the viewing area at the end. It is the only surviving pier in Yorkshire. The pier won the prestigious award "Pier of the Year" in 2009.

Address

Lower Promenade, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS12

Email

saltburnbysea@gmail.com and http://www.saltburnbysea.com/html/contact.html

Phone

Website

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saltburn_Pier

https://piers.org.uk/piers/saltburn/

Directions

Saltburn is on a direct line from Darlington and Middlesbrough, as well as having buses running from Middlesbrough. The pier is at the far end of the beach front and can be accessed by road from the steep and winding Saltburn Road, by walking down a steep footpath on a grass bank with many steps to the beach front, or by the funicular railway (when in operation - please check with the website) from Market Parade. 

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change.

Transport

A pay-for funicular railway when operating gives an exciting way to arrive at the pier but please check for timetables first as it may not always be open. There is some disabled parking at the bottom near the beach front.

Amenities

There are toilets and eateries on the beach front and a pub, The Ship Inn, further along the beach front going west. There are also amusement arcades, an art gallery and some interesting shops in the town centre.