It was incredibly sad to hear about the huge fire that destroyed much of the Grand Pier at Weston-Super-Mare last week. Fortunately no-one was injured in the fire, which firefighters said started in an area containing deep fat fryers. 

Grand Pier in flames

As with many seaside towns, the pier is an icon of Weston’s seafront and a focal point for most tourists visiting the town.

According to Visit Somerset, part of the pier has already re-opened to visitors. As well as enjoying the attractions at the landward end of the pier, visitors can also walk along most of the length of the pier deck and see for themselves the effects of the fire on the pavilion building.  

And it seems that this won’t be the end of the pier show. Owners Kerry and Michelle Michael, claim in an interview featured in yesterday’s Weston Mercury that they will restore the pier to its former glory.

 

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