Wellington Pier - Great Yarmouth, Great Britain.
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member veritas vita
N 52° 35.957 E 001° 44.185
31U E 414419 N 5828444
Wellington Pier over 700 feet long, opened in 1853. The Pier now features a 10 pin Bowling Centre. Located in the seaside Town of Great Yarmouth in the county of Norfolk. Great Britain.
Waymark Code: WMGMEB
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/20/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 2

"The Pier was opened on the 31st October 1853 and the 700 feet (210 m) wooden structure had cost £6,776 to build. The pier was designed by P. Ashcroft. In its first year open the pier was a huge success and made an impressive profit for then, of £581. Five years later a second pier was built close to the Wellington which had a very large financial effect on the profitability of the pier. By 1899 Great Yarmouth Corporation bailed out the failing business for the sum of £1,250 and had plans to improve the entertainment and amusement of the pier. On 13 July 1903 a new Pavilion was opened and a failed Winter gardens was bought from Torquay and was incorporated into the design of the pier." Text Source: (visit link)

"Wellington Pier Ten Pin Bowling Centre in Great Yarmouth is a unique bowling experience. The Wellington Pier theatre building, is totally up to date, modern, bright and with a bowling alley, entertainment centre and café and bar. It has floor to ceiling windows, for spectacular views over Central Beach and out to sea towards Scroby Sands." Text Source: (visit link)
Type of pier: Public

Expenses: Free

Parking is available: Yes

Web site: [Web Link]

Contact information:
wellington pier, great yarmouth telephone: 01493 845947


Handicap Accessible: No

Fishing Regulations: Approved fishing area at end of pier.

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