OUR MISSION
SAVING HERITAGE FOR THE FUTURE

Preserving for the benefit of the people of Weston-super-Mare and the nation, the natural, historical, architectural and constructional heritage of Birnbeck Pier, Island and surrounding local area, together with associated buildings and structures, and the land and buildings adjacent to, and above the shoreline.

This also further encompasses any other natural, historical, architectural or constructional heritage that may exist in and around the town of Weston-super-Mare, including buildings of particular interest or relevance. (’Buildings’ as defined in Section 336 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990)  

Company Registration Number - 05077252 / Charity Reference Number - 1103012

SPONSOR A PLAQUE FOR A PLANK 

If you would like to Sponsor a Plaque on a Plank please click below to go to all the information you need to ensure you can secure your order.

SAFETY

PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO VISIT BIRNBECK ISLAND AT WHAT SEEMS TO BE LOW TIDE. THE WATERS HERE ARE VERY DECEPTIVE AND THERE ARE UNSEEN RIPTIDES TRAVELLING IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT CAN EASILY HAPPEN TO THE UNWARY. THEY WERE VERY LUCKY. HAD THEY NOT BEEN SPOTTED THE OUTCOME OF THIS UNFORTUNATE EPISODE, ALMOST CERTAINLY, WOULD HAVE BEEN OF A DIFFERENT ORDER OF SERIOUSNESS.

Click on the Lifeboat logo to see how serious it can be, they were very lucky.


PromotingHeritage

Recording the history from those who have great memories and sharing with others



Building a Better Future

Working with stakeholders to build a realistic future for the Pier so future generations can enjoy

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