Brighton West Pier - (Near East Sussex, South East)

1 /5 GratefulOne1: Arcades, games, rides, fried food … it’sa carnival… not for me… some things closed for season… entrance was free but seems to be only £2 in the season… nice view of the coast and the sea, lots of birds.

5 /5 mike oneill: My favourite place to go to on Brighton seafront. It’s great place to site relax listen to the waves and to be in such a magical place.

5 /5 Aseem Sharma: There’s something eerily magnetic about Brighton’s West Pier. It doesn’t welcome you with amusements or cafés—it confronts you with absence. A skeletal silhouette rising from the sea, it’s less a structure than a memory made visible. And yet, I find it strangely captivating. Once a masterpiece of Victorian engineering, today, it’s a ruin, charred by fire, battered by storms, and slowly reclaimed by the sea. But in its decay, it has become something more: a monument to impermanence. At sunset, the twisted ironwork glows like a cathedral of rust. Seagulls circle its broken spires. Waves crash through its ribs. It’s cinematic, poetic, almost mythic. You don’t just look at it, you feel it. It’s as if the pier is performing its final act, night after night, for anyone willing to watch. The West Pier doesn’t offer entertainment. It offers reflection. It reminds us that beauty isn’t always polished, and that ruins can be more evocative than restorations. For me, it’s one of Brighton’s most compelling landmarks, not in spite of its collapse, but because of it.

5 /5 Krunal Patel: The remains of the West Pier are one of the most haunting yet beautiful sights along Brighton’s seafront. Once a grand Victorian pier full of theatres, concerts, and seaside entertainment, it now stands as a skeletal silhouette in the sea — a powerful reminder of the city’s history. Although it was badly damaged by storms and later destroyed by fire in 2003, the structure still has a striking presence. Watching it from Brighton Beach, especially at sunset, feels almost poetic. The rusted iron framework rising from the water creates a dramatic contrast against the sky, making it one of the most photographed spots in Brighton. There’s something emotional about it — knowing it once brought joy and life to so many visitors. Even in its ruined state, it adds character and depth to Brighton’s coastline. It tells a story of resilience, change, and the passage of time. Walking along the promenade and looking out at the remains gives you a different perspective compared to the lively Palace Pier nearby. It’s quieter, more reflective, and full of history. The old West Pier may no longer be standing in its original glory, but it remains an iconic symbol of Brighton — a beautiful ruin that continues to capture attention and imagination.

5 /5 Lucien Galloway: Absolutely stunning when the sun sets behind the pier and it is so much better than the floating tourist trap down the road. So very atmospheric and makes for very eye catching photos!