Eastbourne Pier rated 2nd best in Sussex - Behind Worthing!

Worthing Pier has officially been named the best pier in Sussex and ranked as the fifth-best pier in the UK in an extensive nationwide analysis

The Rankings & Scoring

A comprehensive study conducted by The Telegraph evaluated 60 seaside piers across Great Britain. Piers earned points based on historical age, physical length, TripAdvisor and Google reviews, local food/drink quality, and the overall rating of the host town. 

Worthing outperformed all local competitors to top the regional list: 

Note: Southend Pier in Essex took the #1 spot nationally. 

Why Worthing Pier Placed in the Top 5

• Historic Resilience: Opened in 1862, the 984-foot structure achieved Grade II-listed status in 2009. It famously survived a 1913 storm, a massive fire in 1933, and tactical demolition by British Army explosives in 1940 to deter German invasion forces.
• Architecture & Entertainment: The landmark features striking 1920s Art Deco architecture, an amusement arcade dating back to 1935, and the functional Pavilion Theatre at its shoreward end.
• Food & Public Appeal: Reviewers highly rated its culinary options, including the Perch on the Pier restaurant situated inside the Southern Pavilion. It is also highly regarded for being uncommercialised and remaining a premier spot for local angling.