Dani the Donkey, the much-loved mascot of The Grand Pier, has paid a special visit to young patients at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, bringing big smiles and most importantly, plenty of cuddles to brighten their day. Joined by members of The Grand Pier team, Dani the Donkey visited several wards, spending time with children […]
Ripley here, The Grand Piers very own Chief Canine Officer (CCO) with some exciting news! As a well-behaved member of The Grand Pier team (and a very good boy), I’m excited to share from Monday 2nd June 2025, dogs like me will be officially welcome on site! This is great news for pet lovers, as […]
The Grand Pier has just announced a major expansion of its hugely popular My Grand Pier Card starting from today. Now available to an additional 72,800 households, the card scheme is growing to cover 178,900 homes in total, offering more locals free access to The Grand Pier, as well as many exclusive offers and discounts […]
This story was created for humour purposes only. We can confirm we will not be running donkey surfing classes at The Grand Pier any time soon. The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare has just announced the launch of a brand-new, unique attraction this spring – Donkey Surfing! This daring new activity is the perfect blend of nostalgia and […]
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day as The Grand Pier proudly introduces the Heart of Weston, a stunning new permanent sculpture that encourages couples and families to spread the love. Located on the iconic Grand Pier in Weston super Mare, this magnificent heart-shaped structure invites visitors of all ages to share a special, […]
On the 26th of November, The Grand Pier team once again brought the magic of Christmas to young patients at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children for a second consecutive year. The mischievous Mr. Grinch stepped away from the Pier’s Grotto to make a special visit to multiple wards, spreading lots of cheer to children spending […]
Art students from Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare have showcased their exceptional talent in an inspiring exhibition hosted at The Grand Pier. The WCSA 2024 Alumni Exhibition features a stunning collection of prints created by the students and is on display in Tiffany’s Restaurant on the pier from 4th December until Boxing Day. […]
We are pleased to announce that The Grand Pier has been voted one of the top three seaside experiences in the UK! On Monday 16th September, our team proudly accepted third place in the 2024 Bucket and Spade Awards, organised by the Seaside Heritage Network. The announcement took place in the Art Deco surroundings of […]
West Country charity fundraiser Paul Hobbs is already half way towards his target of raising £10,000 for Cancer Research UK even before he has taken a single step on his major challenge next month. Paul, 75, is planning on walking 30 miles around Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Grand Pier on Thursday 15th August to raise funds for […]
The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been recently thanked for its generosity, after making a ‘grand’ donation to its local foodbank, Weston-super-Mare Foodbank. Last week, Weston-super-Mare’s Pier staff hand delivered a range of nutritious and delicious food items to the foodbank, including a range of Green Vegetables, Vegetable Tarts and Tomato, Olive and Red Pepper […]
Jill’s former hometown of Weston-super-Mare and people globally will host a ‘tea, coffee and cake’ 7-day marathon at various venues to mark the person, life and fast-expanding global good news legacy of Jill Dando this month – 25 years since she died. Jill showed positivity, enthusiasm, authenticity, humility, kindness, empathy, and ambition to become the […]
Weston-super-Mare Samaritans are transforming several iconic and well-known local landmarks green this weekend. The award-winning attraction, The Grand Pier, along with the popular restaurant Revo Kitchen and the iconic Silica, will all be showing their support by lighting up green on 20th – 21st April. This effort aims to celebrate Samaritans being named the Charity […]