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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I get to Brighton Pier?
By Road
Nearest major road is M23. Follow A23 to town centre then seafront.
By Rail
Nearest station is Brighton.
London Victoria to Brighton (49 mins)
London Kings Cross to Brighton (1 hour)
Direct services from the West Country, South Wales and the North
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What's the telephone number for Brighton Pier?
Call reception on: 01273 609361
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What's the post code for Brighton Pier for the Sat Nav?
Brighton Pier,
Madeira Drive,
Brighton.
E Sussex.
BN2 1TW
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How many people visit Brighton Pier each year?
Over 4 million people a year visit the pier
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How long is Brighton Pier?
The pier is 1,772 ft long and is thought of as being the ‘finest Pier ever built’
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How many staff does Brighton Pier have?
We employ over 300 staff from 30 different countries
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Is Brighton Pier a listed Building?
Brighton Pier is a Grade II listed building.
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What year did the Pier first open?
The Old Chain Pier opened in 1823
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Who designed Brighton Pier?
The Palace Pier was designed by Richard St. George Moore (1858-1926)
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Are there any parts of the original Chain Pier still on the Pier today?
Some of the original kiosks and signal cannon from the old Chain Pier still exist today.
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How long does it take to paint Brighton Pier?
Brighton Pier is painted once a year and it takes 3 months to complete.
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Did you know...
That on a clear day you can see the Isle of White from the top of the Helter Skeltor.
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How many fish and chips do you sell?
We serve in excess of 1200 portions of Fish and chips on a busy day...Heston Blumenthal recently said we are the ‘Spiritual home of Fish and Chips’ on the 2011 Channel 4 program Heston’s Fishy Feast, broadcasted at 9pm on 14/1/2011.
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How many light bulbs light up Brighton Pier?
On a night it takes 62,000 light bulbs to illuminate Brighton Pier. We use a selection of energy saving bulbs, neons and low voltage lights.
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Have there ever been celebrities on Brighton Pier?
The Pier has had many famous visitors from royalty and celebrities, ranging from the Spice Girls and Robbie Williams to Prince Edward and Princess Margret. We have recently been used as a location shoot for television programs such as The One Show, This Morning, Eastenders, The Bill and many more. As well as photo shoots for Vogue, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan and more.
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Can you get married on Brighton Pier?
YES! In 1996 it was granted a civil service wedding licence and from that day many vows have been taken upon Brighton Pier.
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