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The Pier suffered a devastating fire in 2008, but in October 2010 the £39-million rebuilt pier opened to the public. The Grand Pier includes multiple attractions including a Go-Kart Track, Robo Coaster and Ghost ride. Food and drinks are available and there is also a themed bar.
The Grand Pier is a pleasure pier in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, situated on the Bristol Channel approximately 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Bristol. It opened in 1904 and has been Listed Grade II since 1983. It is 366 metres (1,201 ft) long.
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Ballroom dancing, conferences, farmers' markets, fairs, wrestling in a pavilion opened in 1927.
18-hole adventure golf course.
Trips around Weston Bay lasting for an hour, and also a longer day trip to the nature reserve of Steep Holm and Flatholm Island in the Bristol Channel. The MV Balmoral and the PS Waverley occasionally call in at Weston. Details from Tourist Information Centre.
The Wheel of Weston is a 40-m-high observation wheel which 30 pods are attached. Each pod can take 8 people, brilliant views of surrounding area on clear day.
Small water park mainly intended for young children, with splash pads. The facility has toilets and changing rooms. No dogs allowed. Bringing picnics is allowed, although there is also a small cafe.
A 200-seat community theatre and arts venue, with a programme of plays, concerts, puppet theatre, films and dance performance.