The 170-year-old pier with world’s first zipline of its kind to get £9.6million upgrade
A MAJOR pier is marking 170 years this year and with it, a number of new attractions.
Bournemouth Pier opened back in 1856 as a shorter jetty and in 2014, the pier launched the world’s first pier-to-shore zipline.
And the pier is planning to launch a number of new attractions such as Christmas events, live shows and immersive dining experiences.
A few days ago a new pop-up venue also opened right next to the pier – Palm Beach Club.
The beach club has been designed to feel like Ibiza, with striped deck chairs and parasols, overlooking the beach.
You can grab food including pizzas as well as drinks and in the evenings there will be DJ sessions and weekend entertainment.
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It comes as plans were also announced earlier this year that the pier would undergo a £9.6million restoration.
When the pier first opened it was just 30 metres long and was used for passenger boats.
The in 1861 it was replaced by a 304metre pier as more tourists started to visit the area.
Storm damage later destroyed the pier but it was then rebuilt and reopened in 1880.
PierZip then opened in 2014 and stretches fro 250metres and you can also head climbing at RockReef indoor climbing walls.
A recent visitor said: “Traditional English seaside pier at it’s best!
“A Lovely walk around on a sunny day with a nice cafe at the top.
“There are also attractions for families with kids such as a climbing wall and zip wire.”