Inspired by the Historic Clevedon Pier

Karen Osborne • May 19, 2025

We are so fortunate to have this iconic pier so close to home here in Clevedon.


Clevedon Pier is a seaside pier in the town of Clevedon, Somerset, England on the east shore of the Severn Estuary. It was described by Sir John Betjeman, as "the most beautiful pier in England" and was designated a Grade I listed building in 2001.


The pier was built during the 1860s to attract tourists and provide a ferry port for rail passengers to South Wales. The pier is 312 m (1,024 ft) long and consists of eight spans supported by steel rails covered by wooden decking, with a pavilion on the pier head.



The pier opened in 1869 and served as an embarkation point for paddle steamer excursions for almost 100 years. Two of the spans collapsed during stress testing in 1970 and demolition was proposed, but local fund raising and heritage grants allowed the pier to be dismantled for restoration and reassembled. It reopened in 1989, and ten years later was awarded the Pier of the Year from the National Piers Society, and a Civic Trust Award. The pier now offers a landing stage for steamers and is a popular attraction for tourists and anglers.


John was inspired by the tremendous design and has used this inspiration to design a beautiful side table .

If you would like to find out more about this wonderful piece please click here.

See our Display at Clevedon Craft Centre- Studio 3

We are also delighted to have a summer display at Clevedon Craft Centre Studio 3, Moor Lane, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6TD.

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