During World War II, the pier closed in an attempt to prevent enemy invasion. A severe storm in 1978 caused significant damage to the pier, isolating the pier head and shelters which were ultimately demolished in the mid-1980s due to the significant costs of restoration.
But a devastating storm on January 11, 1978 sent the decking crashing into the North Sea, leaving the theatre and the eastern shelters cut off from the beach. The pier at Hunstanton in Norfolk was also damaged. The overall length of Skegness pier was reduced to 116m and it was never restored to its original size.
Managing director James Mellors said they planned to extend the Victorian structure from its current 118m to its original length of 582m. He said the aim was to return the pier to "its former glory".
Skegness Pier– Good fishing venue that offers bass and sole in summer, as well as mackerel to feathers, daylights and spinners. Thornback ray are also a possibility to sandeel baits cast a long way out from areas around the pier.
The FUTURE of Skegness Pier and the HUGE changes to take place
What is the best time to fish off a pier?
Generally speaking, the best time to fish from a pier is either early morning or sundown. This is when moving tides attract a lot of baitfish to the area, which in turn, brings out the big and hungry of the fish world, too.
It's possible to fish all along the expansive sands at Skegness for a variety of species including bass, catsharks and the usual members of the Cod family that cruise into our shores in the winter months.
On 11 January 1978, a northerly severe gale and storm surge brought disaster to Skegness Pier, along with other piers at Margate, Herne Bay and Hunstanton, causing irretrievable damage.
It was then opened in 1948 after repairs were made costing £23,528. Fast forward to 11th January 1978, and the pier was hit by a severe storm which washed away two large sections of the pier and left the theatre isolated at the seaward end.
The pier, which first opened in 1881, was bought by the Mellors Group in February 2021 after it was put up for sale for £3m. Redevelopment proposals include improved accessibility, upgrades to the pier's facade, renewing the lighting and furniture on the pier and creating a pedestrianised walkway on the approach.
The plan will see the pier and Embassy Theatre redeveloped into a significant new visitor attraction and cultural platform, with a new multi-use amphitheatre built on Skegness Pier. Abandoned beach huts will also be salvaged and restored. The look of the pier will also be enhanced by new lighting and furniture.
1. Southend Pier, Southend-on-Sea 2,158 m (7,080 ft) The Grade II-listed pier extends a lengthy 2.16 km into the Thames Estuary and is the longest pleasure pier in the world.
Three dead sperm whales have washed up on a beach near Skegness. Crowds flocked to see the creatures, believed to be from the same pod as one that died on Hunstanton beach in Norfolk, despite efforts to help it back into deeper water after it became stranded.
New owners The Mellors Group, led by managing director James Mellors Snr is a Nottingham headquartered theme park, attractions, and events business operating across the UK and the Middle East. The group also owns the nearby Fantasy Island theme park in Ingoldmells, which it acquired in 2016.
A MASSIVE police operation was launched yesterday following ten reports of missing children on the seaside in Skegness. Lincolnshire Police was inundated with calls as families flocked to arcades, beaches and the sea on Saturday to make the best of the hot weather.
It was twenty years ago when people in Brighton watched as a fire engulfed the city's derelict West Pier. Rachel Clark, the Chief Executive of West Pier Trust, remembers that day. She said: "I remember standing on the beach with lots of lots of other people - and we were all stunned. No one could believe it.
With a princely prize of £50 (which would be well over £4million today) it is perhaps surprising that there weren't more than the recorded 44 entrants. The winner was a civil engineering company named Clarke and Pickwell who began work on the new pier, with the Head Wrightson construction company, in 1880.
Shells and stones deposited on the seabed off the coast of Skegness have revealed fresh evidence of a massive tsunami with 65ft high waves that hit the east coast in 6,200BC and swept away a land bridge cutting Britain off from the rest of Europe.
Skegness Beach is undoubtedly the top attraction when exploring the charming coastal town. With visitors coming from near and far to enjoy its wide stretches of pristine sand, take a walk along the dunes, and experience fantastic views along the shoreline.
Glide through the wondrous waters in our Aqua Theatre where you'll come face-to-fin with some fascinating creatures including the star of the show, Nudge our Zebra Shark. See if you can spot our Black Tip Reef Sharks, Red Emperor Snappers, beautiful Rays, Bat Fish and our amazing new Guitar Fish (Jimmy Hendrix).
Skegness (/ˌskɛɡˈnɛs/ skeg-NESS) is a seaside town and civil parish in the East Lindsey District of Lincolnshire, England. On the Lincolnshire coast of the North Sea, the town is 43 miles (69 km) east of Lincoln and 22 miles (35 km) north-east of Boston.
Fishing Skegness. There is no charge for fishing from the beaches of Skegness and as far as we are aware no license is required. The local coast is not gifted with prize catches but good fish have been caught. Bait is lug-worm dug from the local beach at low tide.
There is good access to the best fly fishing on the River Wharfe with most clubs offering day tickets. There are many miles of good and varied fly fishing water, with Bolton Abbey Estate being my favourite for many reasons.
