Stretching out a staggering 3,600 ft (around 0.68 miles), Southport Pier is the second longest in the UK - and first opened back in 1860.

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Southport Pier is the second longest in the UK and is a renowned historical asset. It was closed by Sefton Council in 2022 on the advice of structural engineers after a period of extreme weather.

Southport Pier is the the second longest in the country. It has survived war, storms, fires and the constant exposure to sea water.

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The Southport Pier's FAQ page explained that the pier endured a UK-wide extreme cold weather snap at the end of 2022, which caused 'further damage' to its structural condition.