Llandudno Pier

[SteveH]

Will the Waverley return to Llandudno in summer 2024?

HISTORIC paddle steamer the Waverley is set to return to Llandudno next year!

In June, the world?s last seagoing paddle steamer made two sold out trips from Llandudno Pier. The first on Tuesday, June 20 to the Great Orme and Puffin Island and the second on Wednesday, June 21 around the Anglesey Coast.

She also sailed from Liverpool to Llandudno and Llandudno to Liverpool.

More than 1,800 passengers were booked for sailings.

Now Waverley Excursions Ltd has confirmed to the Pioneer that the vessel is to return to Llandudno in 2024.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23709560.will-waverley-return-llandudno-summer-2024/

[SteveH]

THE Llandudno Ferris wheel will be taken down today (November 3) as the landmark bids farewell to the town until 2024.

It had been due to stay for the upcoming weekend before making its annual trip to Sheffield for Christmas.

But this has been brought forward due to weather forecasts amid the looming threat of Storm Ciar?n.

A Llandudno Pier/Tir Prince spokesperson said: "It?s with a heavy heart that we have to announce that the Pier Wheel will be coming down tomorrow, slightly ahead of schedule.

"We were hoping for it to be operational this weekend, however due to the forecasted weather and other commitments we have had to make the decision to commence pull down tomorrow evening.

"We will be welcoming it back early next year after it?s annual trip to Sheffield.                  ref pioneer

[SteveH]

High risk but essential! Maintenance work at Llandudno Pier underway

Between now and Easter, essential work is being carried out on the substructure of Llandudno Pier. The work is described as strenuous and time consuming; it is very much open to the elements with the pier stretching 2,295 feet (700m) over the sea.

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[SteveH]

Plan to revive giant plaque hidden in plain sight by Llandudno Pier
Once a key part of the resort's seafront, the concrete plaque fell into disuse and was quietly forgotten

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[SteveH]

THE FAMOUS Llandudno Pier is undergoing essential maintenance work to ensure it operates for several more decades.

Owned and operated by Tir Prince Leisure Group, the Grade II listed Victorian pier is the longest in Wales (at around 700 metres) and was first opened in 1877.

Now, the iron and steel beams and cross members that support several sections of the top of the pier are being replaced and repaired, in what the group called a ?thankless and tiring? task.

The work is done alongside routine maintenance work throughout the year, particularly on benches, tables and decking.

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24051318.llandudno-pier-undergoes-work-ensure-safety-decades-come/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

THESE amazing drone photos show Llandudno's famous Ferris wheel being pieced back together.

The 69-foot tall structure arrived at Llandudno Pier over the weekend. It made its annual trip to Sheffield ahead of Christmas 2023.

It is now in the process of being reassembled and the ride is on schedule to open towards the end of next week.

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[SteveH]

THE FAMOUS Llandudno Pier came narrowly close to being named the best pier in the UK.

The pier came second in the annual UK Pier of the Year awards, which was won by Cromer Pier with Swannage Pier coming in third.

The awards are run by the National Piers Society, whose chairman Tim Wardley said of the winners: "I was delighted to discover Cromer are once again very worthy winners, with the wonderful piers of Llandudno and Swanage running a very close second and third.

"Our members are certainly a knowledgeable group of people which makes the award so special each year, voted for by the largest membership of pier experts and enthusiasts in the world."

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24249159.llandudno-pier-comes-close-second-uk-pier-year-awards/

[SteveH]

A HUGE project to refurbish the Happy Valley entrance to Llandudno Pier has been unveiled.

This will involve the replacement of three x 16 metre girders, two x 10 metre girders, side fencing and the entire wooden decking from the entrance all the way up to the Ice Cream Kiosk.

The entire section will be scaffolded from the top all the way underneath supported by a further two x 18 metre girders.

Paul Williams, Pier General Manager, said: "We will confirm a start date and potential opening date nearer to the time and will update the general public as the work progresses.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24282698.llandudno-piers-happy-valley-entrance-set-huge-refurb/

[Bri Roberts]

Maybe the toilets inside the arcade by the pier entrance might be next

[SteveH]

THE World?s last seagoing paddle steamer which is returning to Llandudno this year has been awarded the prestigious status of National Flagship of the Year.

The award, by National Historic Ships UK, recognises the breadth and geographic coverage of Waverley?s sailings in addition to the extended sailing programme planned for 2024 with a record beating 70 ports and piers included within this year?s cruising itinerary.

Throughout the season, Waverley will proudly fly a special Flagship Pennant to denote her national status and receive an engraved brass plaque.

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Second article.........  Ticket sales ahead of the Waverley returning to North Wales!
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[SteveH]

The world's last seagoing paddle steamer has just docked in Wales and you can travel on it
The Waverley, the world's last seagoing paddle steamer, is currently running trips across the Bristol Channel and beyond with some departing from Wales

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[SteveH]

THE popular paddle steamer Waverley returned to North Wales earlier this week as it came in to Llandudno Pier on Monday (June 24).

Its return to region follows the "resounding" success of its sailings in 2023.

For the first time this century, the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer initially set sail from Holyhead.

Excursions also included the Great Orme and Puffin Island and the North Anglesey Coast.

READ MORE: plus video  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24413207.delight-paddle-steamer-waverley-comes-llandudno-pier/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

A pier in North Wales has been named among the most beautiful in Britain.

From Blackpool to Penarth, Brighton Palace to Ryde, The Telegraph has revealed a list of Britain's 16 most beautiful seaside piers.

Introducing the list, the news outlets said: "You have to admire the British version of seaside engineering.

"Where Dubai has forged giant palm-shaped artificial islands off its dusty shoreline, and the Dutch have clawed whole polders out of the North Sea’s grip, our idea of getting one over on the ocean is a bunch of Victorians hammering a load of wood and metal a mile or so out into the water, and plonking a fairground at the end.

Llandudno Pier among the most beautiful in Britain
Llandudno Pier was one of two in Wales, along with Penarth, to make The Telegraph's list.

Talking about the beautiful pier, the news outlet said: "Llandudno Pier has the distinction of being the longest structure of its kind in Wales, thrusting into Llandudno Bay for 2,295ft (700m).

"Unusually, it has two entrances. These frame the stately (though faded) Grand Hotel, which dates to 1855."

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[SteveH]

WORK TO restore Llandudno Pier continues as the landmark undergoes "invaluable" maintenance work.

The panels and boards towards the deck of the pier have been replaced, having been sent off to be delicately restored.

The panels were fixed back in their rightful place.

Llandudno Pier has undergone maintenance work since last year, with the Happy Valley entrance and the foundations of the pier also being renovated.

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[SteveH]

Bosses at a North Wales pier have closed a platform used by anglers because staff have been getting "verbally abused" and a gate keeps getting damaged. People have traditionally fished from the end of the hugely popular Llandudno Pier.

But workers at the attraction have recently encountered problems with certain people leaving them with no choice but to close off that end section "for the foreseeable future". The exact nature of the conversations has not been revealed.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/pier-closes-anglers-after-staff-29582389