Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth has been crowned National Pier of the Year 2026 by the Piers Society.

Pop idol Gareth Gates - who will star in the Beauty and the Beast panto at the pier in December - and mayor of Great Yarmouth Carl Annison attended the award presentation, where the society officially presented the award to the pier.

Britannia Pier has been crowned National Pier of the Year 2026 (Image: Great Yarmouth Borough Council)

Gareth Gates and mayor of Great Yarmouth Carl Annison attended the award presentation (Image: Great Yarmouth Borough Council)

Cherise Abbott, co-owner of Britannia........

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