Really sweet little pier (- be ideal if they renewed the external white paintwork as it's looking abit worn/untidy in places, could make more of the George Orwell connection artwork perhaps, as this is/could be more special maybe? As it's a cool feature). This would make it all look really good, but obviously realise marine environments are very tough on buildings). However little shops are very well kept, interesting to look around, some nice products, nice staff (on our visit anyway).. & also provide good cover from showers(!) as do some seating areas (& there's a lot of outdoor seating too). It's free to walk the length; not very long so an easy walk, nice views of the town & sea, beach, etc. Found despite a little bit of renovation work in the middle, it was pretty flat, fairly wide, pretty accessible & quite easy to traverse. Some fishing off the pier end, you couldnt fit too many anglers on there 'tho, so busier days you probably couldnt/wouldnt want to try).. I didnt notice anyone catch, but intense rain prevented further enquiry! Toilets in the carpark are handily close by too, though you do have to come off the pier itself (- they had paper, water & soap all running well, reasonably clean; for public, at time of visit). Was impressed with the Boardwalk restaurant for lunch, at time of visit they were very friendly, polite, provided a quick service & nice food & drink selection, plenty of room. Had a very nice coffee & a nice rosé wine. Fish finger sandwiches with pea puree & salad, but done with 'real' v flaky fish & in an almost tempura-style batter (I think) & unusual dressing. Cafe style seating overlooking sea outside & restaurant tables inside. Would like to visit again for an evening fish meal (- presume locally caught?) as seem of a pretty good standard & not overly expensive ('tho we never find food out exactly 'cheap' anywhere now, but it wasn't excessive). Didn't go into end of pier show/old fashioned pier entertainment machines bit (can't think of correct name!?) but looked quite intriguing. Last visit was a bit disappointed with our fish & chip meal on the pier (- at entrance; plenty of seating or can take onto beach or pier), as it was rather small, felt over-priced, fish kind of 'over processed' & we didn't rate the quality much. However, this was some time ago(!) & so cannot judge this time as it could have changed, a lot. But it is very convenient to have it there. Ice creams were good 'tho & the range of bits & bobs, & treats on sale useful.. Brief look at modern arcade area, which was small & partner felt was a bit limited, & pricier compared to others, n some prizes offered really not great (lol). But not generally having frequented these for years & years(!) & no expert, I suspect they are all a bit like this?! (You could always have lost quite a bit of money in them if not careful).. However, it has quite a good range of different games & machines for a small arcade, old & newer, not all on screens which is nice, 'tho it even had a VR game area. I think it'd still be a laugh, especially for families to while away a bit of time in & ideal if the weather changes for the worst, which it did. So nice to have it there, obviously not everyone's cup of tea (- we much prefer looking at nature, getting a walk, food al fresco etc, which you can also do), but I have seen much, much more gaudier & overbearing arcades on seafronts! It's quite tucked away & not very loud, which is good (otherwise it'd spoil the pier I think?). So generally, there's a nice mix of different things to do on the pier.