With many Britons holidaying in the UK this summer, many will be looking for places they've never been before. If you've watched BBC One's latest TV series Time , you'll have seen the stunning pier in the penultimate episode. But where exactly is the Times Pier and how to visit it?
The Hours was filmed in and around Liverpool, with the stunning pier seen in episode three being located in the seaside town of Southport. The pier, located on the Sefton coast, is the oldest iron pier in Britain and the second longest .
In Time , Sean Bean can be seen walking down the 1,000-metre-long pier before entering the stunning pavilion, which is surrounded by paneled glass walls that provide close 360 degree views of the coast. According to Visit Southport, on a clear day you'll be able to see neighboring Blackpool and the North Wales coast.
The pavilion offers a variety of activities, whether you're stopping for a cup of tea and enjoying the vintage arcade with the old penny pokies, or perusing the history of the pier and Southport itself in the small exhibitions.
Known as one of Southport’s “must see” attractions, the Pier is the perfect excuse to soak up the sun and take in the stunning views of England’s North Coast. If you'd like to visit more of The Times' filming locations, there's plenty to choose from just a short drive from Southport.
Much of the series is filmed in and around Liverpool, but the main attraction will be Shrewsbury Prison, which takes the form of the fictional Craigmore Prison. The prison closed in March 2013 and has since become the Shropshire town's main tourist attraction. Dubbed "the most interactive prison in the world," visitors can take guided tours of the facility and even participate in in-cell escape rooms.
