Best end-of-pier attractions

For strolls and sunsets

Clevedon Pier, North Somerset

For a saunter and a sensational sunset, head to the end of Britain's most elegant pier at Clevedon. Built in 1869 on iron arches, it seems to float above the sea. An exotic-looking pavilion provides views of the Severn Estuary, its two bridges and Flat Holm and Steep Holm islands. Time your visit right and you can enjoy the steamer service provided by the Balmoral and the Waverley, the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world.

Adults, £1.50; children, 75p (01275 878846, www.clevedonpier.com).