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Cardboard Pier: Build it up & knock it down!

Cardboard Pier is a community engagement project to create a giant cardboard installation inspired by the historic Grade II* Listed Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare. It will take shape in the town’s Prince Consort Gardens.

Created by world-renowned visual artist Olivier Grossetête, the collaborative project invites the local community to help build, erect, and deconstruct the monumental structure, as they learn about some of the remarkable stories associated with the amazing piece of heritage.

Help construct the cardboard pier

During the lead up to the installation, communities are invited to take part in workshops to help create the cardboard blocks needed for construction. Click here to find out more.

We’re also inviting as many people as possible to help construct the cardboard pier on Saturday 26 September.  Across the day, many hands will help build the structure towards a final unveiling, which aims to take place by 6pm.  No sign-up or experience is required to take part.

On Sunday 27 September, we’re again inviting people to be part of the monumental deconstruction of the cardboard pier. The materials will be recycled but the memories and stories shared are guaranteed to linger long in the memory.

You can find out more about the cardboard pier project on the Super Culture website or click here to attend one of our information sessions. If you have any questions, email becky@superculture.org.uk 

This project has been made possible thanks to contractor Mackley as part of the social value commitments negotiated within their contract with North Somerset Council. Weston-based Smurfit Westrock has kindly supplied the materials without charge.

Super Culture is supported by Arts Council England. North Somerset Council’s project to restore Birnbeck Pier is funded by over £44m secured from the UK government, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the National Heritage Memorial Fund and Historic England.

Find out more about North Somerset Council’s project to restore Birnbeck Pier here.