Stretching over the swirling waters of the south coast, Bournemouth Pier is a playground and so much more than a Victorian relic where generations have sampled the salt air and pursued the horizon. Built originally as a single wooden jetty, today’s steel giant captivates with a mix of traditional seaside fun and contemporary adventure. Bournemouth Pier, taken from an old postcard. Image: EchoHigh above the crashing waves, daredevil visitors clip into the RockReef zip line, hurling themselves shoreward with breathless exhilaration. Bournemouth Pier, taken from an old postcard.