Brighton pier and seafront. Aerial photograph of the area around the Palace Pier (lower centre) in Brighton,UK. North is at top. Features visible include streets,beaches,buildings,parks,traffic,trees,and the pier. The Brighton Marine Palace and Pier opened in 1899,and is 524 metres long. Only part of the pier is visible here,with the southern end out of shot. The pier was Grade II listed in 1971. It includes amusement arcades and fairground rides. The open park area at upper centre is Old Steine Gardens |