In Lowestoft's heyday, Claremont Pier was the landing stage for thousands of day trippers from London. The Coast Development Company’s famous Belle steamers brought them here from 1903 until 1939 when the war started. During the war, the Pier was partly dismantled for fear of invasion and it was left derelict until the 1980s. At that time, the shoreward end was restored and today’s attractions include a nightclub, amusement arcades, a restaurant and a café.
