Llandudno Pier was able to reopen to visitors on 15 February, just two months after Storm Darragh caused hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage to the popular, and ambitious attraction.

Llandudno Pier reopened this weekend for the first time since December, after teams “worked tirelessly” to repair hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of destruction caused by Storm Darragh.

The heavy winds battered the heritage kiosks along the pier, as well as causing damage to roofs and structural elements, while delaying work on the “huge undertaking” of the Happy Valley entrance project.

“I am pleased to announce we have been able to secure and relocate the unit that was severely damaged from Storm Darragh back in December last year,” said GM Paul Williams on 14 February. “We are working tirelessly to get the end of the Pier, including the Bar, Cafe and Arcade, back open.”

“There’s still an enormous amount of work to be done this week in order for us to open safely and I cannot thank my team enough for all the hard work they’ve put in to get the Pier ready in time; a special mention to the Tir Prince lads for the past two weeks.”

The bar and cafe opened on a reduced service for the first weekend, with scaffolding remaining on the Gents toilets as repairs continue on the roof.

“We are still working on the Happy Valley entrance with the aim to reopen this area ready for the Easter half term, which has been a huge undertaking.”

“Thank you once again for all the continued support from our wonderful guests, I look forward to seeing you all over the next few weeks and coming months.”