The foundation stone for the pier was laid on 20 July 1903 by HRH Prince of Wales, later King George V, after which the pier was named.

The pier was designed by the engineer WH Tressider and the contractor was EH Page. The pier was opened on 5 May 1905 by the Earl of Kimberley.

Construction is part solid groin and part open construction with reinforced concrete piles, the solid section being approximately twice the width of the open section.

The pier was taken over by American forces during World War II. It was re-opened to the public in April 1951.

There have been two main post war restorations – in 1951 and 1987.

July 2015 – Falmouth Pier puts its flags out!
A series of new highly colourful flags bearing images of a series of devices that are relevant to Falmouth and Cornwall, including ferries, pasties, seagulls, a lighthouse and a fish, were installed at the pier in July 2015.

National Piers Society

Celebrating Seaside Piers

Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier

Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier

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