During World War II , the pier was closed and parts of the decking removed as part of policy to try and prevent invasions and did not reopen until 1948 following repairs , by then including a cinema , shops and an amusement arcade . At the pierhead was the Pier Saloon , renovated after the war and renamed The Pier Theatre several years later popular with visitors . The north east corner of the pierhead suffered damage during the North Sea flood of 1953 , which was rebuilt at a cost of £ 3000 ( equivalent to £ in )
North Sea flood of 1953
North Sea flood of 1953
Skegness Pier