The Southern Pavilion at the end of Worthing Pier was opened by Worthing Mayor Bob Smytherman and Mayor of Adur Mike Mendoza after standing empty for three years.

Great British Life: Peter Bennett President of Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce with Mayor of Worthing Bob SmythermanPeter Bennett President of Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce with Mayor of Worthing Bob Smytherman (Image: Graham Franks)

The Grade II building, originally built in 1935, has been refurbished back to its original Art Deco splendour with English oak floors, crystal chandeliers, beautiful covings and panoramic sea views from every window.

Great British Life: Mel PetersMel Peters (Image: Graham Franks)

Great British Life: Sam Eatwell and Mel PetersSam Eatwell and Mel Peters (Image: Graham Franks)

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Great British Life: Sonia MartinSonia Martin (Image: Graham Franks)

Great British Life: Claire Love of LWS MarketingClaire Love of LWS Marketing (Image: Graham Franks)

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Great British Life: Directors of the Pavilion Richard Bradley and Phil DuckettDirectors of the Pavilion Richard Bradley and Phil Duckett (Image: Graham Franks)

Great British Life: Vicky Vaughan with Sharon Clarke Worthing Town Centre ManagerVicky Vaughan with Sharon Clarke Worthing Town Centre Manager (Image: Graham Franks)

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Great British Life: Darren Crabb and Debbie Stainer with Andy SparsisDarren Crabb and Debbie Stainer with Andy Sparsis (Image: Graham Franks)

Great British Life: Lorraine and Chelsea HarmanLorraine and Chelsea Harman (Image: Graham Franks)

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Great British Life: Jennifer Mendoza with Norah Fisher and of course HerbieJennifer Mendoza with Norah Fisher and of course Herbie (Image: Graham Franks)

Great British Life: Inside the Art Deco style PavilionInside the Art Deco style Pavilion (Image: Graham Franks)

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Great British Life: Claire Love and William HarwoodClaire Love and William Harwood (Image: Graham Franks)

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