Currently Blue Funnel 2005 Limited (BFF) owns almost all of the assets of the pier including the pier structure, buildings and train track.

The train (carriages and locomotives) is owned by HPHA. The process of restoration of the train is ongoing.

It was widely reported that all of the Pier assets were given to HPHA in early 2019, but this did not actually occur.

The long term success of the ferry is dependent upon an increase in the number of passengers. The future of the historic pier, its train and the structures and buildings will be partially dependent upon the success of the ferry service which is why HPHA are supportive of its operation.

For this information you will need to consult the Hythe Ferry website owned by Blue Funnel. Please click below:

Hythe Ferry Website

HPHA has been established as the organisation that can work on behalf of the community and wider public to secure the long term future of the Pier Train, Buildings and associated structures. We will focus on two key objectives, these form our Mission Statement and are as follows

1) To preserve and protect the pier, the train and the associated structures from further deterioration.

2) To celebrate and share the history and heritage of the pier, the train, and the ferry with the community and the wider public.

The purpose of the HPHA is to develop plans and organise activities, raise funds and secure grants to deliver these objectives.

Hythe Pier Heritage Association is registered as a Charitable Community Benefit Society (No: 7708). The Society is owned by the community with anyone able to become a member of HPHA by payment of a membership fee. HPHA is led by a board of directors and several working groups.

The ferry service is owned and operated by Hythe And Southampton Ferry Company Limited. This company operates the pier and employs all of the staff on the pier and in the ticket office.