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The ninth International Lighthouse Weekend intends to raise the profile of lighthouses, lightvessels and other navigational aids, promoting our maritime heritage. Many lighthouses and places of associated interest will be open to the public, and there will be special events at lighthouses and lightvessels both at home and abroad. There will be radio and press publicity before the event. Trusts and Friends groups will be able to use this day to raise awareness of their work and involvement in the preservation of the history of lightkeeping. If you would like to be involved, please let us know, so we can publicise your event. |
Please note that opening times vary from lighthouse to lighthouse, and some may not be open all of the time, and that height, age or access restrictions may also be in place, so you are strongly advised to check with the relevant visitor centre in advance to confirm details. The ALK cannot be held responsible for any errors, omissions or last minute changes. |
Museums |
| National Maritime Museum Falmouth, Cornwall |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August 10.00am to 5.00pm |
| Smethwick Heritage Centre Victoria Park Lodge, Smethwick West Midlands |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August 10.30am - 3.00pm Lighthouse Exhibition - showing the Smethwick firm of Chance Brothers contribution to the development and installation of lighthouses throughout the world. Free admission. Tel: 0121 555 7278 |
| Anvil Point Lighthouse Durlston Country Park, Swanage |
Lighthouse open for tours: |
| Flamborough Head Yorkshire |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August 11.00am to 4.30pm |
| Happisburgh Lighthouse Norfolk |
Sunday 22nd August: open from 11am - 4pm. Visitors must be at least a metre high to climb the tower, but all welcome to visit the lighthouse. |
| Hurst Point Lighthouse Hampshire |
Sunday 22nd August: Hurst Castle and the ALK Room will be open from 11am - 4.30pm. Due to health and safety reasons the lighthouse will not be open to the public, but there will be tours of the unique Acetylene Room. |
| Leasowe Lighthouse Wirral |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August - lighthouse open for tours from 12.00pm - 4.00pm. Wirral Amateur Radio Club will be in attendance. Contact: Geoffrey Brown Tel: 01516 785488 (Ranger), 01516 783925 (Friends of Leasowe Lighthouse) |
Lizard Lighthouse |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August. 10.30am to 6.30pm Contact: 01326 290202 |
| LV21 Medway River, Gillingham, Kent |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August - 12.00pm to 4.00pm |
Orfordness Lighthouse |
Sunday 22nd August - A joint venture between The National Trust and Trinity House enables you to follow a self-guided walking trail round this unique and mysterious site and get the rare opportunity to visit a working lighthouse (built in the 18th Century) guided by the attendant. Booking essential. Contact: 01394 450900 |
Portland Bill |
Sunday 22nd August 11.00am - 5.00pm Contact: 01305 820495 |
Sir John Barrow Monument |
Sunday 22nd August - grand reopening, following major refurbishment. Contact |
| St Catherine's Lighthouse Isle of Wight |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August 1.00pm - 4.30pm Contact: 01983 855069 |
| Smeaton's Tower Plymouth, Devon |
Saturday 21st August 10.00am -12noon and 1.00pm - 4.00pm Enjoy a range of lighthouse-themed activities. Lots of fun for everyone. Contact: Viv Roue |
| Southwold Lighthouse Suffolk |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August 11.00am-1.00pm, 2.00pm-4.00pm Contact: 01502 722576 |
| Souter Lighthouse Tyne and Wear |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August - Lighthouse open for tours from 11.00am -5.00pm. Mike Ennis, Chief Engineering volunteer will be giving talks at 12.00pm each day. Talks are free, but normal admission prices apply to the lighthouse. Contact Tel: 0191 529 3161 |
| South Foreland Lighthouse Kent |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August 11.00am to 5.00pm |
| Start Point Lighthouse Devon |
Sunday 22nd August 11.00am to 5.00pm |
| Withernsea Lighthouse East Yorkshire |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August. The local Radio Club will participate in the lighthouse garden over the weekend. Contact: A Simpson Tel: 01964 614834 |
Scotland |
| Eilean Ban Lighthouse Kyleakin, Isle of Skye |
Saturday 21st August. The lighthouse will be open to the public. On 17th July, an abseiling event is planned down (or near) to the lighthouse. Contact: 01599 530040 |
| Mull of Galloway Lighthouse Dumfries and Galloway |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August - Lighthouse open for tours from 10.00am - 4.00pm. Lighthouse exhibition also open same hours. Contact: Steve Hardy |
| Museum of Scottish Lighthouses Kinnaird Head, Fraserburgh |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August -
Activity Weekend celebrating the Museum's 15th Birthday.
Banff and Buchan District Amateur Radio Club will be contacting lighthouses across the world. Tel: 01346 511022 |
Wales |
| Goleulong 2000 Lightship Cardiff |
Open Saturday 21st August |
| Nash Point South Glamorgan |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August - Open from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Entrance free for ALK members on production of membership card. To arrange earlier visits, please call Chris Williams - 07850 047721. An amateur radio club will also be on station for the weekend. |
| South Stack Anglesey |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August 10.30am - 5.30pm Contact: 01248 724444 and 01407 763207 |
Channel Isles |
| Alderney Lighthouse | Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August. Tours 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Contact: 01481 823077 |
| Corbiere Lighthouse Jersey |
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August - Lighthouse open for tours. Note this is the previous weekend. Contact: Sue Hardy 01534 863676 |
