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The tenth 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. |
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De la warr Pavillion, Bexhill on Sea |
| Dungeness Old Lighthouse Kent |
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August 10.30am to 4.30pm |
| Flamborough Head Yorkshire |
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August 11.00am to 4.30pm |
| Happisburgh Lighthouse Norfolk |
Sunday 21st August: open from 11am - 4pm. Visitors must be at least a metre high to climb the tower, but all welcome to visit the lighthouse. |
| Leasowe Lighthouse Wirral |
Contact: Geoffrey Brown |
Lizard Lighthouse |
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August - 11.00 am to 6.30pm Contact: 01326 290202 |
| LV21 Medway River, Gillingham, Kent |
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August - 11.00am to 4.00pm |
Orfordness Lighthouse |
Sunday 21st 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 Email Duncan Kent |
Portland Bill |
Sunday 21st August 11.00am - 5.00pm Contact: 01255 245156 |
| St Catherine's Lighthouse Isle of Wight |
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August 1.00pm - 4.30pm Contact: 01983 855069 |
| Smeaton's Tower Plymouth, Devon |
Saturday 20th August 10.00am -12noon and 1.00pm - 4.00pm |
| Souter Lighthouse Tyne and Wear |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August - Lighthouse open for tours from 11.00am -5.00pm. Tel: 0191 529 3161 Email |
| Southwold Lighthouse Suffolk |
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August 11.00am-1.00pm, 2.00pm-4.00pm Contact: 01502 724729 |
| Start Point Lighthouse Devon |
Sunday 21st August 11.00am to 5.00pm |
| Withernsea Lighthouse East Yorkshire |
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August. Contact: A Simpson Tel: 01964 614834 |
Channel Isles |
| Alderney Lighthouse | Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August. 3.00pm. Contact: 01481 823737 |
Scotland |
| Mull of Galloway Lighthouse Dumfries and Galloway |
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August - Lighthouse open for tours from 10.00am - 3.45pm. Lighthouse exhibition also open 10.00am - 4.00pm. Contact: Steve Hardy |
| Museum of Scottish Lighthouses Kinnaird Head, Fraserburgh |
Saturday 20th 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 21st 12.00pm - 5.00pm |
Wales |
| Nash Point South Glamorgan |
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August - Open from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Tel: 07850 047721 |
| South Stack Anglesey |
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August 10.30am - 5.30pm Contact: 01248 724444 and 01407 763900 |
