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Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre

The Lizard, South West England

Climb mainland Britain's most southerly lighthouse and see the foghorn and engine room.

Cost
Paid
Time to allow
75 min

Lizard Lighthouse sits on the cliff above Housel Bay and has a small heritage centre explaining how lighthouses work. Tours take you up the tower to see the lens and out to the gallery. It pairs well with a walk to Lizard Point just along the cliffs.

Good to know

  • Book tours online in school holidays
  • Combine with a cliff walk to Lizard Point
Best time
Open season, check the website for tour days
Open
Seasonal, check dates
Getting there
Sealed lanes, car park next to the lighthouse
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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