The current Hurst Point lighthouse has been operational since 1867, where it guides vessels through the hazardous western approaches to the Solent, indicating the line of approach through the Needles Channel.
Location
Nearby Hurst Castle houses a display of Trinity House artefacts. Hurst Castle is accessible by boat from Keyhaven or by foot from Milford-on-Sea. It can not be reached by car.
Parking
Car parking is available at Milford-on-Sea or close to the boat landing at Keyhaven.
Opening Times for Hurst Castle
| Date |
Day |
Time |
| April-September |
Daily |
10.30 - 17.30 |
| October |
Daily |
10.30 - 16.00 |
| Winter |
Weekends only* |
Contact Hurst Castle |
* Subject to weather. Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Admission Prices for entry to Hurst Castle
| Adults |
£3.20 |
| Children |
£1.80 |
| Senior |
£2.80 |
Season tickets are available.
Contact Details
Telephone Hurst Castle on 01590 642344.
Website: www.hurstcastle.co.uk
Specifications
| Established |
1786 |
| Height of Tower |
26 metres |
| Height of Light above Mean High Water |
23 metres |
| Automation |
1923 |
| Optic |
First order 920Mm Fixed Lens |
| Lamp |
Cluster of three 50 watt Tungsten Halogen Lamps |
| Character |
Four white and red flashes every 15 seconds |
| Intensity |
White light: 4,450 Candela
Red light: 1,760 Candela |
| Range of Light |
White light: 14 nautical miles
Red light: 11 nautical miles |
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