Visitor Centres
Lizard Heritage Centre | Cornwall
Lizard lighthouse's Heritage Centre has recently been awarded a grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop it as a heritage centre that benefits the local and wider community through the provision of new interpretation displays and educational material. 
The distinctive twin towers of Lizard Lighthouse mark the most southerly point of mainland Britain. See displays depicting Trinity House's history, housed in the original engine room. It was commissioned in 1752. For over 250 years, the lighthouse has provided a welcoming landfall light to vessels crossing the Atlantic Ocan. LocationThe Lighthouse is signposted from Lizard village on the A3083 from Helston.Map: click here for streetmap ParkingNational Trust car park next to entrance gate.Opening Times for 2008
Please Note: The last tour commences 30 minutes before advertised closing time. Opening subject to weather conditions and Trinity House's operational requirements. Schools/groups by prior arrangement. Please see below. Admission Prices for 2008
Contact DetailsTelephone 01326 290202 or email lighthouselizard@aol.comGroupsPlease phone in advance for group bookings.Prompt arrival at the Visitor Centre is essential. If you arrive late we regret we can not guarantee entry and your visit may be cancelled. 2008 season informationInformation relating to the 2008 season can be downloaded here.Health & SafetyWe want everybody to have an enjoyable experience at our visitor centres and believe safety is a key contributor to people leaving with smiles on their faces. We have a few rules we enforce and would be grateful if you could take the time now to familiarise yourself with them.Health & Safety Guidelines Specifications
Tours of Lizard Lighthouse are organised under licence from the Corporation of Trinity House. |
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