Visitor Centres

Lowestoft | Suffolk

Established in 1609, Lowestoft Lighthouse was the first Lighthouse built by the Corporation of Trinity House. Originally two candle-powered lights were built on the foreshore to guide vessels safely through the Stamford Channel into the port of Lowestoft.

Location

1.6km north of Lowestoft town centre.

Parking

Car parking available in the town centre and limited street parking.

Opening Times

Visits to Lowestoft lighthouse are by pre-arrangement only. Please contact Chris Dodson on 01255 245011 or email her at Chris.Dodson@thls.org

Admission Prices for 2007

Adults	£2
Senior Citizens, Young Persons (2-18yrs) and Students	£1.50
Family Ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children)	£6

Contact Details

Telephone: 01255 245011
Email: Chris.Dodson@thls.org

Groups

Please phone in advance.

Health & Safety

We 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

Established	1609
Height of Tower	16M
Height of Light above Mean High Water	37M
Electrified	1938
Automation	1975
Optic	4th Order, 250mm Twin Spectacle
Lamp	70w Osram Powerstar
Character	Fl (1)15s
Intensity	380,000 Candela
Range of Light	23Nm

Tours of Lowestoft are conducted by the Lighthouse Attendant, under licence from the Corporation of Trinity House.