Visitor Centres
Nash Point | South Glamorgan
For 175 years Nash Point lighthouse, designed by James Walker, the Engineer-in-Chief to Trinity House, has been keeping the mariner safe of Nash Sands, the sandbanks off the point at the entrance to the Bristol Channel.
In 1977 a rare plant, the tuberous thistle (Cirsium Tuberosum), was found growing around the lighthouse.
Nash Point was the last manned lighthouse in Wales. The lighthouse keepers left on 5 August 1998.
Nash Point formally opened its doors to the public in 2007 so why not come along and see this wonderful lighthouse and the stunning scenery around about it from a new perspective.
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Location
Nash Point lighthouse is situated about a mile from Marcross.Map: click here for streetmap
Please note: Car parking is available at the adjacent pay and display car park shown on the map. The car park is not operated by Trinity House. At the end of May 2007 the fee for parking was £1.50, but this may be subject to price alterations by the car park operator.
Opening Times for 2010
Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour.| Date | Day | Time |
| April 2 to 30 September inc | Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays | 14.00 - 17.00 |
| April 2 & 5 | Good Friday and Easter Monday | 14.30 - 17.00 |
| May 3 & 31 | Bank Holiday Mondays | 14.30 - 17.00 |
| August 30 | Bank Holiday Monday | 14.30 - 17.00 |
| October 1 and throughout Winter | Saturdays and Sundays | 14.00 - 17.00 |
Last admission is 16.30.
Visits to the lighthouse:
Groups and school parties by prior arrangement.
Opening subject to weather conditions and Trinity House's operational requirements.
Admission Prices for 2010
| Adults | £3.50 |
| Children (2 - 16 years) | £1.50 |
| Family Ticket (2 adults & up to 4 children) | £10.00 |
| Groups | From £36.00 |
Fog Signal
The fog signal is sounded at 14.00 on the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month, weather conditions permitting.2010 season information
Information relating to the 2010 season can be downloaded here.
Weddings at Nash Point Lighthouse
Nash Point is the only Trinity House lighthouse licensed for Marriages and Civil Partnership Ceremonies. You can find out more about the service hereContact Details
Telephone Chris Dodson of Trinity House on 01255 245011 or email: Chris.Dodson@thls.orgTelephone Chris Williams on 07850 047721 or email: chris@vcsltd.freeserve.co.uk
Groups
Please 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.
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 | 1832 |
| Height of Tower | 37 metres |
| Height of Light above Mean High Water | 56 metres |
| Automation | July 1998 |
| Electrified | 1968 |
| Optic | 1st order 920 Mm Catadioptric fixed lens, 2 reinforcing panels for red sectors |
| Lamp | 1500 Watt |
| Character | White and red group flashing twice every 15 seconds |
| Intensity | 140,000 candela |
| Range of Light | 21 nautical miles |
Tours of Nash Point are organised under licence from the Corporation of Trinity House.
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