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North Foreland | Kent

Established in 1499, North Foreland Lighthouse marks the Southerly entrance to the River Thames and warns mariners of the treacherous Margate Roads. North Foreland was the last manned lighthouse in the United Kingdom when it was converted to automatic operation in November 1998.

Location

North Foreland is located 1.2 miles north of Broadstairs on the B2052 coastal road, close to Joss Bay.

Map: click here for streetmap

Parking

Parking is available in public roads close to the Lighthouse. There is also a car park at Joss Bay.

Opening Times

Date	Time	Day
Easter to 21 July	11am to 5pm	Sat, Sun
22 July to 31 August	11am to 5pm	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
September	11am to 5pm	Sat Sun
Bank Holidays	11am to 5pm

Opening times may vary subject to operational requirements.

Admission Prices

Adults	£2.00
Senior Citizens	£1.50
Children	£1.00
Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 children)	£5.00

Contact Details

Telephone: 01843 587 765
Email: museum@ekmt.fsnet.co.uk

Groups

Please phone in advance for group bookings.

Visits for groups of 10 or more can be arranged thoughout the year.

Safety

A minimum height of 1 metre is required for entry to the lighthouse. Anyone suffering from vertigo, heart or respiratory conditions is advised not to undertake a tour.

Specifications

Established	1499
Height of Tower	26 metres
Height of Light above Mean High Water	57 metres
Automation	1998
Electrified	1920
Optic	1st order Catadioptric fixed lens
Lamp	3KW
Character	5 red and white flashes every 20 seconds
Range of Light	White 19 sea miles Red sector (150 -181 ) 16 sea miles. Red sector (181 - 200 ) 15 sea miles

Tours of North Foreland Lighthouse are organised by the East Kent Maritime Trust under licence from the Corporation of Trinity House.

Website: ww.ekmt.fsnet.co.uk/links.html