Visitor Centres
South Stack | Isle of Anglesey
The historic South Stack lighthouse is located on a small island reached via a descent of 400 steps down the steep mainland cliffs. Visitors may tour the former lighthouse engine room and exhibition area before climbing to the top of the lighthouse. South Stack is a wonderful place to watch thousands of breeding seabirds including guillemots, razorbills and puffins.
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Location
South Stack Lighthouse is located 3 miles from Holyhead and is signposted from both Holyhead and Trearddur Bay.Map: click here for streetmap
Parking
Car parking available at the South Stack Kitchen Cafe.Public Transport
The no. 22 bus runs from Holyhead, Summer Hill stop to South Stack Kitchen at 10.45, 14.30 and 17.00. Return times from South Stack are 11.00, 14.45 and 17.15.Opening Times for 2010
| Date | Day | Time |
| April 2 to September 30 | Daily* | 10.30 - 17.30 |
Admission Prices for 2010
| Adults | £4 |
| Senior Citizens | £3 |
| Children (up to age 16) | £2 |
Tickets may be purchased from the Lighthouse or South Stack Kitchen.
Contact Details
Telephone: 01248 724 444Groups
Please phone in advance for group bookings: 01248 724 444Prompt 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
Please note that access to South Stack involves a descent of 400 steps.
Specifications
| Established | 1809 |
| Height of Tower | 28 metres |
| Height of Light above Mean High Water | 60 metres |
| Automation | 1983 |
| Electrified | 1938 |
| Optic | 1st Order Catadioptric |
| Lamp | 1KWatt MBI |
| Character | White flash every 10 seconds |
| Intensity | 1,370,000 candela |
| Range of Light | 20 nautical miles |
| Fog Signal Character | One second blast every 30 seconds |
Tours of South Stack Lighthouse are organised by the Isle of Anglesey County Council under licence from the Corporation of Trinity House.
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