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.

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 2008

Date Day Time
March 21 - August 31 Daily 10.30-17.30. Last tour 16.40.
Opening subject to weather conditions and Trinity House's operational requirements.


Admission Prices for 2008

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 724 444 or 01407 763 207

Groups

Please phone in advance for group bookings: 01248 724 444

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

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.
South Stack Lighthouse

South Stack Lighthouse - stairwell

South Stack Lighthouse - lens
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