Visitor Centres
Southwold | Suffolk
Southwold Lighthouse stands in the middle of the historic resort of Southwold, in the heart of the beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coast. The Lighthouse provides a waymark for vessels navigating the East Coast and guides vessels making for Southwold Harbour.Location
Southwold is situated at the end of the A1095, 4 miles from the A12 at Blythburgh or 4.5 miles from Wrentham via the B1127.Map: click here for streetmap
Parking
Parking is available on public roads close to the Lighthouse. Car parks are also located at the pier and harbour.Opening Times for 2009
| Date | Day | Time |
| April 10 | Good Friday | 14.00-16.00 |
| April 11-13 | Saturday - Easter Monday | 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00 |
| April 15, 18-19, 22, 25-26 & 29 | Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday | 14.00-16.00 |
| May | Every Wednesday | 14.00-16.00 |
| May 2-3, 23-24, 30-31 | Saturday & Sunday | 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00 |
| May 4 & 25 | Bank Holiday Mondays | 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00 |
| May 9-10 & 16-17 | Saturday & Sunday | 14.00-16.00 |
| May 29 | Friday | 14.00-16.00 |
| June | Every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday | 14.00-16.00 |
| July 1, 8 & 15 | Wednesday | 14.00-16.00 |
| July 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 | Saturday & Sunday | 14.00-16.00 |
| July 22-26 | Wednesday - Sunday | 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00 |
| July 29-31 | Wednesday - Friday | 14.00-16.00 |
| August | Every Wednesday - Sunday | 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00 |
| August 31 | Bank Holiday Monday | 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00 |
| September | Every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday | 14.00-16.00 |
| October | Every Wednesday | 14.00-16.00 |
| October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 | Saturday & Sunday | 14.00-16.00 |
| October 24-25 & 31, November 1 | Saturday & Sunday | 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00 |
Opening subject to weather conditions and Trinity House's operational requirements.
2008 season information
Information relating to the 2008 season can be downloaded here.Admission Prices for 2009
| Adults | £3.00 |
| Children (up to the age of 16) | £2.00 |
| Family Ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children) | £8.00 |
Contact Details
Telephone: 01502 722 576Groups
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 | 1889 |
| Height of Tower | 31 metres |
| Height of Light above Mean High Water | 37 metres |
| Automation | 1938 |
| Electrified | 1938 |
| Optic | 1st order 920mm focal length, Catadioptric fixed lens |
| Lamp | 3 x 12v 90 Watt Osram Halostar |
| Character | White and red group flashing 4 times every 20 seconds |
| Intensity | 17,100 candela (white light) |
| Range of Light | White main light (215°-001°) 16 nautical miles, red light (204°-215° & 001°-032.5°) 12 nautical miles |
| Fog Signal Character | Sounds once every 60 seconds |
Tours of Southwold Lighthouse are organised by Southwold Millennium Foundation under licence from the Corporation of Trinity House.