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.
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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 2010
| Date | Day | Time |
| April 2 - 5 | Easter Bank Holiday Weekend | 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00 |
| April | Every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday | 14.00-16.00 |
| May 1 - 3 | Bank Holiday Weekend | 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00 |
| May | Every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday | 14.00-16.00 |
| May 29 - 31 | Bank Holiday Weekend | 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00 |
| June | Every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday | 14.00-16.00 |
| July 23 - August 31 | Daily Wednesday-Sunday (closed Mon/Tues) | 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00 |
| August 28 - 30 | Bank Holiday Weekend | 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00 |
| September | Every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday | 14.00-16.00 |
| October | Every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday | 14.00-16.00 |
CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE: 4 - 7 May inclusive; 8 - 12 November inclusive.
The last tour is 30 minutes before the advertised closing time. Tour duration approx 20 minutes.
Schools / groups by prior arrangement.
Opening subject to weather conditions and Trinity House's operational requirements.
2010 season information
Information relating to the 2010 season can be downloaded hereAdmission Prices for 2010
| Adults | £3.00 |
| Children (up to the age of 16) | £2.00 |
| Family Ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children) | £8.00 |
Contact Details
Southwold Tourist Information Telephone: 01502 724729Groups
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.
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