Visitor Centres
St Catherine's | Isle of Wight
A light to warn shipping was first established on the Southerly tip of the Isle of Wight in 1323. Today the distinctive octagonal tower of St.Catherine's Lighthouse provides a waymark for vessels navigating in the English Channel and a guide to vessels approaching the Solent.LocationSt Catherine's is situated at the most southerly point of the Isle of Wight, off the A3055 near Niton.Map: click here for streetmap ParkingThere is no vehicular access to the lighthouse.Opening Times for 2008
*Closed on June 2-6 and 17-19 2008 for operational reasons. Opening subject to weather conditions and Trinity House's operational requirements. Admission Prices for 2008
Contact DetailsTelephone: 01983 855069GroupsPlease phone in advance for group bookings.Visits for groups of 10 or more can be arranged thoughout the year. 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. 2008 season informationInformation relating to the 2008 season can be downloaded here.Health & SafetyWe 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
Tours of St Catherine's Lighthouse are operated by Maritime Heritage Tours Ltd, under licence from The Corporation of Trinity House. |
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