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Start Point Lighthouse

Start Point Lighthouse at night

Start Point Lighthouse

Visitor Centres

Start Point | South Devon

The striking Start Point Lighthouse is situated on one of the most exposed peninsulas on the English Coast, running sharply almost a mile into the sea on the South Side of Start Bay near Dartmouth.

Location

Start Point is signposted from the village of Stokenham which is located on the A379 from Kingsbridge.

Map: click here for streetmap

Parking

There is a private car park at the top of the approach road to the lighthouse.

Opening Times for 2009

Date Day Time
June Every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 12.00-17.00
June Closed 8-15 June inclusive
July & August Every day except Saturday 11.00-17.00
September Every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 12.00-17.00
October 25 - 31 Sunday - Saturday 12.00-17.00

Each tour is approximately 45 minutes. Tours run continuously from opening time to closing time at 17.00. We accept visitors up to 17.00.

Opening subject to weather conditions and Trinity House's operational requirements.

Open at other times to groups and school parties by prior arrangement.

Admission Prices for 2009

Adults £2.80
Children (5 to 16 year olds) £1.50
Family Ticket
(2 adults & 2 children)
£7.50
Visits out of hours will incur a minimum charge of £25.

Contact Details

Telephone: 01803 770 606

Groups

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.

2008 season information

Information relating to the 2008 season can be downloaded here.

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 1836
Height of Tower 28 metres
Height of Light above Mean High Water 62 metres
Automation 1993
Electrified 1953
Optic 3rd order Catadioptric lens
Lamp 1KW MBI
Character White group flashing 3 times every 10 seconds
Intensity 200,000 candela
Range of Light 25 nautical miles
Fog Signal Character Sounds once every 60 seconds

Tours of Start Point Lighthouse are operated by the Blackpool and Start Estate, under licence from The Corporation of Trinity House.