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.

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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 2010

 
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 2010

Visits out of hours will incur a minimum charge of £30.

Contact Details

Telephone: 01803 771 802

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.

2010 season information

Information relating to the 2010 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


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