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
| Date | Day | Time |
| April Bank Holiday | Easter Bank Holiday (Fri 2nd- Mon 5th) | 12.00-17.00 |
| April & May | Every Wednesday & Sunday | 12.00-17.00 |
| CLOSED: 6 - 23 April inclusive | ||
| May Bank Holidays | Mondays 3rd & 31st | 12.00-17.00 |
| June | Tuesday 1st - Sunday 6th inclusive & Sunday 20th, Wednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th, Sunday 27th & Wednesday 30th | 12.00-17.00 |
| July & August | Every day except Saturdays | 11.00-17.00 |
| September | Every Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday | 12.00-17.00 |
| October 24 - 30 | 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 2010
| Adults | £3.00 |
| Children (5 to 16 year olds) | £1.60 |
| Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) |
£8.00 |
Contact Details
Telephone: 01803 771 802Groups
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 hereHealth & 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.
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