Visiting
Information for visiting The Old Lighthouse.
Noticeboard
We are occasionally forced to close at short notice due to adverse weather conditions and will update this section accordingly. If in doubt, please call for latest information on 01797 321300.
Opening Times
10:00am - 4:00pm
We will be open every weekend plus everyday during the school half term week in October. Our opening time is 10:00am and last entry into the Lighthouse will be 3:30pm.
Opening Dates
- October
- Every weekend plus every day from 16th-27th October
Admission Costs
- Adult
- £5.00
- Child
- £3.00
- Student / OAP
- £4.00
- Family
- £15.00 - two adults plus four children aged 5-15 (children under 5 years are free)
- Schools
- £3.00 per child. One free adult per 5 children. Additional adults £4.00
- Disabled / Carer
- £3.00 per child, £4.00 per adult
- ATAK Members
- Free entry (with voucher)
- Lighthouse Keepers Association
- £4.00
- RHDR Staff
- £4.00
- Blue Light Card Holders
- £4.50
Our Location
Getting Here
From Hastings & Rye
Take the A259 towards New Romney. At the roundabout turn right. After 4 miles turn right onto the B2075 sign posted for Lydd. Immediately after the bridge take left hand fork. Turn left at roundabout onto Dungeness Rd. Continue for 4 miles, turn right into Dungeness and the Old Lighthouse is at the end of the road.
From Folkestone
Follow the A259 and turn left at New Romney traffic lights onto the B2071 (Station Rd). At the T junction turn right. Follow the road for 5 miles, past the Pilot Inn. Turn left into Dungeness and the Old Lighthouse is at the end of the road.
From M20
Take junction 10 onto the A2070 towards Brenzett & Lydd airport. After 12 miles, turn left at the roundabout & join the A259. After 4 miles turn right onto the B2075 sign posted for Lydd. Immediately after bridge, take left hand fork. Turn left at roundabout onto Dungeness Rd. Continue for 4 miles. Turn right into Dungeness and the Old Lighthouse is at the end of the road.
Restrictions
We respectfully remind our visitors that commercial photography / filming is not permitted except with prior arrangement with the owners (see the venue hire page for further details.
Please also be aware that no dogs or live animals are permitted on the premises.
A selection of photos of the lighthouse and local area.
A four-hundred year history of lighthouses at Dungeness.
Additional places to visit in Dungeness and surrounding area.
We are pleased to offer the Old Lighthouse as an alternative venue for weddings, film and fashion shoots, musical performances and more.