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Corona Virus

The Old Lighthouse has been advised to close for at least one month due to the outbreak of the above virus. We are sorry to close but these are unusual times.

Thank you and we hope to be open soon.

Opening Times

10:30am - 4:30pm

Please note that 4:30pm is the last entrance into the Lighthouse. We are open all bank holidays and school holidays. For groups and schools please contact us.

The Lighthouse may close in bad weather. Please see the noticeboard for amended times.

Opening Dates

March / April: Easter Weekend and school holidays, plus weekends till the end of April.
May: Weekends only. Please enquire for further opening days.
June: Closed Mondays and Fridays. The Old Lighthouse will also be CLOSED between 3rd June - 7th June and will reopen 8th June as normal.
July / August: Due to unforeseen circumstances The Old Lighthouse at Dungeness will be closed on Monday and Friday for the first two weeks in July. Opening daily from 15th July to first week in September.
September: Weekends only.
October: Open weekends and school holidays.
November: Closing for the season.

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.

Admission costs

Adult: £4.50
Child: £3.00
Student / OAP: £4.00
Family: £14.00 - 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 £3.00.
Disabled / Carer: £3.00 each
ATAK members: Free entry (with voucher)
Lighthouse Keepers Association: £4.00
RHDR Staff: £4.00

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.