Visiting

Information for visiting The Old Lighthouse.
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Opening Times

EASTER EGG TRAIL

Looking for some eggciting Easter Egg Hunting then look no further. Come and visit the Old Lighthouse at Dungeness on Easter Sunday when “it's perfectly safe to put all of your eggs in one basket."

We look forward to welcoming all children under 10 years to join in the fun and solve our Easter Trail, simply answer all the trail sheet questions correctly and win a free chocolate egg.

We will be open from 10:30am till 15:30pm with last entry at 15:00pm

Opening Dates

March 2024
The Lighthouse will be open every weekend during March plus Good Friday
April
The Lighthouse will be open every weekend during April
May
June
July
August
September

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 (with Card)
RHDR Staff
£4.00 (with ID)
Blue Light Card Holders
£4.50 (with Card)

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.

Gallery

Gallery

A selection of photos of the lighthouse and local area.

History

History

A four-hundred year history of lighthouses at Dungeness.

Local Attractions

Local Attractions

Additional places to visit in Dungeness and surrounding area.

Weddings & Private Events

Weddings & Private Events

We are pleased to offer the Old Lighthouse as an alternative venue for weddings, film and fashion shoots, musical performances and more.

The Old Lighthouse Dungeness, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9NB

Phone 01797 321300

Email [email protected]

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