Visiting

Information for visiting The Old Lighthouse.

Noticeboard

We are having to close the outside gallery at the top of the lighthouse from 10th June to 30th June 2023 for essential maintenance works, please be aware that the view from the lantern room will be limited.

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

Please note that 3:30pm is the last entrance into the Lighthouse. We are open all bank holidays and school holidays. For groups and schools please contact us.

Opening Dates

June: Open on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 17th - 26th (inclusive), 28th, 30th. Note: Limited viewing at the top of the lighthouse from 10th - 30th June
July - August: Open every day
September: Every weekend plus 22nd September
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.