Visiting
Opening times and information for visiting The Old Lighthouse, Dungeness.
Noticeboard
Please see out Visiting page for latest opening information.
Opening Dates
- ALL OPENING TIMES 10.AM TO LAST ENTRY AT 3.30PM CLOSING AT 4.00PM
- May 2025
- Open weekends and daily throughout half-term.
- June 2025
- Open Thursdays, Fridays and weekends.
- July 2025
- Open Daily
- August 2025
- Open Daily
- September
- Open weekends only
Admission Costs
- Adult
- £5.00
- Child
- £4.00
- Student / Seniors
- £4.50
- Family
- £15.00 - two adults plus four children aged 5-15 (children under 5 years are free)
- Schools
- £3.50 per child. £4.50 per adult
- 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)
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.
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.
Opening times and information for visiting The Old Lighthouse.
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