Lighthouses · Northern Ireland
Blackhead Lighthouse
In or near Whitehead.
Blackhead Lighthouse — lighthouse in Whitehead, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehead Excursion · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Blackhead Lighthouse, the nearest railway station is Whitehead Excursion, located 1.9 km away. Entry to the lighthouse is free.
About
Blackhead Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1902. Heritage designation: Grade B+ listed building. Address: BT38 9NZ. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Whitehead, County Antrim, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.7669°, -5.6891°.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
Blackhead Lighthouse is a listed lighthouse built at the turn of the 20th century, near Whitehead in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It marks the very northern end of Belfast Lough where it opens out into the North Channel that separates Northern Ireland and Scotland. The active lighthouse is managed by the Commissioners of Irish Lights, where it is named as the Blackhead Antrim Lighthouse to distinguish it from the more modern Blackhead lighthouse in County Clare.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The first application for a lighthouse at Black Head was made by the Belfast Harbour Board in 1893. It was refused by the Commissioners of Irish Lights on the basis that the light would only benefit shipping entering Belfast and should not be financed by the general Mercantile Marine Fund. A second request was made in early 1898, this time supported by Lloyd's and the Belfast Chamber of Commerce as well as the Harbour Board, it was also refused. Further representations were made that year, including discussions in the House of Commons, until the Board of Trade and Trinity House agreed to make available funding to cover the estimated cost of £10,025 (equivalent to £|r=0}}}} as of ) for the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.7669, -5.6891
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT38 9NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Antrim
- Established
- 1902
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehead Excursion — 1.9 km
- Official site
- livedinetravel.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q28497234 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Blackhead Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Blackhead Lighthouse.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Pink Cottage
Hotels · 0.5 km
Muldersleigh Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Muldersleigh Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Whitehead
Towns & cities · 1.4 km
Castle Chester
Castles · 1.8 km
Castle Chichester
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Railway Preservation Society of Ireland
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Ballystrudder
Towns & cities · 1.9 km
Whitehead
Villages · 2.0 km
Gobbins Visitor Centre
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Whitehead railway station
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Ballycarry railway station
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Hotels · Northern Ireland
The Pink Cottage
The Pink Cottage — a hotel in northern ireland.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Muldersleigh Hill
Muldersleigh Hill — mountain in northern ireland. Elevation: 131.00 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Muldersleigh Hill
Muldersleigh Hill — a hill or mountain in northern ireland.
📷 3Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Whitehead
Whitehead — seaside town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Northern Ireland
Castle Chester
Castle Chester — a castle in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · Northern Ireland
Castle Chichester
Castle Chichester — a literary house museum in northern ireland.
Where to eat & stay near Blackhead Lighthouse
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Northern Ireland
The Pink Cottage
The Pink Cottage — a hotel in northern ireland.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Crawfordsburn Scout Centre
Crawfordsburn Scout Centre — a campsite in northern ireland.
📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Curran Caravan Park
Curran Caravan Park — a campsite in northern ireland.
📷 5Hostels · Northern Ireland
Simon Community Northern Ireland
Simon Community Northern Ireland — a hostel in northern ireland.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 5
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
Kelly's Cellars
Kelly's Cellars in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
Crown Liquor Saloon
Crown Liquor Saloon in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Other lighthouses from this era
📷 5Lighthouses · South East England
Beachy Head Lighthouse
Beachy Head Lighthouse — lighthouse at Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Lighthouses · South East England
Dungeness Lighthouse
Dungeness Lighthouse — lighthouse built 1961.
📷 5Lighthouses · South East England
Dungeness Old Lighthouse
Dungeness Old Lighthouse — lighthouse built 1904.
📷 5Lighthouses · South East England
Littlehampton East Pier Lighthouse
Littlehampton East Pier Lighthouse — lighthouse in England.
More lighthouses in this region
Lighthouses · Northern Ireland
Angus Rock Lighthouse
Angus Rock Lighthouse — lighthouse in Down District Council, Northern Ireland.
📷 3Lighthouses · Northern Ireland
Chaine Memorial
Chaine Memorial — lighthouse in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
📷 3Lighthouses · Northern Ireland
Donaghadee lighthouse
Donaghadee lighthouse — lighthouse in Northern Ireland.
📷 3Lighthouses · Northern Ireland
East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island
East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island — lighthouse on Rathlin Island in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackhead Lighthouse?
- Blackhead Lighthouse is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT38 9NZ).
- What is Blackhead Lighthouse?
- Blackhead Lighthouse — lighthouse in Whitehead, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Blackhead Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehead Excursion, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT38 9NZ.
- When was Blackhead Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1902.
- Is Blackhead Lighthouse a listed building?
- Blackhead Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade B+ listed building listed.
- Is Blackhead Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Blackhead Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackhead Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehead Excursion, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT38 9NZ.