Lighthouses · South East England
Egypt Point light
In or near Carisbrooke.
Egypt Point light — lighthouse in Isle of Wight, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Exbury Central · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Egypt Point light is a lighthouse on the coast of South-East England. Built or established in 1897, it dates from the Victorian period. Operated by Trinity House. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Exbury Central, about 7.2 km away. Postcode area PO31.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Solent SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Egypt Point light is a Victorian lighthouse located in Cowes, South-East England. Established in 1897 and operated by Trinity House, it serves as a notable navigational aid. The surrounding area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the RAMSAR site for Solent & Southampton Water.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7673, -1.3139
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Cowes
- Postcode
- PO31 8NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Established
- 1897
- Nearest railway station
- Exbury Central — 7.2 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465942 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Egypt Point Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Egypt Point, Cowes, Isle of Wight - geograph.org.uk - 18427.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Egypt Point light?
- Egypt Point light is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO31 8NY), in the parish of Cowes.
- What is Egypt Point light?
- Egypt Point light — lighthouse in Isle of Wight, England.
- How do I get to Egypt Point light?
- The nearest railway station is Exbury Central, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO31 8NY.
- When was Egypt Point light built?
- Built or established in 1897.
- Who runs Egypt Point light?
- Egypt Point light is operated by Trinity House.
- Is Egypt Point light a protected site?
- Yes — Egypt Point light is part of the North Solent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solent & Southampton Water Ramsar wetland.
- Is Egypt Point light free to visit?
- Yes, Egypt Point light is free to enter.
- How do I get to Egypt Point light?
- The nearest railway station is Exbury Central, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO31 8NY.