Lighthouses · South East England
Hastings Lighthouse
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Hastings Lighthouse — lighthouse in Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marine Parade Station · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hastings Lighthouse is located at postcode TN34 3HS and is approximately 0.4 km from Marine Parade Station. Entry to the lighthouse is free; however, it is not wheelchair accessible.
About
Hastings Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of East Sussex, South-East England. Built or established in 1851, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Hastings and Rye parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Marine Parade Station, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area TN34.
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Heritage listing
Details WEST HILL RECREATION GROUND 1. 5204 Light House TQ 8209 NW 7/553 II 2. Rebuilt 1851. Small lighthouse on hillside overlooking the sea and the Old Town. Stuccoed base, weatherboarded above. Quintagonal on plan. Tapered, with zinc-clad small hipped roof with ventilator at top. Facing seawards a 3-sided projecting window with oval lights and deep cill. Small window on opposite side. Doorway at base. Listing NGR: TQ8236709716 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 294131 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Hastings Lighthouse is a historic site featuring an extensive underground cave network known as Smugglers Adventure. Visitors can explore the caves and learn about the area's smuggling history, including the stories of notorious outlaws.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hastings Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in East Sussex, South-East England. Established in 1851, it is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its architectural significance. The lighthouse is situated within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8582, 0.5898
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Hastings
- Parish
- Hastings, unparished area
- Postcode
- TN34 3HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hastings and Rye
- Phone
- +44 1424 422964
- Established
- 1851
- Nearest railway station
- Marine Parade Station — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Jan-Oct 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.smugglersadventure.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q67219604 (CC0)
- commons: Old Lighthouse, West Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1354535.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hastings Lighthouse?
- Hastings Lighthouse is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN34 3HS), in the parish of Hastings, unparished area.
- What is Hastings Lighthouse?
- Hastings Lighthouse — lighthouse in Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hastings Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Marine Parade Station, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN34 3HS.
- When was Hastings Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1851.
- Is Hastings Lighthouse a listed building?
- Hastings Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hastings Lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — Hastings Lighthouse is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hastings Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Hastings Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hastings Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Marine Parade Station, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN34 3HS.