Lighthouses · South West England
Mevagissey Lighthouse
In or near Mevagissey.
Mevagissey Lighthouse — lighthouse in Cornwall, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell · 7.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mevagissey Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of South-West England. Built or established in 1896, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the St Austell and Newquay parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 7.9 km away. Postcode area PL26.
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Official information
Mevagissey Museum is a registered charity that showcases a variety of exhibits across three floors, including a kids trail and themed displays. It offers visitors a chance to explore local history and culture in a family-friendly environment.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mevagissey Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in Mevagissey, South-West England. Established in 1896, it is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2692, -4.7820
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Mevagissey
- Postcode
- PL26 6QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Phone
- +44 1726 843568
- Established
- 1896
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 7.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 11.00am - 4.00pm; open from Sunday 29th March 2026
- Official site
- www.mevagisseymuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q57450795 (CC0)
- commons: Mevagissey lighthouse (9453).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mevagissey Lighthouse?
- Mevagissey Lighthouse is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 6QQ), in the parish of Mevagissey.
- What is Mevagissey Lighthouse?
- Mevagissey Lighthouse — lighthouse in Cornwall, England.
- How do I get to Mevagissey Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 6QQ.
- When was Mevagissey Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1896.
- Is Mevagissey Lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — Mevagissey Lighthouse is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Mevagissey Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Mevagissey Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mevagissey Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 6QQ.