Lighthouses · North West England
Old Quay Lighthouse
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Old Quay Lighthouse — lighthouse in Copeland, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehaven · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Old Quay Lighthouse, the nearest railway station is Whitehaven, located 0.5 km away. Entry to the lighthouse is free.
About
Old Quay Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Part of Old quay and old quay lighthouse. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Copeland, Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5506°, -3.5935°.
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Heritage listing
Details Old Quay Lighthouse 1. 1814 NX 91 NE 2/4 20.7.49. II 2. Small and circular, built of stone with a cornice. Canted oriel window on seaward side. Sundial on landward side, with gnomon, dated 1730. Listing NGR: NX9703018432 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 75895 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Beacon Museum offers insights into the local history and culture of Whitehaven. Visitors can engage in various family-friendly activities, workshops, and exhibitions throughout the year.
Place summary
Old Quay Lighthouse is a Grade II listed lighthouse located in Whitehaven, North-East England. It serves as a notable maritime landmark within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5506, -3.5935
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Whitehaven
- Postcode
- CA28 7HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehaven — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10:00 – 16:30
- Official site
- thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26378737 (CC0)
- commons: Inner Light - geograph.org.uk - 1284859.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Quay Lighthouse?
- Old Quay Lighthouse is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA28 7HS), in the parish of Whitehaven.
- What is Old Quay Lighthouse?
- Old Quay Lighthouse — lighthouse in Copeland, Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to Old Quay Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehaven, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA28 7HS.
- Is Old Quay Lighthouse a listed building?
- Old Quay Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Old Quay Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Old Quay Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Quay Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehaven, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA28 7HS.