Lighthouses · South West England
Penzance South Pier Light
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Penzance South Pier Light — lighthouse in Cornwall, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Penzance South Pier Light is a lighthouse on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area TR18.
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Official information
Jubilee Pool is the UK's largest seawater pool located in Penzance, offering cold water swimming in a lifeguarded environment. It features a geothermal pool that is naturally heated, alongside various classes and events for visitors to enjoy.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penzance South Pier Light is a lighthouse located in Penzance, South-West England, postcode TR18. It is situated within areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Aire Point to Carrick Du and West Penwith Moors and Downs, as well as within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1177, -5.5280
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penzance
- Postcode
- TR18 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Phone
- 01736 369224
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Sea pool open 31st March – 1st November 2026, Tuesday – Sunday during term time, daily during summer holidays; closed Mondays except school holidays.
- Official site
- jubileepool.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465899 (CC0)
- commons: Penzance harbour light 466.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penzance South Pier Light?
- Penzance South Pier Light is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR18 2LL), in the parish of Penzance.
- What is Penzance South Pier Light?
- Penzance South Pier Light — lighthouse in Cornwall, England.
- How do I get to Penzance South Pier Light?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR18 2LL.
- Is Penzance South Pier Light a protected site?
- Yes — Penzance South Pier Light is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Penzance South Pier Light free to visit?
- Yes, Penzance South Pier Light is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penzance South Pier Light?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR18 2LL.