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The Great Britain Guide

Lighthouses · South East England

Prince of Wales Pier light

In or near Martin Mill.

Free admission

Prince of Wales Pier light — lighthouse in Kent, England.

Prince of Wales Pier light, lighthouses in Kent

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Dover Priory · 1.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Prince of Wales Pier light is a lighthouse on the coast of Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Dover and Deal parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.8 km away. Postcode area CT17.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Prince of Wales Pier light is a lighthouse located in Dover, Kent, in South-East England. It is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Coordinates
51.1141, 1.3229
County
Kent
District
Dover
Parish
Dover
Postcode
CT17 9FQ
Parliamentary constituency
Dover and Deal
Nearest railway station
Dover Priory1.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Prince of Wales Pier light?
Prince of Wales Pier light is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT17 9FQ), in the parish of Dover.
What is Prince of Wales Pier light?
Prince of Wales Pier light — lighthouse in Kent, England.
How do I get to Prince of Wales Pier light?
The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT17 9FQ.
Is Prince of Wales Pier light a protected site?
Yes — Prince of Wales Pier light is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Prince of Wales Pier light free to visit?
Yes, Prince of Wales Pier light is free to enter.
How do I get to Prince of Wales Pier light?
The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT17 9FQ.