Lighthouses · South East England
South Foreland Lighthouse
In or near Martin Mill.
South Foreland Lighthouse — a lighthouse in england south east.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Martin Mill · 3.7 km
About
South Foreland Lighthouse is a named lighthouse in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2019
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dover to Kingsdown Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
South Foreland Lighthouse is located in South-East England. This operational lighthouse is notable for its historical significance in maritime navigation. Visitors can observe its distinctive structure and learn about its role in guiding ships along the coastline. The surrounding area offers coastal views and walking opportunities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1404, 1.3712
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- St. Margaret's at Cliffe
- Postcode
- CT15 6HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Nearest railway station
- Martin Mill — 3.7 km
- Official site
- explorekent.org
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153492 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Foreland Lighthouse?
- South Foreland Lighthouse is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT15 6HP), in the parish of St. Margaret's at Cliffe.
- What is South Foreland Lighthouse?
- South Foreland Lighthouse — a lighthouse in england south east.
- How do I get to South Foreland Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Martin Mill, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT15 6HP.
- Is South Foreland Lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — South Foreland Lighthouse is part of the Dover to Kingsdown Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to South Foreland Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Martin Mill, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT15 6HP.