Lighthouses · South East England
Southsea Castle lighthouse
In or near Portsmouth.
Southsea Castle lighthouse — lighthouse in Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth and Southsea · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Southsea Castle lighthouse, the nearest railway station is Portsmouth and Southsea, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO5 3PA, and entry is free.
About
Southsea Castle lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of South-East England. Built or established in 1828, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. Operated by Ministry of Defence. It sits within the Portsmouth South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area PO5.
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Heritage listing
Details PORTSMOUTH SZ6498 CLARENCE ESPLANADE, Southsea 774-1/15/330 Lighthouse on north face of Southsea 25/09/72 Castle (Southsea Castle not included) II Lighthouse. 1828. Brick headers painted with black and white bands. Door off Western Gallery firing platform. Short round tower with lantern at top, iron gallery and tented roof surmounted by ball finial. The lighthouse is constructed on the north face of the Western Gallery gun platform of Southsea Castle (Scheduled Ancient Monument, not included) which was originally built by Henry VIII and had substantial later alterations, and marks the deep water channel for vessels entering Portsmouth harbour. INTERIOR not inspected. (Lloyd DW: Buildings of Portsmouth and its Environs: Portsmouth: 1974-: 78). Listing NGR: SZ6425599150 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 474386 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Southsea Castle lighthouse is a historical site that offers insights into the events of D-Day through personal accounts and various exhibits. Visitors can explore significant artifacts and enjoy audio-visual presentations that bring the story of D-Day to life.
Read more on the official property page.
Place summary
Southsea Castle lighthouse, located in South-East England within the unparished area of Portsmouth, is a Grade II listed building established in 1828. This Georgian-era lighthouse is operated by the Ministry of Defence.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7783, -1.0890
- District
- Portsmouth
- Parish
- Portsmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO5 3PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Portsmouth South
- Established
- 1828
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth and Southsea — 2.2 km
- Official site
- theddaystory.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26666643 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Southsea Castle lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: View of coastline from ramparts of Southsea Castle - geograph.org.uk - 497429.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southsea Castle lighthouse?
- Southsea Castle lighthouse is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO5 3PA), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
- What is Southsea Castle lighthouse?
- Southsea Castle lighthouse — lighthouse in Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Southsea Castle lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO5 3PA.
- When was Southsea Castle lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1828.
- Who runs Southsea Castle lighthouse?
- Southsea Castle lighthouse is operated by Ministry of Defence.
- Is Southsea Castle lighthouse a listed building?
- Southsea Castle lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Southsea Castle lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Southsea Castle lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Southsea Castle lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO5 3PA.