Lighthouses · South West England
St Catherine's Point light
In or near Polruan.
St Catherine's Point light — lighthouse in Cornwall, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
St Catherine's Point light is a lighthouse on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the St Austell and Newquay parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.2 km away. Postcode area PL23.
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Official information
St Catherine's Castle is a historic artillery fort built by Henry VIII in the 1530s to protect Fowey Harbour. It has undergone modifications over the centuries, including during the Crimean War and World War II. Visitors can explore the castle ruins and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding area.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Catherine's Point light is a lighthouse located in the parish of Fowey, South-West England, postcode PL23. It is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3272, -4.6471
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Fowey
- Postcode
- PL23 1JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 5.2 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465920 (CC0)
- commons: Fowey, stumpy lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 474431.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Catherine's Point light?
- St Catherine's Point light is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL23 1JH), in the parish of Fowey.
- What is St Catherine's Point light?
- St Catherine's Point light — lighthouse in Cornwall, England.
- How do I get to St Catherine's Point light?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL23 1JH.
- Is St Catherine's Point light a protected site?
- Yes — St Catherine's Point light is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Catherine's Point light free to visit?
- Yes, St Catherine's Point light is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Catherine's Point light?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL23 1JH.