Lighthouses · South West England
St Ives Light
In or near Lelant.
St Ives Light — lighthouse in Cornwall, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Ives · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
St Ives Light is a lighthouse on the coast of South-West England. Built or established in 1890, it dates from the Victorian period. Operated by Cornwall Council. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area TR26.
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Official information
Art Space Gallery in St Ives showcases a diverse range of original artworks from seven established artists. Visitors can explore various styles, including paintings, prints, and jewellery, while having the opportunity to meet the artists.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Ives Light is a Victorian lighthouse located in St Ives, South-West England (postcode TR26). Established in 1890, it is operated by Cornwall Council and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2134, -5.4766
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Ives
- Postcode
- TR26 1PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Phone
- 01736 799744
- Established
- 1890
- Nearest railway station
- St Ives — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Tue-Sun 10am-1.30pm, 2pm-4.30pm; closed Mondays
- Official site
- artspace-cornwall.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28458567 (CC0)
- commons: St Ives end light (1) 494.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Ives Light?
- St Ives Light is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR26 1PU), in the parish of St. Ives.
- What is St Ives Light?
- St Ives Light — lighthouse in Cornwall, England.
- How do I get to St Ives Light?
- The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR26 1PU.
- When was St Ives Light built?
- Built or established in 1890.
- Who runs St Ives Light?
- St Ives Light is operated by Cornwall Council.
- Is St Ives Light a protected site?
- Yes — St Ives Light is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Ives Light free to visit?
- Yes, St Ives Light is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Ives Light?
- The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR26 1PU.