Lighthouses · South West England
St Ives Old Light
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St Ives Old Light — lighthouse in Cornwall, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Ives · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Ives Old Light is a lighthouse on the coast of South-West England. Built or established in 1831, it dates from the Georgian period. 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 0.6 km away. Postcode area TR26.
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Official information
Art Space Gallery is an independent gallery located in St Ives, showcasing the work of seven established artists from Cornwall. Visitors can explore a diverse range of original paintings, prints, and jewellery, with opportunities to meet the artists and view their unique contemporary works.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Ives Old Light is a Georgian lighthouse located in St Ives, South-West England (postcode TR26). Established in 1831, it is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2142, -5.4765
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Ives
- Postcode
- TR26 1PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Phone
- 01736 799744
- Established
- 1831
- Nearest railway station
- St Ives — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Tue-Sun 10am-1.30pm, 2pm-4.30pm; closed Mondays
- Official site
- artspace-cornwall.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28458569 (CC0)
- commons: St Ives old light (2) 491.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Ives Old Light?
- St Ives Old Light is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR26 1PE), in the parish of St. Ives.
- What is St Ives Old Light?
- St Ives Old Light — lighthouse in Cornwall, England.
- How do I get to St Ives Old Light?
- The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR26 1PE.
- When was St Ives Old Light built?
- Built or established in 1831.
- Is St Ives Old Light a protected site?
- Yes — St Ives Old Light is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Ives Old Light free to visit?
- Yes, St Ives Old Light is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Ives Old Light?
- The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR26 1PE.