Lighthouses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whitby West Pier beacon
In or near Whitby.
Whitby West Pier beacon — lighthouse built 1914 in Whitby.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Whitby West Pier beacon is a lighthouse on the coast of Yorkshire. Built or established in 1914, it dates from the modern period. Operated by Scarborough Borough Council. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area YO21.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Whitby West Pier beacon is a modern lighthouse located in Whitby, Yorkshire. Established in 1914, it is operated by Scarborough Borough Council and is part of the North York Moors SSSI designation.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4942, -0.6132
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO21 3PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Established
- 1914
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465912 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Whitby West Pier beacon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The end of the West Pier - geograph.org.uk - 1423449.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitby West Pier beacon?
- Whitby West Pier beacon is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3PY), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Whitby West Pier beacon?
- Whitby West Pier beacon — lighthouse built 1914 in Whitby.
- How do I get to Whitby West Pier beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3PY.
- When was Whitby West Pier beacon built?
- Built or established in 1914.
- Who runs Whitby West Pier beacon?
- Whitby West Pier beacon is operated by Scarborough Borough Council.
- Is Whitby West Pier beacon a protected site?
- Yes — Whitby West Pier beacon is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Whitby West Pier beacon free to visit?
- Yes, Whitby West Pier beacon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whitby West Pier beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3PY.