Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Withernsea Lighthouse Museum
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Withernsea Lighthouse Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Withernsea Lighthouse Museum is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Withernsea Lighthouse Museum offers visitors the chance to climb the lighthouse for stunning views of the Holderness coastline. The museum features exhibits on local history, RNLI, and Coastguard history, as well as a tribute to film star Kay Kendall.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Withernsea Lighthouse Museum is located in Yorkshire, postcode HU19. This museum is housed in a former lighthouse, showcasing maritime history and local heritage. It provides insights into the significance of lighthouses along the Yorkshire coast.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7309, 0.0288
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Withernsea
- Postcode
- HU19 2DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beverley and Holderness
- Phone
- 01964 614834
- Opening
- Weekends 12–4pm; weekdays 11am–5pm from June 15th until Sept 11th; weekends only until end of October.
- Official site
- withernsealighthouse.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12560130259 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Withernsea Lighthouse Museum?
- Withernsea Lighthouse Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU19 2DY), in the parish of Withernsea.
- What is Withernsea Lighthouse Museum?
- Withernsea Lighthouse Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Withernsea Lighthouse Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode HU19 2DY.
- Is Withernsea Lighthouse Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Withernsea Lighthouse Museum is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Withernsea Lighthouse Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HU19 2DY. It sits within the Beverley and Holderness parliamentary constituency.