Happisburgh Lighthouse - <>

The oldest working light in East Anglia and the only independently operated lighthouse in the UK

Built in 1790, orginally one of a pair - the tower is 85ft tall and the lantern is 134ft above sea level. The 'low light' which was discontinued in 1883 was 20ft lower and the pair formed leading lights marking safe passage around the southern end of the treacherous Haisborough Sands.

Today the lighthouse is painted white with three red bands, and has a light charcteristic of Fl (3) W 30s (3 white flashes, repeated every 30secs) with a range of 18 miles.

Saved as a working light by the local community, it is maintained and operated entirely by voluntary contributions.

The Friends of Happisburgh Lighthouse continued their fund raising work after the formation of the Happisburgh Lighthouse Trust and in February 1995 became a separate Registered Charity (No. 1044590) whose aim is to assist the maintenance and preservation of Happisburgh Lighthouse in augmentation of the work carried out by the Trust.

The Friends, through membership subscriptions, running public open days and fundraising events, are a vital source of regular funds to enable the Happisburgh Lighthouse Trust to maintain and operate the Lighthouse.

The lighthouse is open to the public on occasional Sundays throughout the summer. Private visits can be arranged throughout the year for individuals or groups for a minimum donation of £30. For more information or confirmation on openings please visit http://www.happisburgh.org/lighthouse/open-days

Tags: Landmark & Historical Place