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South Foreland Lighthouse
A striking landmark on the White Cliffs of Dover, this historic building was the site of Faraday's work in pioneering the use of electricity in lighthouses, and was the first to display an electrically powered signal. South Foreland was also used by Marconi for his successful wireless experiments in 1898.
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Prices
Adults £4.00, Children £2.00, Family £10.00; Group Rates £3.10 adult/£1.60 child.
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Notes | Open 12/03/10 to 31/10/10 11:00 -17:30 Mon, Fri, Sat & Sun. Open daily 11:00 - 17:30 during local school holidays (March-October). Last tour at 17:00 hours. |
Contact
Volunteer CoordinatorTel: 01304 852463
southforeland@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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South Foreland LighthouseThe Front, St Margarets Bay, Dover, Kent, CT15 6HP
See location on Google maps.Map reference: TR 361433
By public footpath: 2 miles from the White Cliffs Visitor Centre or 1 mile from St Margaret's. No vehicular access except for visitors with mobility issues.
Bus route Diamond 15 - 1 mile walk from the bus stop.
Accessible by Public Transport : 3 miles from Martin Mill station
Children welcome / Dogs accepted / Guided tours mandatory
Disabled access to ground floor.
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 11 Sep 2010 | Heritage Open Day |
| Mon 25 - Fri 29 Oct 2010 | Half Term Nature Trail |
Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has steps and no ramp
Entrance
- Steps to the main entrance
- 1Number of steps to entrance
- Handrail by steps
General
- Clear signage
- Audible alarm system
Notes
There are 76 steps in the building.
