South Foreland Lighthouse
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Awards
- Visit Britain Awards - Code of Practice 2008
A Victorian lighthouse built on top of cliffs which once protected shipping from the treacherous Goodwin Sands. It was used by Marconi for the first radio contact and has the original light mechanism, information panels and good views. December 1998 saw the 100th anniversary of Marconi's first ship-to-shore signal which was made from South Foreland Lighthouse. The mechanism powering the rotation of the optic was restored in 2004.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A258. Take the A258 from Dover then follow the signs for White Cliffs, behind Dover Castle. There is no access by car; visitors must walk from main car park at White Cliffs Visitor Centre or walk from St Margaret's village or bay.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Dover Priory or Martin Mill.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guides,large print guides, photographic tours for mobility impaired
- Guide Dogs Permitted - Persons with access or disabled restrictions should phone (01304) 852463
Catering
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 40 minutes
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
- Max group size - 60
- Min group size - 10
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material