High Lighthouse

The most recent addition of The Harwich Society, the building is being set up as a town museum. The High Lighthouse was built in 1818 to line up with the Low Lighthouse, now the Maritime Museum, 150 yards away. Together they operated as leading lights for shipping entering the estuary. It is a 90 ft high brick built Grade II* Listed building and was last used as a lighthouse in 1863. It has been in use as a radio museum and as a council house. Climb the 100 steps to the top for a dramatic view of the Harwich area. Children are not admitted without an accompanying adult.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

11:00-15:00

Sunday 15 September:

11:00-15:00

Location & directions

High Lighthouse, West Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3DQ

Contact on day:

Paul Smith

Telephone number:

+447795488983

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Not suitable for the disabled due too many steps.

Additional information

Parking, toilets and refreshments nearby. The long distance footpath, the Essex Way, which runs from Epping to Harwich, ends at this lighthouse and there is a plaque on the wall indicating the end of the walk.

Max no of people per tour:

6

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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