Lizard Wireless Station Open Day

We're offering free guided tours, special radio demonstrations and fun, family friendly games and activities.

On the edge of Housel Bay, not far from mainland Britain’s most southerly point, sits the Lizard Wireless Station. Go inside and it’s as if you have stepped back in time to 1901 and the dawn of long distance radio telegraphy. Here in the world’s oldest surviving ship-to-shore station you’ll discover the story of Marconi who, through pioneering experiments, put these huts at the centre of a technology that changed the world for ever.
We’ll be open for a special event from 11am-3pm on Sunday 8th September. When you visit you’ll be welcomed by friendly volunteers who, through short guided tours, special radio demonstrations and family friendly games and activities, will bring the station’s story to life. They’ll help you learn more about the fascinating developments in technology, about the lives the pioneers led and about how the station was used during the war.
There will also be light refreshments served on the day: teas, coffees and cake.

If you can’t make the special event for heritage open day, pop in another time: The Lizard Wireless Station is Open until 31st October 2024: Mondays - Thursdays 12 noon - 3pm (weather permitting). For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lizard

N.B. the radio demonstrations, refreshments and family friendly activities are not usually available.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

11am-3pm

Location & directions

Marconi Bungalow, The Lizard, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7AP

Directions:

The Lizard Wireless Station is approximately 20 minutes walk east along the South West Coast Path from the National Trust car park at Lizard Point, next to the lighthouse. Parking location: whatthreewords///artist.newer.juggle Lizard Wireless Station location: ///masterpiece.upcoming.model This small wooden hut is perched on the cliff top above Housel Bay, just 1 mile east along the coast path from Lizard Point car park. The route along the coast path includes some uneven ground and steep climbs. For an alternative, flatter route, park in Lizard Village and follow signs to Housel Bay. As you approach the hotel, take the path on the left just before the hotel, and follow the coast path east (left) for 200 metres. Unfortunately there is no parking available at the Wireless Station.

Contact on day:

Lydia Allt

Telephone number:

+447929656578

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The Lizard Wireless Station is located on the South West coast path which includes narrow sections of path, steps and steep inclines. Toilets are available at Lizard Point NT car park.

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