Place to visit
Beachy Head Lighthouse, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Beachy Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse at Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK in United Kingdom (Alfriston). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse at Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK · Architecture
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LGW London, 55 km as the crow flies
- Website
- trinityhouse.co.uk
- Coordinates
- 50.73376, 0.2415
What it is and where
Beachy Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse at Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK in United Kingdom (Alfriston). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Alfriston, where this site lists 63 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.73376, 0.2415; the nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 55 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Beachy Head Lighthouse is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:51
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:39
- DecPossible7:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Beachy HeadChalk headland in East Sussex, England747 m
- Belle Tout LighthouseDecommissioned lighthouse at Beachy Head, East Sussex, England, UK2.0 km
- Towner EastbourneArt museum in Eastbourne, Sussex, England, United Kingdom4.4 km
- Wish TowerMartello Tower in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK4.4 km
- Our Lady of Ransom Church, EastbourneChurch building in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK4.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Architecture
- Tower Bridge: bascule and suspension bridge in London
- London Bridge: road bridge across River Thames in London, opened in 1973
- Forth Bridge: railway bridge in eastern Scotland
- Westminster Bridge: bridge over the River Thames in London
- Millennium Bridge, London: bridge in London
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct: navigable aqueduct in Wales
Every United Kingdom place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Beachy Head Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse at Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK in United Kingdom. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Beachy Head Lighthouse?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45.
How do you get to Beachy Head Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 55 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Beachy Head, Belle Tout Lighthouse, Towner Eastbourne. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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