Place to visit
North Foreland Lighthouse, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
North Foreland Lighthouse is a lighthouse at North Foreland, England in United Kingdom (Broadstairs). Interests: Architecture and Nature. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. It has articles in 4 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 North Foreland, England · Architecture, Nature
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 101 km as the crow flies
- Website
- trinityhouse.co.uk
- Coordinates
- 51.37487, 1.44509
What it is and where
North Foreland Lighthouse is a lighthouse at North Foreland, England in United Kingdom (Broadstairs). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Broadstairs, where this site lists 23 more places to see, 881 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.37487, 1.44509; the nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 101 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 and Nature 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 North Foreland Lighthouse is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:07
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:22
- JunBest time16:21
- JulBest time15:56
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:22
- NovBetter not8:34
- DecPossible7:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | April to September | February to March, October and December |
| Nature | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: North Foreland Lighthouse has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Kingsgate CastleMock castle in Kingsgate, Kent, England, UK930 m
- Dickens House Museum, BroadstairsHouse in Broadstairs and St. Peters, Thanet, Kent, England, UK1.9 km
- Viking BayBeach1.9 km
- Botany Bay, KentBay in Kent, England1.9 km
- Gadds'Brewery3.0 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 North Foreland Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse at North Foreland, England in United Kingdom. It has articles in 4 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 North Foreland Lighthouse?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39.
How do you get to North Foreland Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 101 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 Kingsgate Castle, Dickens House Museum, Broadstairs, Viking Bay. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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