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Penzance South Pier Light

Free admission

Penzance South Pier Light — lighthouse in Cornwall, England.

Penzance South Pier Light, lighthouses in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Penzance · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Penzance South Pier Light is a lighthouse on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area TR18.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Penzance South Pier Light is a lighthouse located in Penzance, South-West England, postcode TR18. It is situated within areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Aire Point to Carrick Du and West Penwith Moors and Downs, as well as within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.

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Coordinates
50.1177, -5.5280
District
Cornwall
Parish
Penzance
Postcode
TR18 2LL
Parliamentary constituency
St Ives
Nearest railway station
Penzance0.6 km
Official site
jubileepool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Penzance South Pier Light?
Penzance South Pier Light is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR18 2LL), in the parish of Penzance.
Is Penzance South Pier Light a protected site?
Yes — Penzance South Pier Light is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Penzance South Pier Light free to visit?
Yes, Penzance South Pier Light is free to enter.
How do I get to Penzance South Pier Light?
The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR18 2LL.