South Foreland Lighthouse (National Trust)
South Foreland Lighthouse
The Front
St Margaret’s Bay
Dover
Kent
CT15 6HP
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/south-foreland-lighthouse
southforeland@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
Lighthouse
01304 852463
White Cliffs Visitor Centre
01304 202756
Fax
01304 205295
A striking landmark on the White Cliffs of Dover, this historic building was the site of Faraday’s work in pioneering the use of electricity in lighthouses, and was the first to display an electrically powered signal. South Foreland was also used by Marconi for his successful wireless telegraphy experiments in 1898.
Venue Type:
Science centre, Ship or maritime heritage site
Fan Bay Foray
Join our local expert for an informative walk through the new National Trust land saved by the appeal last year. Discover why Fan Bay was such an important fortification and re-live the stories of the defences now lost. Enjoy an informal walk where our expert will bring history to life, using rarely seen photographs and documents. Please wear comfortable clothing and sensible footwear. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Lighthouse is a 2 mile walk (45 minutes) from the White Cliffs Site.
When
10am-3pm
Where
Car Parking at the White Cliffs.
Meet at South Foreland Lighthouse
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply. 01304 853281. Groups welcome.
Teddy Bear Pirate Party
Ahoy there budding pirates! You and your teddy bear are invited to a Pirate Party in the grounds of South Foreland Lighthouse. Come dressed as pirates and make a Jolly Roger Flag, decorate a pirate cupcake and after walk the plank during our pirate themed fun day.
Suitable for
When
11am-3:30pm
Admission
Per Item: £2
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Entrance to the lighthouse not necessary.
Ffi contact: Jon Barker, 01304 853281, jon.barker@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Teddy Bear Pirate Party
Celebrate the start of the school holidays at South Foreland Lighthouse. We have several fun filled event days for you all to enjoy. Ahoy there budding pirates! You and your teddy bear are invited to a Pirate Party in the grounds of South Foreland Lighthouse. Come dressed as pirates and make a Jolly Roger Flag, decorate a pirate cupcake and after walk the plank during our pirate themed fun day. Entrance to the lighthouse not necessary
When
11am-3:30pm
Admission
Per Item: £1.00 per flag - Per Item: £2.00 per cupcake. Usual property admission prices apply. Groups welcome.
Mighty Mural
Join us for a day of art and creativity at South Foreland Lighthouse.11am 2pm,Help us to create a 20m x 20m mural using various materials. Climb the tower to see what you have helped to create.3pm 5pm,Join our local art experts where you can paint your own masterpiece using the Lighthouse as your inspiration.
Suitable for
When
11am-5pm
Admission
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Jon Barker, 01304 853281, jon.barker@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Mighty Mural
Celebrate the start of the school holidays at South Foreland Lighthouse. We have several fun filled event days for you all to enjoy. Join us for a day of art and creativity at South Foreland Lighthouse.
11am – 2pm,
Help us to create a 20m x 20m mural using various materials. Climb the tower to see what you have helped to create.
3pm – 5pm,
Join our local art experts where you can paint your own masterpiece using the Lighthouse as your inspiration.
When
11am-5pm
Admission
Free. Property admission charge does not apply. Groups welcome.
Junior lighthouse Keeper Training Day
Find out how the lighthouse keepers carried out their day-to-day tasks of looking after and living at the lighthouse. Learn to use semaphore flags, write a weather report, and even paint the Lighthouse. Certificate awarded on completion of tasks.
Suitable for
When
11am-3:30pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Jon Barker, 01304 853281, jon.barker@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Junior lighthouse Keeper Training Day
Celebrate the start of the school holidays at South Foreland Lighthouse. We have several fun filled event days for you all to enjoy.
Find out how the lighthouse keepers carried out their day-to-day tasks of looking after and living at the lighthouse. Activities include washing the dirty lenses and helping your teddy use the fire escape. Certificate awarded on completion.
When
11am-3:30pm
Where
Usual Admission fees apply.
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply. Groups welcome.
Science at South Foreland
Many famous inventors have visited South Foreland Lighthouse over the years so come along and perform your own experiments.
Suitable for
When
11am-3:30pm
Admission
Per Item: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Jon Barker, 01304 853281, jon.barker@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Science at South Foreland
Celebrate the start of the school holidays at South Foreland Lighthouse. We have several fun filled event days for you all to enjoy.
Many famous inventors have visited South Foreland Lighthouse over the years so come along and perform your own experiments.
When
11am-3:30pm
Admission
Per Item: £5.00 per science kit. Property admission charge does not apply.
Murder before Midnight'
Join us for a truly unique evening at South Foreland Lighthouse. During the annual party at South Foreland lighthouse, a terrible murder is committed in the tower but who did it? Help the lighthouse keeper solve the mysterybut think quickly.You have to solve the murder before the sun goes downor you might be next!
Suitable for
When
7-11pm
Admission
All tickets: £25
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Jon Barker, 01304 853281, jon.barker@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
'Murder before Midnight'
Join us for a truly unique evening at South Foreland Lighthouse.
During the annual party at South Foreland lighthouse, a terrible murder is committed in the tower – but who did it? Help the lighthouse keeper solve the mystery…but think quickly….You have to solve the murder before the sun goes down…or you might be next!
When
7-11pm
Admission
£25.00 includes food and drink. Property admission charge does not apply. 01304 853281.
Build Your Own Lighthouse
Come to our science workshop and build you own lighthouse. Harness the power of the sun to light your lighthouse and afterwards take it home with you. Great for children
When
11am-4pm
Where
Meet at South Foreland Lighthouse, £5 per lighthouse kit (No admission necessary)
Admission
Per Item: £5.00. Property admission charge does not apply. Other models are available to be built afterwards.
Britten Centenary Tour Matthew Barley (cello),
Join internationally acclaimed cellist Matthew Barley for a unique evening at South Foreland Lighthouse, celebrating the centenary of the birth of Benjamin Britten. Enjoy Champagne on the balcony, followed by the very special performance inside the tower. Afterwards, dine in style in the old Lighthouse Keepers cottage.
Suitable for
When
5:30-11pm
Admission
All tickets: £45
Booking Essential.
Please state which performance time you would like when booking.
Ffi contact: White Cliffs Property Office, 01304 202756, whitecliffs@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Turner and the Two Towers, Guided Walk
Unlock the secrets of J.M. Turners Beacon Light, a painting thought for many years to be a fake. Last year it was proven with infra red scans and new historical analysis that Beacon Light was actually an undiscovered Turner, of St. Margarets Bay and South Foreland Lighthouse. Discover why Turner only painted one lighthouse and walk to the spot where he painted his masterpiece.
Suitable for
When
10am-1pm
Admission
All tickets: £5
Booking Essential.
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
Ffi contact: White Cliffs Property Office, 01304 202756, whitecliffs@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Let's go fly a kite
If you dont have your own kite, borrow one of ours, or even build and decorate one with our kite maker. £5 per kite kit
Suitable for
When
2-5pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Car Parking at the White Cliffs Site. The Lighthouse is a 2 mile walk (45 minutes) from the White Cliffs site. Visitors with mobility problems please contact 01304 853281 for further assistance.
Ffi contact: Jon Barker, 01304 853281, jon.barker@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Thats the way to do it
Come and join us at South Foreland lighthouse to celebrate the traditional seaside show, Punch and Judy. Make and decorate your own punch and Judy kits to act your own play then enjoy a performance from the real Punch and Judythats the way to do it!
Suitable for
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £5
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Entrance to the Lighthouse Tower is not neccessary.
Ffi contact: Jon Barker, 01304 853281, jon.barker@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Lighthouse Open Evening
Celebrate International Lighthouse Weekend by joining us for a free tour of the lighthouse. Take a look behind the scenes at our newly acquired exhibits and talk with an ex- lighthouse keeper, from the Association of Lighthouse Keepers.
Suitable for
When
6-10pm
Admission
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Jon Barker, 01304 853281, jon.barker@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Teddy Bear Pirate Party
Ahoy there budding pirates! You and your teddy bear are invited to a Pirate Party in the grounds of South Foreland Lighthouse. Come dressed as pirates and make a Jolly Roger Flag, decorate a pirate cupcake and after walk the plank during our pirate themed fun day.
Suitable for
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £1 per flag (optional)
Per Item: £2 Per Cupcake (optional)
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Entrance to the lighthouse not necessary.
Ffi contact: Jon Barker, 01304 853281, jon.barker@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Junior lighthouse Keeper Training Day
Find out how the lighthouse keepers carried out their day-to-day tasks of looking after and living at the lighthouse. Learn to use semaphore flags, write a weather report, and even paint the Lighthouse. Certificate awarded on completion of tasks.
Suitable for
When
11am-3:30pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Jon Barker, 01304 853281, jon.barker@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
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