Visit the oldest working lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast and the only independently operated lighthouse in the UK.
Lighthouse Open Days
Public open days are now closed for the season and will recommence from Easter 2027.
In the meantime, Private Visits may be booked until November and will recommence in mid-March 2027.
More information about Private Visits
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
(4.30 pm for 5.00 pm closing and 3.30 pm for 4.00 pm closing).
Online booking closes at 3 pm the day before each open day.
Minimum height limit 1.15 metres – all visitors must be able to climb the tower unaided.
Advance booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment. If no slots are available for your preferred date(s) or time(s), they are fully booked online. However, a number of walk-in places may also be available at the door on the day, on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you are unable to attend a public open day, private visits are available from March to November, subject to volunteer availability. If possible, a few days’ notice would be appreciated, as volunteers conduct the tours.
Open Days Information
Adults £5, Children (16 and under) £2 (plus booking fee).
All visitors (adults and children) must be a minimum of 1.15 metres (45 inches) high to climb the tower and must be able to climb unaided (including without walking aids, which can be left at the base of the lighthouse). Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Advance booking is advised to avoid disappointment. However, limited walk-in spaces may be available during the day on a first-come, first-served basis. You may be required to book at the door and return later in the day.
Limited parking is available on the lighthouse drive for visitors on open days on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternatively, the Beach Road Pay and Display Car Park is a short distance away and offers toilet facilities. There are no toilet facilities at the lighthouse.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour start time. We cannot guarantee a later tour if you arrive later than the tour start time.
We regret that dogs are not allowed inside the lighthouse on public open days, though visitors are welcome to wait outside with their furry friends. Dogs must be kept on a lead within the lighthouse compound. Both lighthouse cottages are privately owned, so please respect their privacy.
Tours will take place for groups of approximately 12 at allocated times. If booking a small group, please note there may be other visitors within your group.
Hand sanitising points are located around the lighthouse, and we encourage visitors to use these frequently.
Please be aware that the stairs inside the lighthouse are open! There are 96 steps up to the service room and 16 steep steps to the lantern, which are enclosed.
Cancellations
Cancellations may be made up to 24 hours before the event, and a full refund will be issued.
To cancel your booking, click the “cancel booking” link on your confirmation email:
Please refer to our Health and Safety Guidelines
Finding Us
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Limited parking is available on the lighthouse drive for visitors on open days on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternatively, the Beach Road Pay and Display Car Park is a short distance away and offers toilet facilities.
There are no toilet facilities at the lighthouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Become a volunteer
We always welcome new volunteers who would like to help out for a few hours during our open days or private visits. Please see our volunteering page for more information.
Private visits
Please note that volunteers provide private visits, so please allow as much notice as possible when arranging an appointment.
Make a Donation
Happisburgh Lighthouse is funded by voluntary contributions and operated by volunteers.
If you would like to support us and make a donation to the lighthouse, you can do so via our JustGiving page: