Smeaton's Tower

SMEATON’S TOWER

THE HOE, PLYMOUTH

OPENING TIMES

Until 29 September 2012

Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 4.30pm
Saturday: 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 4pm
Closed from: 12pm to 1pm for lunch
Last entries:  30 minutes before closing
Closed: Sundays & Mondays

From 2 October to 22 December & 5 January to 28 March 2013

Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm
Closed: 12pm to 1pm for lunch
Last entries: 30 minutes before closing
Closed: Sundays & Mondays

ADMISSION

Adults - £2.50
Children (5-16) - £1.00
Students/Seniors(over 60 years) - £1.50
Family Ticket (up to 2 adults and 3 children - £6
Under 5s – FREE

ABOUT

A centerpiece on Plymouth's Hoe, Smeaton's Tower has become one of the South West's most well-known landmarks.

The lighthouse was originally built on the Eddystone reef in 1759 at a cost of £40,000, but was taken down in the early 1880s when it was discovered that the sea was undermining the rock it was standing on. Approximately two thirds of the structure was moved stone by stone to its current resting place on the Hoe.

Now standing at 72 foot high, Smeaton's Tower offers fantastic views of Plymouth Sound and the city from its lantern room which, along with the rest of the building, has been painstakingly restored to its original glory.

·         For images visit our flickr site.

·         For a further insight into the history of the Tower and the other Eddystone lighthouses both past and present visit our Eddystone lighthouses pages.