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Smeaton's Tower

The Hoe
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 2NZ

Tel: 01752 304774

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Smeaton's Tower on Plymouth Hoe

Prices

Adults £5; Children 5-15 (under 5s go free) £2.50; Concessions £2.50; Family & Friends (up to 2 adults and 3 children) £12; Additional child (on group ticket) £1; The Box members Free

Concessions are available to Students with valid ID, Jobseekers with proof of eligibility, Seniors aged 65+ with valid ID, people with disabilities and National Art Pass/Art Fund/Museums Association members with valid proof.

About us

A centrepiece 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.

Details of admission prices and more information to help you plan your visit can be found at Smeaton's Tower | The Box Plymouth.

Smeaton's Tower will reopen to the public on Saturday 30 March and close Sunday 29 September 2024, plus selected dates in October, Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm.

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Opening Times

Season (30 Mar 2024 - 29 Sept 2024)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
Tuesday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Season (5 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - FridayClosed
Saturday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Season (19 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
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Season (29 Oct 2024 - 3 Nov 2024)
DayTimes
Tuesday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

* Smeaton's Tower will be open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm from Saturday 30 March until Sunday 29 September 2024 plus 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 October and 29 October-3 November 2024. Last entries are at 4.30pm.

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