The New Flamborough Lighthouse

Flamborough Lighthouse Information - Current (Operational) Lighthouse

This is the new lighthouse at Flamborough Head. There is also an earlier lighthouse a little inland.

The lighthouse is currently operational, but is open to the public in the summer months, and at weekends.

Find out more about Flamborough Lighthouse...

• Where?
  • On the headland, at Flamborough Head


• When?
  • Built 1806
  • Designed by architect Samuel Wyatt and built by Bridlington builder, John Matson.
  • The work was completed in 9 months and (amazingly!) was built without scaffolding.
  • It cost £8,000 to build.


• Facts and Figures
  • The tower holds just the light and stairs. The lighthouse keepers lived in adjoining buildings.
  • This was the first lighthouse to give 2 white flashes, followed by 1 red flash. This was quickly adopted as a lighthouse standard.
  • Originally a rocket was set off every 5 minutes in foggy weather, reaching 600ft high
  • A foghorn is now used instead (still operational)


• In 1996 the lighthouse became fully automated. It is still fully operational, and run by Trinity House


• Tower: 87ft high (26.5m) brick built
• Light: 214ft above Mean High Water (65m)
• The light is visible for 24 nautical miles, with the equivalent brilliance of 3.5 million candle power!

Visiting the Lighthouse

• The lighthouse is open to the public through the summer months.
• Group bookings may also be taken.
• The lighthouse is closed on Tuesdays (April to September) and Mondays and Tuesdays (October), and in severe weather conditions
• A small charge is payable
• Visits are organised by East Riding Council in association with Trinity House. Click here for more information or call:
  01262 673769

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