Whitby Lighthouse
The Pier Lighthouses

Whitby Lighthouse - Harbour and Pier

All the information about the Whitby lighthouse at the pier, Whitby. There are 4 lighthouses at the harbour, 2 old and 2 new. One is open to the public. Find out more info here...

Whitby Pier Lighthouses

There are 4 of these 'lighthouses' used as navigational aids at the entrance to the harbour...

• 2 new ones - which are operational
• 2 old ones - which are no longer operational

Whitby West Pier Light (Old)

• Where?
  • On the west pier, Whitby


• When?
  • Built 1831


• What?
  • Built of stone
  • An 83ft high column tower, with a lantern on top.
  • The light is visible for 10 miles


• History
  • This was replaced by the new Whitby West Pier Light in 1914.


• Today
  • The lighthouse still displays a green light - only when a boat is actually expected, to show it is safe to enter the harbour.
  • Open to the public as a historic attraction. Summer months only. Contact Whitby Tourist Information for more details. Tel: 01723 383636
  • Run by the Port of Whitby

Whitby West Pier Light (New)

• Where?
  • On the end of the west pier, Whitby


• When?
  • Built after the pier was extended in 1914


• What?
  • Built as a wooden framework tower on 'legs'
  • 23ft high


• Today
  • Currently operational, with an automated, fixed green light
  • NOT open to the public, although you can walk up to it on the pier
  • Run by the Port of Whitby

Whitby East Pier Light (Old)

• Where?
  • On the east pier, Whitby


• When?
  • Built 1854


• What?
  • Built of stone
  • A 55ft high column tower, with a lantern on top.
  • The light is visible for 8 miles


• History
  • This was replaced by the new Whitby East Pier Light in 1914.


• Today
  • This is NOT open to the public, but you can walk right up to in on the Whitby east pier.
  • Run by the Port of Whitby

Whitby East Pier Light (New)

• Where?
  • On the end of the east pier, Whitby


• When?
  • Built after the pier was extended in 1914


• What?
  • Built as a wooden framework tower on 'legs'
  • 23ft high


• Today
  • Currently operational, with an automated, fixed red light
  • NOT open to the public, although you can walk up to it on the pier
  • Run by the Port of Whitby

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