Portishead Point lighthouse

Portishead Point lighthouse is a black metal pyramidal structure standing 9 meters from its concrete base at Battery Point along the Bristol Channel. The compact form can be fully viewed from the adjacent Lido grounds where visitors gather.

The lighthouse was built in 1931 by Bristol Port Company as a navigational aid and originally featured a two-tonne fog bell cast by Gillett & Johnston foundry. This acoustic device served seafarers for decades during poor visibility.

The lighthouse bell, removed in 1998 and restored in 2012, now stands as a heritage monument on Wyndham Way near Portishead High Street.

Access to the site comes via steps next to the outdoor pool and Lido Café, with public seating areas available for viewing. The area is typically windy, so visitors should prepare for exposed conditions.

The fog bell was removed in 1998 and after restoration in 2012 was relocated to a separate location, allowing visitors to see the original device away from the lighthouse itself. This separation means two related structures tell the story of the site from different viewpoints.

Location: Somerset

Inception: 1931

Height: 9 m

GPS coordinates: 51.49461,-2.77362

Latest update: December 21, 2025 23:21