Winterton Lighthouse

Winterton Lighthouse is a cylindrical brick tower standing 19 meters tall on the Norfolk coast. The structure has a white exterior with a prominent black lantern at its summit and now serves as holiday accommodation.

The lighthouse was built in 1867 under architect James Nicholas Douglass's design. It guided ships through the dangerous Cockle Gat passage until deactivation in 1921.

The tower marks the coastline with its white brick form and black lantern, visible from far across the flat Norfolk landscape. Locals and travelers use it as a reference point and landmark when navigating the area.

The tower is now accessible as holiday accommodation where visitors can stay overnight. Be aware that internal stairs are narrow and climbing to the lantern room requires physical effort.

A brick lookout post was added to the tower during World War II. This post was later transformed into a room with panoramic views of the surrounding coastline.

Location: Norfolk

Inception: 1867

Architects: James Nicholas Douglass

Height: 19 m

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 52.71296,1.69528

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26