Beachy Head Lighthouse

Beachy Head Lighthouse is a stone structure painted in red and white stripes standing at the base of the chalk cliffs near Eastbourne. It rises approximately 43 meters tall and sits on a rock platform extending from the seabed.

The current structure was built in 1902 to replace the older Belle Tout lighthouse that stood on top of the cliffs. The move was necessary because the original location did not provide adequate protection for passing ships.

The lighthouse is a recognizable landmark that defines the Eastbourne coastline. Visitors notice its red and white stripes immediately, standing out against the surrounding chalk cliffs.

The lighthouse sits on an isolated rock platform accessible only by water from the surrounding sea. Visitors can view it from the cliff top above or get closer through boat-based tours from the local coastline.

The lighthouse is supplied by helicopter today, as isolation on the rock platform makes all maintenance work inaccessible otherwise. This logistical setup reveals the extreme nature of its position between land and sea.

Location: Eastbourne

Inception: 1902

Official opening: October 1902

Height: 43 m

Made from material: stone

Website: https://trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses-and-lightvessels/beachy-head-lighthouse

GPS coordinates: 50.73377,0.24148

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29