Beach Lighthouse

Beach Lighthouse in Fleetwood is a sandstone tower standing roughly 13 meters tall with a square base and an octagonal lantern room at its top. The structure shows a mix of squared and rounded geometric shapes in its design.

Designed in 1839, the lighthouse started operating in 1840 to guide ships safely through the Wyre estuary waterway. It worked alongside an upper lighthouse to create a navigation system for vessels entering the port.

The structure is part of Fleetwood's harbor identity and shows how the town has always looked toward the sea for its livelihood and character. Locals and visitors alike walk past it as a reminder of the port's working traditions.

The lighthouse sits along the Esplanade and is easy to reach from the waterfront promenade, where you can view it from the water's edge or from the pathway beside the beach. Daytime visits offer better visibility of the architectural details.

The structure blends neoclassical design with practical harbor engineering in a way that was uncommon for its time, creating an unusual visual effect. This mixing of style with function makes it stand out among other lighthouse designs of that era.

Location: Fleetwood

Inception: 1840

Height: 13 m

GPS coordinates: 53.92855,-3.00907

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41