Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre

- Currently closed to the general public -

Lizard Lighthouse was built by private entrepreneur Thomas Fonnereau in 1752, marking the most southerly point of mainland Britain.

The distinctive twin towers of Lizard Lighthouse mark the most southerly point of mainland Britain. See displays depicting Trinity House's history, housed in the original engine room. It was commissioned in 1752. For over 250 years, the lighthouse has provided a welcoming landfall light to vessels crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

The lighthouse is now monitored and controlled from Trinity House’s Planning Centre in Harwich, Essex.