Happisburgh Lighthouse

01/06/2026

More beautiful images of yours truly!

01/06/2026

World MS Day 2026!

Today is

Alan Stevenson (1807-65) was an accomplished and renowned lighthouse engineer, serving as the Commissioners Chief Engineer 1843-53.

Whilst he had many achievements his career was cut short in 1853 when ill health forced him to retire. He died 12 years later in 1865, his official cause of death being recorded as ‘General paralysis - 8 years’.

In 1865 there was no diagnosis for Multiple Sclerosis, but given his symptoms it is now believed that Alan suffered with that disorder.

There is still no cure for MS and this year the campaign focusses on ‘my diagnosis’, highlighting the global barriers to diagnosing MS and raising awareness by sharing real stories and data.

01/06/2026

The week ahead!

Good morning from Happisburgh Coast Watch.
Tide Times for the coming week at Cart Gap beach, Happisburgh.

https://easytide.admiralty.co.uk/

31/05/2026

Lighthouses are a global passion; listen to this podcast featuring one of our volunteers and a very special lighthouse!

Join host Jeremy D'Entremont and guest co-host Joy Tubby as they chat with Gerald Butler, a longtime Irish lighthouse keeper and author.

29/05/2026

If you missed our Spring Open Days, we'll be open again later in the summer 😎🎉

Due to space restrictions, places and numbers are limited, and pre-booking is strongly advised.
Open from 10am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)
Adults £5, Children £2 (plus booking fee)
🪜Children must be a minimum of 1.15 metres high to climb the tower and must be able to climb unaided.
🐕Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the tower.

For further information and to book, visit https://happisburgh.org.uk/lighthouse/open-days/

If you can't make these dates, private visits are available, with notice and subject to volunteer availability: https://happisburgh.org.uk/lighthouse/private-visits/

If you are interested in volunteering on our open days, please contact us for further information: http://happisburgh.org.uk/lighthouse/volunteer/

28/05/2026

Keep safe. It's really warm!

Cold water shock seriously effects your ability to breathe and move, Learn more about the effects of cold water shock and how to avoid it.

28/05/2026

Volunteer Report 2: Sunday 24th May

Some visitors today were fascinated by the work of Monsieur Fresnel who invented the lens used in many lighthouses. Our stewards love describing how and why the optic works so bring all of your questions when you visit.

Our lens was made by the Chance Brothers of Smethwick which coincidentally were customers of one of our volunteers when he worked in the speciality glass industry.

Seems to me he was destined to become one of the fabulous volunteers we have at Happisburgh Lighthouse!

Next open day Sunday 12th July!

27/05/2026

Volunteer Report 1: 24th May 2026

It was a warm one at the top of Happisburgh Lighthouse on Sunday but our downstairs stewards had to keep popping outside to warm up!

Everyone was fascinated by the living history that is our privilege to share. One of our younger visitors spent time discussing what it might be like to sleep in a bed that fits in a round lighthouse, what it must be like to be in a lantern room in a really windy storm. Would it be cosy, would it be scary? How many times would you climb the stairs in a week? So many questions… what a fabulous mind, full of energy, imagination and enthusiasm for life in a lighthouse.

So, what do you think it would be like to live in a lighthouse?

Next open day Sunday 12th July.