Pharos Lighthouse, Fleetwood

Name: Pharos Lighthouse
Address: 62 N Albert St, Fleetwood, FY7 6AR, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1253 779483

#4 among attractions in Fleetwood

Top attraction, Decimus Burton, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Pharos Lighthouse is a 93-foot tall Runcorn red sandstone lighthouse situated in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England. The lighthouse was designed in 1839 by Decimus Burton and Capt H.M. Denham. Burton has been commissioned three years previously by Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood as the architect of the new town of Fleetwood. Construction was completed in 1840. Unusually for a functioning British lighthouse, it stands in the middle of a residential street. Though officially named the 'Upper Lighthouse', it has been known as the 'Pharos' since its construction, after the celebrated ancient lighthouse Pharos of Alexandria. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°55'35"N, 3°0'27"W

Address

62 N Albert StFleetwoodFleetwood FY7 6AR United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1253 779483

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Day trips

Pharos Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Freeport Fleetwood, Beach Lighthouse, Fleetwood Museum, St Peter's Church.

0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Freeport Fleetwood, Fleetwood
18 min walk • Affinity Lancashire is a shopping and leisure outlet in the port town of Fleetwood, Lancashire, England. It is owned by Global Mutual Ltd and managed by Savills UK. Affinity Lancashire is located adjacent to Wyre Dock and marina.
~840 ftNW
Decimus Burton, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Beach Lighthouse, Fleetwood
5 min walk • The Beach Lighthouse is a 44-foot tall sandstone lighthouse in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England.
~720 ftSE
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Fleetwood Museum, Fleetwood
4 min walk • Fleetwood Museum is a local history and maritime museum in the English seaside town of Fleetwood, Lancashire. The museum was originally the town's Customs House and, completed in 1836, was one of the first buildings constructed in Fleetwood.
~1030 ftSW
Decimus Burton, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Peter's Church, Fleetwood
5 min walk • St Peter's Church is in the seaside town of Fleetwood, Lancashire, England, situated on the Fylde coast. It is an active Anglican parish church in the Diocese of Blackburn. It was completed in 1841, to a design by Decimus Burton.
~1510 ftSW
Church
St Mary's Church, Fleetwood
8 min walk • St Mary's is a Roman Catholic church in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England. Designed by E. W. Pugin, it was built in 1866–67. It is an active church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lancaster. It has been designated a Grade II listed building by English Heritage.
~1320 ftNW
Piers and boardwalks
Fleetwood Pier, Fleetwood
7 min walk • Fleetwood Pier, also known as the Victoria Pier, was a pleasure pier located in the English town of Fleetwood, Lancashire. At 492 feet in length, it was one of the shortest piers in the country.
1.1 miSW
Church
St Nicholas Church, Fleetwood
28 min walk • St Nicholas Church is in the seaside town of Fleetwood, Lancashire, England, situated on the Fylde coast. It is an active Anglican church in the Diocese of Blackburn. It was constructed between 1960 and 1962, and designed by Laurence King.
1.2 miE
Church
St Oswald's Church, Blackpool
32 min walk • St Oswald's Church is an Anglican church in Preesall, a town on the Fylde coastal plain in Lancashire, England. It is an active parish church in the diocese of Blackburn and the archdeaconry of Lancaster.
~620 ftS
Library
The Fielden Free Library, Fleetwood
4 min walk • What became the Fielden Free Library started life as the Whitworth Institute, built in the Venetian Gothic style in 1863. It was bought by Samuel Fielden in 1887 and offered to the town as a public library.
1 miSW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood
26 min walk • Highbury Stadium is a football stadium in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England with Wyre Borough Council as the landlords. It is the home ground of Fleetwood Town and was also used for home matches by Blackpool F.C. reserves until 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pharos Lighthouse open?

Pharos Lighthouse is open:

Monday 7 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 7 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 7 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday 7 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday 7 am - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Pharos Lighthouse?

Nearby attractions include The Fielden Free Library, Fleetwood (4 min walk), Fleetwood Museum, Fleetwood (4 min walk), Beach Lighthouse, Fleetwood (5 min walk), St Peter's Church, Fleetwood (5 min walk).

How to get to Pharos Lighthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pharos Lighthouse:

Tram

Heritage Stop (1 min walk)
Fleetwood Ferry • Lines: Blackpool Tramway Northbound, Blackpool Tramway Southbound (2 min walk)

Bus

Bourne Arms • Lines: 89 (14 min walk)