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South Foreland Lighthouse

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A Victorian lighthouse standing atop the famous White Cliffs of Dover. The lighthouse was the sie of two famous scientific breakthroughs, Marconi conducted his wireless experiments here, and Faraday's first electric light glowed on this spot. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower for wonderful views over the English Channel to France.
The Front, St Margaret's Bay, St Margarets, Dover, Kent, England, CT15 6HP

About South Foreland Lighthouse
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: 1 m by footpath from St Margarets
Website: South Foreland Lighthouse
Email: southforeland@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01304 852 463
Fax: 01304 215 484
National Trust
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OS TR361 434
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Nearest Attractions White Cliffs of Dover - 1.6 miles (Countryside) Dover Castle - 2.4 miles (Castle) Roman Painted House - 2.9 miles (Roman) Knights Templar Church - 3.4 miles (Church) Western Heights - 3.4 miles (Historic Property) Walmer Castle and Gardens - 4.3 miles (Castle) Deal Castle - 5.6 miles (Castle) Barfreston, St Nicholas Church - 7.5 miles (Church)

Nearest Towns and Villages Dover - 3.3 miles away Deal - 5.4 miles away Barfreston - 5.5 miles away Sandwich - 8.8 miles away Folkestone - 9.2 miles away Lyminge - 12.7 miles away Hythe - 13.6 miles away Fordwich - 15.1 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Hidden Gem, By the Sea - 5.5 miles from South Foreland Lighthouse Deal, Kent Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £350

Old Chelsea - 6.2 miles from South Foreland Lighthouse Deal, Kent Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £320

Shrimp Cottage - 6.3 miles from South Foreland Lighthouse Deal, Kent Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £300

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Nearest Hotels

St Margaret's Bay Motel - 0.7 miles from South Foreland Lighthouse Martin, Kent Stay from: £69.00

The White Cliffs Hotel - 0.7 miles from South Foreland Lighthouse St Margarets-at-Cliffe, Kent Stay from: £49.00

St Margaret's Bay Motel - 0.8 miles from South Foreland Lighthouse Dover, Kent Stay from: £31.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Castle Guest House - 2.6 miles from South Foreland Lighthouse Dover, Kent From: £36.00

Hubert House Guesthouse and Bistro - 2.6 miles from South Foreland Lighthouse Dover, Kent From: £175.00

Number One Guest House - 2.7 miles from South Foreland Lighthouse Dover, Kent From: £64.00

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Dover
Tourist Information Centre
Old Town Gaol
Biggin Street
Dover
Kent
England
CT16 1DL
Tel: 01304 205 108
Fax: 01304 255 409
Email: tic@doveruk.com
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