Beachy Head Lighthouse Information Resource

The Beachy Head Lighthouse

Beachy Head is a very special place.

It is magical, spectacular, breath-taking, wild and natural.

I am fascinated by the lighthouses of Beachy Head, both Belle Tout and also the 'new' lighthouse at the base of the cliffs. I have been researching their history for years and am recognised as an expert on both lighthouses. Click here if you would like to read more about my involvement with the lighthouses, otherwise this is all about the Beachy Head Lighthouse.

The Beachy Head Lighthouse as been recently repainted

As an operational lighthouse, Trinity House, who own and manage the lighthouse recently repainted it. Read more.

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Beachy Head Weather
3:10 am, 16/09/2025
temperature icon 15°C
few clouds
75 %
1014 mb
25 mph
Wind Gust: 33 mph
Clouds: 11%
Visibility: 6 mi
Sunrise: 6:35 am
Sunset: 7:11 pm

My visit to the De Lank Quarry

Rob Wassell at the De Lank Quarry in Cornwall

The Beachy Head Lighthouse is constructed from Cornish granite from the De Lank quarry, near St. Brewards, Bodmin in Cornwall.  I was lucky to be able to visit the quarry. I have written a short piece with photographs about the construction of the Beachy Head Lighthouse and my visit.

The Beachy Head Lighthouse on France2 Television

The Beachy Head Lighthouse makes a very special appearance in a feature by France2 from August 2024. Together wit a camera person and the presenter, walked to the lighthouse where I explained all about the history of the lighthouse and how it was constructed.

We reached the lighthouse at low tide and walked up the steps onto the landing platform. We did further filming around the base of the lighthouse and got a rare glimpse of the south side of the lighthouse which you can't see from the clifftop.

It is incredible to realise the amount of effort that goes into filming some of these features. Five hours walking and filming for around one minute of actual footage used.

Then we went to the Belle Tout Lighthouse for the next stage of filming but I only make a very small appearance in the lantern room. That piece was all about the lighthouse with David Shaw and how he turned it into an amazing place to stay.

It was a fantastic day and I enjoyed spending time with Léna and Laura from France2.

The Story of the Beachy Head Lighthouse

The book that helped support of the Save the Stripes campaign

An easy to read book, all about the lighthouse, including the history, construction, life as a lighthouse keeper and the painting of the stripes.
Buy now from this website.

Looking for photos of the Beachy Head Lighthouse?

I have an extensive range of photos of the Beachy Head Lighthouse available on Flickr.

Beachy Head Lighthouse August 2023

Beachy Head Lighthouse Save the Stripes

Beachy Head Lighthouse June 2013

Historical, Various and Artistic

My photography has been used in books, magazines, by film production companies and on TV around the world.

Please contact me first if you would like permission to use any of my photos, which photos you would like to use and for what purpose.

I don’t charge for use of my photography by I appreciate a credit @robwassell.com

Beachy Head Tide Tables

You can find current time information on the Eastbourne Borough Council website.

Walking to the Beachy Head Lighthouse

It is a fantastic experience to be able to see the Beachy Head Lighthouse up close, but, before you do so, please read this information about walking to the lighthouse.

A Talk by Rob Wassell

I perform talks about the Lighthouses of Beachy Head and would welcome the opportunity to talk to your group about the fascinating history, construction and life of Beachy Head’s amazing lighthouses.
Book my lighthouse talk.

How old is the Beachy Head Lighthouse?

The light from the Beachy Head lighthouse first shone on the 2nd October 1902.

The lighthouse is 123 years old.

You can read more about the history of the lighthouse.