Mannez Lighthouse

Built in 1912, the Alderney Lighthouse, Alderney's most prominent landmark, is situated at the eastern end of the island at Quesnard Point and about 40 minutes' walk from town, or a 15-minute train ride from Braye Station.

The lighthouse was built in order to act as a guide to passing shipping and to warn vessels of the treacherous waters around the island. The lighthouse tower rises 32 metres and is painted white with a central black band to make it more visible to shipping during the hours of daylight. Its beam (4 white flashes every 15 seconds) carries across 23 sea miles.

The Alderney Lighthouse was automated in 1997 and is now monitored and controlled from the Trinity House Operational Control Centre at Harwich in Essex. The last lighthouse keeper left the lighthouse on 1 October 1997. The former keepers' dwellings adjoin the tower, as do the service rooms, and the station is surrounded by a white wall.

In 1998 the lighthouse opened its door to the public. The present warden organises conducted tours of the lighthouse throughout the summer. You will find the tour fascinating. The steep climb up to the top of the 32-metre high tower is somewhat exhausting and not suitable for anybody with a fear of heights, but well worth the effort of getting right up to the top.

Open for guided tours at weekends from end of May until the last Saturday in September, or by appointment for groups of 8 or more. (Children under 1 metre in height are not permitted to ascend the tower). 

There is a slight risk that tours may have to be cancelled due to essential engineering activity. However, any cancellations will be advertised in the window of the Visitor Information Centre, Victoria Street.

For opening times tel. +44 (0)1481 823077
or the Visitor Information Centre on +44 (0)1481 823737
Email: info@visitalderney.com

For more information about Trinity Lighthouse visit the official website