Smeaton’s Tower Lighthouse
A centrepiece on Plymouth’s Hoe, Smeaton’s Tower is one of the South West’s most well-known landmarks. In use from 1759 to 1877, it was largely dismantled and rebuilt on Plymouth Hoe in Plymouth, Devon, where it now stands as a memorial to its designer, John Smeaton, a celebrated civil engineer.
Climb the 93 steps to the top for panoramic views of Plymouth Sound, the city and beyond. Look at the horizon on a clear day and spot the current Eddystone lighthouse. Get an insight into what life was like for the keepers who once lived in the lighthouse when it stood on the notorious Eddystone Reef, 14 miles out to sea.
Admission & prices
Smeaton's Tower is open from 1 April-1 November 2026.
Standard opening hours are 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays until Sunday 27 September 2026.
In October, the lighthouse will be open on weekends and for half term (27 October-1 November 2026).
Adults £8 on the door/£7 with advance online booking
Children 5-17 (under 5s go free) £4 on the door/£3.50 with advance online booking
Family & Friends (up to 2 adults and 3 children) £19 on the door /£17 with advance online booking
Additional child (on group ticket) £2
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Information
Due to its age and layout, we regret that disabled access to Smeaton’s Tower is very limited. For your safety we ask visitors to note that there are 93 steps to the top, steep ladders and low ceilings and small openings.
Smeaton's Tower
The Hoe
Plymouth
PL1 2JU
T: 01752 304774
E: TheBoxEnquiries@plymouth.gov.uk
Smeaton's Tower
The Hoe
Plymouth, DEVON PL1 2JU
