Climb 144 steps to the top of a working lighthouse for breathtaking coastal views, then explore local history exhibits and relax in a tranquil garden.

Withernsea Lighthouse Museum offers visitors a unique combination of adventure and heritage exploration. The main attraction is the climb to the top of the lighthouse, where 144 steps lead to panoramic views of the Holderness coastline. On clear days, visitors can even spot the Humber Bridge stretching across the horizon, making it an unforgettable experience for all ages. Beyond the climb, the museum features fascinating exhibits on local history, RNLI and Coastguard heritage, and Withernsea's wartime past. There's also a special exhibition dedicated to Kay Kendall, the glamorous film star who was born nearby. After exploring, visitors can unwind in the tranquil garden with refreshments available from the on-site Lighthouse Cafe. The venue is family-friendly with affordable admission charges, including free entry for children under 5 and discounted family tickets. It operates seasonally, opening weekends from late March through October, with extended daily hours throughout the summer months. Suitable for families with children of all ages, the lighthouse combines physical activity, learning, and relaxation in a charming coastal setting.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Tony “The old Seadog” Haley

2 months ago

Great visitor attraction. Lovely view for those whom dare to climb the stairs, nice cafe.

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carl seward

2 months ago

Superb attraction and well worth visiting if in the area. A little hairy going up if you dont have a head for heights but well worth the effort to get to the top. Interesting museum next to the lighthouse and a lovely garden/tea room. Glad i made the visit.

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Mike “MikeyD” Darbo

2 months ago

Fantastic Museum with friendly informative staff. The spiral walk is worth the effort as, on a clear day, the view over the Humber Estuary is amazing.

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Hazel

3 months ago

Staff are very kind, friendly and helpful. We climbed the 144 steps to the top to see the beautiful views, there's a museum situated downstairs and a shop. The cafe is out the back with very nice gardens. I would recommend this to anyone as it's well worth a visit, we had a great day.

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Elisa Winstanley

11 months ago

A worthy museum to visit! For a fee of £5, you can climb the 100+ steps to the top of the lighthouse! There’s some fantastic views at the top once you’ve climbed the final set of steep steps! There’s a very informative museum on the ground floor, plus a cafe offering tea, cakes, scones and very reasonably priced. The museum, gardens, and cafe is dog friendly, but climbing to the top of the lighthouse isn’t. Just be aware. There’s no parking at the museum, but you can park further down the road by the sports ground for free.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026