Trinity House National Lighthouse Centre

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Trinity House National Lighthouse Centre The Old Buoy Store Wharf Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 4BN Tel 01736 360077

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Text Toni Jackson

The Trinity House National Lighthouse Centre is a stunning exhibition of maritime safety. Opened in 1991 by the Duke of York, the museum has one of the finest collections of lighthouse equipment in the world.

With various pieces of equipment taken from famous lighthouses such as Eddystone, Bishop, Longships and Wolf Rock there is much to see and do. Visitors can operate the 100-year-old equipment, sound a foghorn or simply sit back and relax in the audiovisual theatre that details the history surrounding the first rock lighthouse.

There is also a reconstruction of a typical lighthouse living quarters, which helps to depict how life was for the keepers of these magnificent lighthouses. The centre is staffed on a voluntary basis by the old employees of the lighthouse, which adds a wealth of knowledge and nostalgia to the museum.

The Trinity House National Lighthouse Centre is an insightful and interesting day out for all the family.