Hook Lighthouse

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Explore the oldest intact operational lighthouse in the world. Voted one of Ireland’s favourite attractions, Hook Lighthouse in Wexford is truly one of a kind.

Purpose built 800 years ago by Knight William Marshal, take a step back in time and enjoy a guided tour hearing tales of medieval times and life as a light keeper.

Take in the spectacular view from the balcony with miles of sea rolling out before you. Enjoy the visitor centre with gift shop, exhibits and café. Guided tours are on offer 7 days a week sharing with visitors one of the greatest experiences on Ireland’s Ancient East.

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Plan your Visit

Come and explore the fascinating history of the world’s oldest working lighthouse.

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How to get here

Hook Lighthouse is located at the tip of the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford, Ireland.

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Shop & cafe

The Visitor Centre, located in the former keepers houses, includes a first class gift shop and café and bakery.

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Ireland's ancient east

Featuring in many travel itineraries, Hook Lighthouse is one of the landmark sites on Ireland’s Ancient East. Encompassing 17 counties and 5,000 years of history.

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opening times and prices

Buy tickets in advance online. Group rates are available on Guided Tours and Café depending on time of day, week and year, by pre-booking during office hours.

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Environment

The Hook Lighthouse Visitor Experience is committed to the ethos of sustainable tourism and we strive to reduce any negative impact on the environment or local culture.

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Live Webcams

Our webcams are looking North towards Loftus Hall, West across Waterford Harbour estuary to Dunmore East and South into Tower Hole.

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Family Fun Day Out

Art workshops with Rose is temporarily suspended. Rose is in residence daily and her art is still available to peruse and buy.

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Sunrise Tour Experience

Explore the oldest original operating lighthouse in the world as you take a Sunrise Tour Experience and enjoy one of the greatest journeys throu...

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Sunset Tour

We are delighted to offer a variety of private group experiences at Hook Lighthouse – the oldest original operational lighthouse in the world.

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Seafood Banquet Tour Experience

Discover the fascinating insights and stories of times gone by with some help from historical characters along the way. Climb the 115 well-worn ...

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Fish & Chip Supper Tour Experience

Discover the fascinating insights and stories of times gone by with some help from historical characters along the way. Climb the 115 well-worn ...

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Tours

Guided tours take you through the lighthouse with fascinating insights, stories and facts of this unique medieval building.

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Recent Reviews

What Our Guests Had To Say

Certificate of Excellence Based on “1770” reviews

Myself and my wife did the tour of Hook Lighthouse when we were staying in New Ross. We had Claire as our tour guide. Claire was very friendly and welcoming from the start and was very informative about all the history of the lighthouse and answered any questions we had with great detail and patience, thanks Claire.She has a passion for her job.
She made our tour very interesting and enjoyable. I would highly recommend a visit to Hook Lighthouse.

Keith Mccabe. Written January 31, 2023

Fab place to visit. Didn’t do the lighthouse tower (young son with us) but went for a walk around had fantastic food which was very well priced. Nice little gift shop not too much on sale which is good. Staff were very friendly and helpfull. Spotless place inside and out. Could have spent alday there. Weather was fab for January too.

Geraldine Massey. Written January 28, 2023

A really love way to spend a few hours!! Stunning scenery and the little cafe is wonderful, perfect views while eating really delicious food! Seafood Chowder was the best I’ve ever had!.

Sinead Kennedy. Written January 24, 2023