HOOK LIGHTHOUSE
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Hook Lighthouse has been guarding the Maritime gate way to Irelands Ancient East for over 800 years.
It is the Oldest Intact Operational Lighthouse in the World.
It stands just over 35m tall with 2 Black bands on a White background being its day time marker and 1 flash every 3 second being its night time marker.
It is surrounded on three side by open seas, and on a clear day the Saltee islands and the Leinster Mountains are clearly visible.
Visit Us
Plan your Visit
Come and explore the fascinating history of the world’s oldest working lighthouse.
Book ToursHow to get here
Hook Lighthouse is located at the tip of the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford, Ireland.
Shop & cafe
The Visitor Centre, located in the former keepers houses, includes a first class gift shop and café and bakery.
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.
opening times and prices
Buy tickets in advance online. Group rates are available on Guided Tours depending on time of day, week and year, by pre-booking during office hours.
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.
Live Webcams
Our webcams are looking North towards Loftus Hall, West across Waterford Harbour estuary to Dunmore East and South into Tower Hole.