International Lighthouse & Lightship Heritage Weekend 2022

Come aboard historic lightvessel LV21 for this annual event, celebrating the maritime heritage of lighthouses and lightvessels and connecting amateur radio operators across the globe. Explore the decks, find out more about the history of lighthouses and lightships, and learn the morse code alphabet while listening to our resident radio operator Colin transmit dots and dashes live in the radio room.

Drop-in craft activity

Design and make your very own paper lighthouse or lightship lantern tower to take home.
All materials provided.

Please note: To keep our crew and visitors safe, we continue to limit the number of visitors aboard LV21 and at busy times may have to ask you to wait before entering the ship. Opening times may vary depending on tidal conditions.

For further information about other lighthouses and lightships participating in this year’s event please check out the websites of Association of Lighthouse Keepers and ILLW