Plan your visit

Step aboard the newly restored Spurn Lightship.

Entry aboard the Spurn Lightship is free. We advise booking in advance to avoid queues, especially at busy times. Walk‑up entry is available daily, but visitors without advance tickets may wait longer during peak periods.

Tickets to step aboard the Spurn Lightship are available to book now ahead of it reopening on Saturday 7 March 2026. 

Opening hours

7 March until 31 October 

Wednesday to Sunday - 11am – 3.00pm  

Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.

Seasonal closures

We are closed 1 November until 6 March. 

Facilities

Where to find us

You’ll find us in the marina in Hull’s Old Town.

Spurn Lightship 
Hull Marina 
Hull 
HU1 2BX

General enquiries: 01482 300 300

By bus

Hull bus station (Paragon Interchange) is a 30-minute walk away. 

Buses 1, 111, 13, 20 and 24 stop near Hull Marina and the Spurn Lightship. 

By train

Hull train station is also situated 30 minutes walk away at Paragon Interchange. 

With regular connections to York, Sheffield, Manchester and beyond. 

By car

Being at the centre of Hull, we’re easily accessible by car. 

You’ll find parking nearby on Wellington Street and Nelson Street. The Blackfriargate Car Park is also nearby. 

By bike

Cycling here? We have space to park your bike near Hull Marina

Check out Travel Hull’s cycle map for routes. 

Booking tickets

Entry aboard the Spurn Lightship is free. We advise booking in advance to avoid queues, especially at busy times. Walk‑up entry is available daily, but visitors without advance tickets may wait longer during peak periods.

Tickets to step aboard the Spurn Lightship are available to book now ahead of it reopening on Saturday 7 March 2026. 

Floor plan

Plan your visit by downloading the Spurn Lightship Floorplan

Accessibility

We want the Spurn Lightship to be accessible to all our visitors. That’s why we have extra info and resources available to help you plan your visit. Visit our dedicated access page to find out more.

Access and Info Guides

Food and drink

We don’t have our own café at the Spurn Lightship, but there are lots of places to eat and drink nearby.

Photography

You’re welcome to take photos for personal, non-commercial use when you visit. Be sure to share your snaps with us on social media: 

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