Spurn Lightship

Dive into Hull’s seafaring history on this fully restored, iconic vessel

The Spurn Lightship was a beacon of Hull’s waterways for almost 50 years. Built in 1927, it guided ships through the treacherous waters of the River Humber.

Now, thanks to a £30m restoration project, the Spurn Lightship returns once more to tell its story.

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

 

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.

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The history of Spurn Lightship

The history of Spurn Lightship

Restoring an icon

The restoration of Spurn Lightship is part of Hull Maritime, a transformational project led by Hull City Council and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Find out more about the history of this vessel, its restoration and the wider Hull Maritime project.

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Maritime Guided Tours

Explore Hull’s maritime heritage with these special guided tours. Tours are delivered by White Badge accredited volunteers every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Book free tickets for the guided tour

Opening hours

We're open Wednesday - Sunday.

11am-3pm

Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.

We're closed 1 November - 7 March.

 

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Spurn Lightship 
Hull Marina 
Hull 
HU1 2BX 

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01482 300 300

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