North Foreland (2)
1691 (height increased in 1793). Station established 1636. Active; focal plane 57 m (187 ft); five white flashes every 20 s. 26 m (85 ft) octagonal cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, painted white, attached to two 2-story keeper's houses. A closeup photo is available, Trabas has a good photo, Werning has a photo, Huelse has a historic postcard view, Marinas.com has aerial photos, and Google has a satellite view. This historic lighthouse marks the beginning of the approach to the Thames estuary and the port of London. The tower was privately built and privately maintained until it was purchased by Trinity House in 1832. It was the last manned lighthouse in Britain, finally automated in November 1998. Located at the northeastern corner of Kent, on North Foreland Road 2 km (1.2 mi) north of Broadstairs. Site open; tower was formerly open, but is apparently now closed. Operator: Trinity House. ARLHS ENG-087; Admiralty A0966; NGA 1364.

Southwold
1890. Active; focal plane 37 m (122 ft); four flashes every 20 s, white or red depending on direction. 31 m (102 ft) round brick tower with lantern and gallery, painted white, attached to 2-story keeper's house. James Maggs's photo is at the top of this page, the Southwold Museum has a page on the lighthouse, Marinas.com has aerial photos, and Google has a satellite view. Located in the center of the seaside resort town of Southwold, about 15 km (9 mi) south of Lowestoft. Site open, tower open to guided tours on weekends, Wednesdays, and bank holidays April thorugh October. Operator: Trinity House. Site manager: Southwold Millennium Trust. ARLHS ENG-135; Admiralty A2272; NGA 1588.

Lowestoft (High) (4)
1874. Active; focal plane 37 m (121 ft); white flash every 15 s. 16 m (52 ft) round brick tower with lantern and gallery, painted white, attached to 2-story keeper's house. Ian Davey's photo is at right, a good closeup is available, Marinas.com has aerial photos, and Google has a satellite view. The former low light was discontinued and demolished in 1923. The lighthouse marks Lowestoft Ness, the easternmost point of the British Isles. It overlooks Sparrow's Nest Park and the Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Museum, which sometimes conducts walking tours that include a visit to the light station. Located on Yarmouth Road (A12), on a bluff about 1.5 km (1 mi) north of the Lowestoft harbor entrance. On-street parking available. Site open, tower closed. Operator: Trinity House. ARLHS ENG-072; Admiralty A2280; NGA 1620.