thrillophilia-logo
INR
login
Smeaton's Tower Overview

Smeaton’s Tower is the focal point of Plymouth How, which was initially erected on the Eddystone reef in 1759. Two-thirds of this building was later relocated to its current location, Plymouth Hoe. This 72 feet high Tower provides spectacular, elevated views of Plymouth Sound and the city from its lantern room. The lighthouse has been restored to its former splendour, including the famous light room.

Smeaton’s Tower is a focal point on Plymouth’s Hoe which is now recognised as one of the most renowned landmarks in Plymouth. This place that now stands strong was originally constructed in 1759 on the Eddystone reef but was demolished because of sea erosion. Now the two thirds of the original Tower is at its current location at Hoe. From its lantern room, which has been painstakingly restored to its former glory alongwith the rest of the building, 

Smeaton's Tower, now 72 feet high, offers breath taking views of Plymouth Sound and the city. The design of Smeaton’s Tower was deemed to be revolutionary and is known to form the blueprint of some of the most famous future lighthouses across the world. The. Best experience at this Tower is the views n he that it offers from its lantern room. This room also, along with the rest of the lighthouse has been carefully restored to its original glory and ios now one of the most loved places to visit in Plymouth.

Also Checkout: Things To Do In Oxford

Highlights

• Smeaton’s Tower hoarded the Eddystone cliffs for 123 years before being replaced by the current Douglas lighthouse after which the tower was torn down and rebuilt on Plymouth How in 1882
• The design of this place is revolutionary and offers amazing vies of the city
• The Seaton’s Tower was initially built between 1756 and 1759 at the Eddystone cliffs, 14 miles south of Plymouth

Read More
Day Wise Timings
Open Today
mo
Normal Timings:
Closed!
tu
Normal Timings:
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
we
Normal Timings:
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
th
Normal Timings:
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
fr
Normal Timings:
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
sa
Normal Timings:
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
su
Normal Timings:
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Tourism Board Alliances

Why Choose Thrillophilia