Anvil Point Lighthouse Info

Built from local stone, Anvil Point Lighthouse was completed in 1881 and opened by Neville Chamberlain’s father, then Minister of Transport. Anvil Point is sometimes referred to as Durlston Lighthouse.

The light is positioned to give a waypoint for vessels on passage along the English Channel coast. To the west, it gives a clear line from Portland Bill and to the east guides vessels away from the Christchurch Ledge and leads them into the Solent.

Lighthouse has a visitor centre.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Swanage Destination page or our regional Dorset Destination page.

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Anvil Point Lighthouse 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 8.7℃ to 9.2℃ with wind speed 13.1 m/sec (W)

Tuesday, Apr 16

Expect a temp in the range 8.4℃ to 9℃ with wind speed 12.2 m/sec (WNW)

Wednesday, Apr 17

Expect a temp in the range 6.6℃ to 7℃ with wind speed 6.7 m/sec (NW)

Thursday, Apr 18

Expect a temp in the range 4.4℃ to 6.2℃ with wind speed 8.1 m/sec (NNW)

Friday, Apr 19

Expect a temp in the range 7.4℃ to 8.7℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (WNW)

Saturday, Apr 20

Expect a temp in the range 6.9℃ to 9℃ with wind speed 4.8 m/sec (N)

Sunday, Apr 21

Expect a temp in the range 7.2℃ to 10℃ with wind speed 2 m/sec (ESE)

Our Swanage weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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Anvil Point Lighthouse

Getting to Anvil Point Lighthouse

Anvil Point Lighthouse 7 Day Weather Forecast

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