The UK’s oldest brick-built lighthouse

Abseil Events

Several abseil events are held per year at Leasowe Lighthouse.  Upcoming events are as follows:

2025

Saturday 26th April 2025

Saturday 14th June 2025

Saturday 20th September 2025

There are 50 places available at each abseiling event, with an opportunity to experience the spectacular view from the lamp room at the top of the lighthouse followed by the abseil from the balcony.

During the 60 minute adrenaline-fuelled adventure, you will:

  • receive a full safety briefing and abseil equipment hire on the day

  • climb the 130 steps up the spiral staircase to the top of the lighthouse 

  • enjoy the stunning views over Leasowe Bay and beyond from the lamp room at the top of the lighthouse 

  • lean back and begin your 100ft abseil down this historic Grade II listed building

  • receive a souvenir metal lapel badge

The physical abseiling is managed by Abseil UK who provide an experienced instructor and team to manage the abseiling and ensure the safety of all participants.

Abseil UK


Please see our Gallery for more photographs from abseil events.

For more information please download the abseil information sheet and the application form from the links below:

Abseil Information Sheet

Abseil application form 2025  


On the day

Please see the video and photos below to see how an abseil day at the lighthouse is run:

 

 

You will be kitted out by an experienced instructor on the ground floor

 

When you are ready, you will be escorted to the top of the lighthouse by one of the lighthouse volunteers

 

At your own pace you will abseil down

 

Friends and family can cheer you on from the bottom of the lighthouse

 

The lighthouse café will be open for the sale of hot and cold drinks and snacks.  Tours of the lighthouse are not available on abseil days.