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POSTPONED: Midsummer Beacon Lighting
**Midsummer Beacon Lighting POSTPONED – Now Taking Place Monday 22nd June**
With strong winds and rain forecast for Friday evening, we’ve taken the decision to postpone our Midsummer Beacon Lighting event until Monday 22nd June when the forecast is looking much more promising. All other details and times remain unchanged. We look forward to welcoming you to Sancreed Beacon for a safe and memorable Midsummer celebration.
We will once again be lighting up Sancreed Beacon to celebrate Midsummer, and warmly invite you to join us.
Locations:
Lighting: Sancreed Beacon, Sancreed, Penzance, TR20 8QT – What3Words: ///operating.gear.polishing
Parking: Parking will be signposted on the night with stewards on hand to guide and help
Price: FREE
Those who have attended our previous beacon lightings at Sancreed will know what a truly spectacular sight it is to behold, and for those who have never been to an event like this before, we can promise an evening you’ll never forget – it’s a tradition not to be missed!
Sancreed Beacon was historically part of a chain of fires that could quickly send alerts around the country, for example, when the Spanish Armada was spotted in 1588. In more peaceful times, the beacon has been set ablaze for national celebrations. In 1902 and 1911, for example, a local farmer reported burning “300 faggots of furze” (bundles of gorse) to mark the coronations of Edward VII and George V.
The beacon lighting is open to everyone and free to attend. Booking is not required.
Pasties and refreshments will be on sale from 7.30pm. The beacon will be lit at 8.30pm.
Accessibility and Important Information
- The route to the beacon follows uneven ground and includes a short climb
- Please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather conditions
- Bringing a torch is recommended
