Eating & shopping

Mrs Knott’s tea-room

Relax and unwind at Mrs Knott's tea-room at South Foreland Lighthouse © David Lewing

Unwind after an walk with a cup of tea and slice of cake

Discover the charm of the new tea-room at South Foreland Lighthouse. With freshly pressed linen and bone china cups, you're sure to remember your visit. If the lighthouse is open, the tea-room is too, so why not indulge in a little something?

What's cooking?

Time for tea © David Lewing

From home-made soups to fresh scones, the tearoom has the sights and smells of a bygone era.

See if you can resist the Victoria sponge or a traditional fruitcake.

Unique gifts and souvenirs © David Lewing

Unique gifts and souvenirs

Gifts galore

We offer a fantastic range of souvenirs and treats in our gift shop. Have a look at our unique range of gift ideas.

Inspired by the tour? Find out more about lighthouse history from our unique book shop and if you fancy an ice cream, why don’t you enjoy one of ours, while you look out at the spectacular view.