Drone footage reveals a stunning perspective of Leasowe Lighthouse, built in 1763 on the Wirral coast, near Hoylake.
Drone footage reveals a stunning perspective of Leasowe Lighthouse, built in 1763 on the Wirral coast, near Hoylake.

Merseyside Landmark: 1763 Leasowe Lighthouse Captured From New Angle
Leasowe Lighthouse is special because they built it in 1763 by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board. It is Britain’s oldest brick lighthouse, but it stopped working in 1908. Now, people can visit it; it opens twice a month between spring and fall.
This building has a Grade II listing and sits on Leasowe Common’s shore. It guided ships to Liverpool through the Rock Channel. Keepers lived there with their families on seven floors. They grew food and raised animals.
The Williams family were the last keepers, moving in during 1892. They had thirteen kids, some of whom helped with the lighthouse. The light went out for good in 1908. Now, a small visitor center resides there, with Craig Gretton’s drone footage, shot on February 25, showcasing the lighthouse and coast.
Leasowe Lighthouse is special because they built it in 1763 by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board. It is Britain’s oldest brick lighthouse, but it stopped working in 1908. Now, people can visit it; it opens twice a month between spring and fall.
This building has a Grade II listing and sits on Leasowe Common’s shore. It guided ships to Liverpool through the Rock Channel. Keepers lived there with their families on seven floors. They grew food and raised animals.
The Williams family were the last keepers, moving in during 1892. They had thirteen kids, some of whom helped with the lighthouse. The light went out for good in 1908. Now, a small visitor center resides there, with Craig Gretton’s drone footage, shot on February 25, showcasing the lighthouse and coast.