Historical Site
Cape Coast, Central Region
Fort Williams (Lighthouse)
About this attraction
Fort William sits on Dawson's Hill in Cape Coast. Built in April 1820 by the English Governor Hope Smith on the site of a former signalling lookout post, it was originally named Smith's Tower. Before 1838 it was converted into a lighthouse and renamed Fort William. It remains an iconic landmark offering elevated views over Cape Coast town, the castle, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Opening Hours
friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Good to know
- Type
- Historical Site
- Entry
- ₵5.00 – ₵9.00
- Family
- Child pricing available
- Open
- 7 days listed
Book This Experience
₵9.00Build a day-by-day trip. Nothing is charged.
Entry Fees
Adult
₵9.00
Child
₵5.00
Location
Dawson's Hill, Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Central Region
Where you'll find it
Dawson's Hill, Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region
