The red-and-white Jamestown Lighthouse rises above low buildings in the surrounding quarter. — PHOTO“Jamestown Lighthouse, Accra.jpg” by Kwabenabaop · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP for this site.

AFRICA ACCRA · GHANA

Jamestown lighthouse quarter

Walk the public streets of Accra’s old coastal quarter, with the lighthouse, fishing harbour and long-standing neighbourho…

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What to expect

Jamestown and nearby Usshertown are among Accra’s older coastal quarters. The Ghana Tourism Authority points visitors to the Jamestown Lighthouse and fishing community, with historic architecture along the waterfront. This listing covers the neighbourhood’s public streets and exterior views; a lighthouse climb or access to a fort interior is a separate visit with its own rules.

Free street walk

Before you go

Entry and costs

Walking public streets is free. The tourism authority does not publish current public hours or a ticket price for entering the lighthouse or nearby fort interiors; confirm those details locally before planning an indoor visit.

Visitor notes

Treat the lighthouse as an exterior landmark unless current access is confirmed. This is a lived-in community: keep to public routes, be considerate of residents and ask before taking close-up photographs of people or private spaces.

Opening hours

Date-specific hours are not available for this place. Check the official page for the day you plan to visit.

Good for

HistoryNeighbourhood walksFree day out

Official sourceGhana Tourism Authority — Greater Accra and Jamestown

Checked 1 November 2026. Hours, entry rules and access can change; check this page again before you visit.

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