The Gibraltar Heritage Trust, in collaboration with the Department of the Environment and the Ministry for Heritage, is delighted to announce the opening of the Interpretation Centre at Europa Point, marking the first stage in an exciting new visitor experience that will soon include guided tours of Gibraltar's iconic Trinity House Lighthouse.

For the first time, visitors will have regular access to a dedicated space exploring Gibraltar's rich maritime heritage, the strategic importance of the Strait of Gibraltar, and the vital role the lighthouse has played in safeguarding shipping at the gateway to the Mediterranean.

The Centre will initially be open Monday to Wednesday from 9.00am to 1.00pm, welcoming residents and visitors throughout the morning. Opening hours will be extended as the full lighthouse tour programme is introduced over the summer. The space provides video displays with footage of Gibraltar’s marine environment, as well as information on the lighthouse and footage of its interior.

The space provides the space for school groups to learn about Gibraltar’s natural environment as part of the Department of the Environment’s outreach and school programme. Additionally, an information and interpretation office and souvenir space is offered for visitors and tourists to the area, promoting Gibraltar’s wider history and heritage.

A representative of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust said: "The opening of the Marine Interpretation Centre is an important milestone in making Europa Point an even richer cultural destination. It offers visitors the opportunity to discover Gibraltar's remarkable maritime story while providing a glimpse of the exciting lighthouse experience that will soon be available. We look forward to welcoming the public as this new attraction continues to grow over the coming months."

A representative for Wright Tech Ltd added: “At Wright Tech, we couldn’t be happier to have played a part in adding another layer to the growing Gibraltar Lighthouse experience. Working in partnership with the Gibraltar Heritage Trust on a project of such significance has been a genuine privilege, and we’re proud to contribute to bringing this remarkable site to both the people of Gibraltar and the many thousands of visitors who come to Europa Point each year. We’re excited not only by what has already been achieved, but by the potential this project has for the future and the positive impact it will have on the area for years to come.”

Minister for Heritage and Environment, the Hon Prof John Cortes, said:

"One of the key commitments in Gibraltar's Heritage Vision is to make our heritage more accessible, engaging and relevant. The opening of this Interpretation Centre is an excellent example of that ambition becoming a reality. I congratulate the Gibraltar Heritage Trust and its partners for delivering this first phase of what will become an important new heritage attraction at Europa Point, and I look forward to welcoming visitors as the project continues to grow."

The Gibraltar Heritage Trust is delivering the wider lighthouse project in partnership with Trinity House and Wright Tech Media Ltd, combining heritage, technology and storytelling to create a unique visitor experience at one of Gibraltar's most recognisable landmarks.

Further details of the guided lighthouse tours and extended opening hours will be announced in the coming weeks.