Natural landmarks · South Wales
Barracks Visitor Centre
In or near Lavernock.
Barracks Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Adrian Dust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weston-super-Mare · 9.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Barracks Visitor Centre is a natural landmark located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Steep Holm SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Barracks Visitor Centre is located in South Wales. It serves as a gateway to explore the surrounding natural landscape, providing information and resources for visitors.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3393, -3.1084
- Nearest railway station
- Weston-super-Mare — 9.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/147245848 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barracks Visitor Centre?
- Barracks Visitor Centre is in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Barracks Visitor Centre?
- Barracks Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barracks Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Weston-super-Mare, about 9.5 km away. Its coordinates are 51.3393°, -3.1084°.
- Is Barracks Visitor Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Barracks Visitor Centre is part of the Steep Holm SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Barracks Visitor Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Barracks Visitor Centre is free to enter.