Harbours & ports · South West England
Bristol Harbour
In or near Bristol.
Bristol Harbour — a harbour in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction · 0.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Bristol Harbour is a named harbour in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bristol Harbour is a significant harbour located in South Wales, within the unparished area of Bristol, City of. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological importance within the Severn Estuary. The harbour serves as a focal point for maritime activities and offers a range of waterfront amenities. Visitors can expect a blend of historical and contemporary features, reflecting the area's maritime heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4478, -2.6160
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS8 4YA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction — 0.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11886747 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bristol Harbour?
- Bristol Harbour is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 4YA), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Bristol Harbour?
- Bristol Harbour — a harbour in wales south.
- How do I get to Bristol Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 4YA.
- Is Bristol Harbour a protected site?
- Yes — Bristol Harbour is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bristol Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 4YA.