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Canal locks · South West England

Brunel's South Entrance Lock

In or near Bristol.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Brunel's South Entrance Lock — architectural structure in City of Bristol, South West England, England, UK.

Brunel's South Entrance Lock, canal locks in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Butterfly Junction · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Brunel's South Entrance Lock is a place of interest in South Wales. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bristol Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area BS1.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Brunel's South Entrance Lock is a Grade II* listed lock located in South Wales, within the unparished area of Bristol (postcode BS1). It is part of the Severn Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

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Coordinates
51.4484, -2.6235
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS1 6SE
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Phone
+44 117 925 0505
Nearest railway station
Butterfly Junction0.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brunel's South Entrance Lock?
Brunel's South Entrance Lock is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 6SE), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Brunel's South Entrance Lock?
Brunel's South Entrance Lock — architectural structure in City of Bristol, South West England, England, UK.
How do I get to Brunel's South Entrance Lock?
The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 6SE.
Is Brunel's South Entrance Lock a listed building?
Brunel's South Entrance Lock is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Brunel's South Entrance Lock a protected site?
Yes — Brunel's South Entrance Lock is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Brunel's South Entrance Lock free to visit?
Yes, Brunel's South Entrance Lock is free to enter.
How do I get to Brunel's South Entrance Lock?
The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 6SE.