Canal locks · South West England
Brunel's South Entrance Lock
In or near Bristol.
Brunel's South Entrance Lock — architectural structure in City of Bristol, South West England, England, UK.
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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.
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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
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
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 6SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Phone
- +44 117 925 0505
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17552820 (CC0)
- commons: Southern exit from Cumberland Basin (geograph 5528870).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.