Natural landmarks · South East England
Calshot Spit Lightship
In or near Southampton.
Calshot Spit Lightship — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Hugh Venables — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woolston · 1.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Calshot Spit Lightship is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Solent Sky Museum showcases the history of aviation in the Solent region, featuring iconic aircraft such as the Spitfire and various flying boats. Visitors can explore exhibits related to the Hampshire Police & Fire Heritage Trust and enjoy a range of model railway layouts during special events.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: New Forest
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Calshot Spit Lightship is located in South-East England. This historic vessel serves as a navigational aid and is notable for its role in maritime safety.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8980, -1.3927
- District
- Southampton
- Parish
- Southampton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO14 3FR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southampton Itchen
- Phone
- +44 2380 635 830
- Nearest railway station
- Woolston — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Mon-Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 12pm–5pm; last entry 4pm
- Official site
- www.solentsky.org
Sources
- osm: way/1178429650 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Solent Sky
Museums · 0.0 km
Central Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Harbour Lights Picturehouse
Theatres · 0.3 km
Cineworld Cinema Southampton
Theatres · 0.3 km
Port of Southampton
Marinas · 0.3 km
The Grapes Public House
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
Harbour Lights Picturehouse
Cinemas · 0.4 km
Ocean Village
Marinas · 0.4 km
Mjr. Gen. Charles Gordon Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
The Globe Public House
Historic pubs · 0.5 km
Itchen Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
St. Mary's Church, Southampton
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Museums · South East England
Solent Sky
Solent Sky — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Central Bridge
Central Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Harbour Lights Picturehouse
Harbour Lights Picturehouse in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Cineworld Cinema Southampton
Cineworld Cinema Southampton in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Marinas · South East England
Port of Southampton
Port of Southampton — a marina in england south east.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Grapes Public House
The Grapes Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Calshot Spit Lightship
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Leonardo Royal Hotel
Leonardo Royal Hotel — a hotel in england south east. 4-star. Brand: Leonardo Royal Hotel.
📷 7
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Elizabeth House Hotel
Elizabeth House Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Sunnydale Farm Touring Park
Sunnydale Farm Touring Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5B&Bs · South East England
The Regent Guest House
The Regent Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Drapers Copse
Drapers Copse — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Grapes Public House
The Grapes Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Globe Public House
The Globe Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Joiners
The Joiners in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Star Hotel
Star Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Old Farmhouse Public House
Old Farmhouse Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
More natural landmarks in this region
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Queen Victoria Statue
Queen Victoria Statue — Public artwork (statue) by Victor Ferdinand Franz Eugen Gustaf Adolf Constantin Friedrich of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Silent Pool
Silent Pool — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Thomas & Jane Holloway Statue
Thomas & Jane Holloway Statue — Public artwork (statue) by Victor Ferdinand Franz Eugen Gustaf Adolf Constantin Friedrich of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Polesden Lacey
Polesden Lacey — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calshot Spit Lightship?
- Calshot Spit Lightship is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO14 3FR), in the parish of Southampton, unparished area.
- What is Calshot Spit Lightship?
- Calshot Spit Lightship — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Calshot Spit Lightship?
- The nearest railway station is Woolston, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO14 3FR.
- Is Calshot Spit Lightship a protected site?
- Yes — Calshot Spit Lightship is part of the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the New Forest Ramsar wetland.
- Is Calshot Spit Lightship free to visit?
- Yes, Calshot Spit Lightship is free to enter.
- How do I get to Calshot Spit Lightship?
- The nearest railway station is Woolston, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO14 3FR.