Lighthouses · South Wales
Chapel Rock Lighthouse
In or near Aust.
Chapel Rock Lighthouse — lighthouse in Gloucestershire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Chapel Rock Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of Gloucestershire, South Wales. Built or established in 1907, it dates from the modern period. Operated by Gloucester Harbour Trustees. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 3.9 km away. Postcode area NP16.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chapel Rock Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, South Wales. Established in 1907, it is operated by the Gloucester Harbour Trustees and is situated within the Severn Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and RAMSAR designation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6071, -2.6534
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Tidenham
- Postcode
- NP16 7HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Established
- 1907
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29472341 (CC0)
- commons: St Twrog's Chapel ruins on Chapel Rock - geograph.org.uk - 545622.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chapel Rock Lighthouse?
- Chapel Rock Lighthouse is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 7HR), in the parish of Tidenham.
- What is Chapel Rock Lighthouse?
- Chapel Rock Lighthouse — lighthouse in Gloucestershire, England.
- How do I get to Chapel Rock Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 7HR.
- When was Chapel Rock Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1907.
- Who runs Chapel Rock Lighthouse?
- Chapel Rock Lighthouse is operated by Gloucester Harbour Trustees.
- Is Chapel Rock Lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — Chapel Rock Lighthouse is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Chapel Rock Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Chapel Rock Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chapel Rock Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 7HR.