Lighthouses · South Wales
East Usk Lighthouse
In or near Newport.
East Usk Lighthouse — lighthouse in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
East Usk Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of South Wales. Built or established in 1893, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Newport East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newport, about 5.9 km away. Postcode area NP18.
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Official information
Newport Wetlands is a nature reserve featuring diverse habitats such as reedbeds, lagoons, and mudflats, attracting various bird species and wildlife. Visitors can explore the reserve, enjoy the RSPB Visitor Centre, and participate in family-friendly activities. The site also offers insights into the area's historical significance and its ecological importance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
East Usk Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in Nash, South Wales. Established in 1893, it is part of the Severn Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 51.5400, -2.9670
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Nash
- Postcode
- NP18 2YH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Phone
- 01633 636363
- Established
- 1893
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 5.9 km
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26197294 (CC0)
- wikipedia: East Usk Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: East Usk Lighthouse 2012-02-12.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Usk Lighthouse?
- East Usk Lighthouse is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18 2YH), in the parish of Nash.
- What is East Usk Lighthouse?
- East Usk Lighthouse — lighthouse in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Usk Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18 2YH.
- When was East Usk Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1893.
- Is East Usk Lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — East Usk Lighthouse is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is East Usk Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, East Usk Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Usk Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18 2YH.