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Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber

Garfish

Also known as: Cornbig (pysgodyn)

In or near Kingston upon Hull.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Garfish is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.

Garfish, heritage railway stations in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Hull Paragon Interchange · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Garfish is a place of interest in Yorkshire. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area HU1.

Photo gallery

Official information

Humber Street Gallery is a contemporary art space located in Hull's Fruit Market. It features various exhibitions and events, allowing visitors to explore bold ideas and engage with the arts. The gallery also includes a café and a rooftop terrace for relaxation.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The garfish (Belone belone), also known as the garpike, needlefish or sea needle, is a pelagic, oceanodromous needlefish found in brackish and marine waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Black, and Baltic Seas.

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Background

Description

]] The garfish is a long and slender fish with a laterally compressed body, and grows to about 50 to in length. The jaws are elongated and armed with sharp teeth. The pectoral, dorsal, and anal fins are situated well back on the body and the latter two are similar in appearance. Positioning the fins so far back gives greater flexibility to the body. The lateral line is set low on the flanks. The colour of the body is bluish green with a silvery grey belly and the bones are green. Garfish are pelagic fish which live close to the water surface. They eat small fish and have a migratory pattern similar to that of the mackerel, arriving a short time before the latter to spawn. Their association…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
53.7388, -0.3334
Parish
Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area
Postcode
HU1 1XD
Parliamentary constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
Nearest railway station
Hull Paragon Interchange1.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Garfish?
Garfish is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU1 1XD), in the parish of Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area.
What is Garfish?
Garfish is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Garfish?
The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU1 1XD.
Is Garfish a protected site?
Yes — Garfish is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
Is Garfish free to visit?
Yes, Garfish is free to enter.
How do I get to Garfish?
The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU1 1XD.