Caves · South West England
Ghyston's Cave
Also known as: St Vincent's Cave;Giant's Cave
In or near Bristol.
Ghyston's Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ghyston's Cave is a named cave entrance in South Wales. The site is part of the LEIGH WOODS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Bristol Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area BS8.
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Official information
Clifton Suspension Bridge is a historic engineering marvel designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, spanning the Avon Gorge in Bristol. Visitors can explore the bridge and its museum, which features displays on its construction and maintenance. The site also offers guided tours and events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Gorge SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LEIGH WOODS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ghyston's Cave, located in South Wales within the unparished area of Bristol (postcode BS8), is also known as St Vincent's Cave or Giant's Cave. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within both the Avon Gorge and Severn Estuary, and is part of the Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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- Coordinates
- 51.4564, -2.6272
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS8 3NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Phone
- +44 1179 744664
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
Sources
- osm: n1139537705 (ODbL)
- commons: Stvincentscave.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ghyston's Cave?
- Ghyston's Cave is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 3NA), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Ghyston's Cave?
- Ghyston's Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ghyston's Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 3NA.
- Is Ghyston's Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Ghyston's Cave is part of the Avon Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ghyston's Cave free to visit?
- Yes, Ghyston's Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ghyston's Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 3NA.