Natural landmarks · South Wales
Giant Tortoise
In or near Weston in Gordano.
Giant Tortoise — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Giant Tortoise is a other located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Giant Tortoise is located in South Wales. This species is notable for its impressive size and longevity, often living for over a century. It is a key example of the diverse wildlife that can be found in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4552, -2.7433
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Wraxall and Failand
- Postcode
- BS48 1PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell — 4 km
- Official site
- www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1039170120 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Giant Tortoise?
- Giant Tortoise is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS48 1PG), in the parish of Wraxall and Failand.
- What is Giant Tortoise?
- Giant Tortoise — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Giant Tortoise?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS48 1PG.
- Is Giant Tortoise a protected site?
- Yes — Giant Tortoise is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Giant Tortoise free to visit?
- Yes, Giant Tortoise is free to enter.
- How do I get to Giant Tortoise?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS48 1PG.