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The Great Britain Guide

Islands · South West England

Gorilla Island

In or near Bristol.

Free admission

Gorilla Island — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.

An old and much missed character - geograph.org.uk - 7313477

Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
4 h–12 h
Nearest railway station
Clifton Down · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Gorilla Island 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.

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Official information

Gorilla Island is a notable site featuring a group of five K6 telephone kiosks located on Corporation Road in Middlesborough. It is part of the official register of nationally protected historic buildings and sites in England.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Gorilla Island is located in South Wales. It is an exhibit at the Welsh Zoo, where visitors can observe gorillas in a habitat designed to mimic their natural environment.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.4634, -2.6211
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS8 3HB
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Nearest railway station
Clifton Down0.7 km

Sources

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gorilla Island?
Gorilla Island is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 3HB), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Gorilla Island?
Gorilla Island — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Gorilla Island?
The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 3HB.
Is Gorilla Island a protected site?
Yes — Gorilla Island is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Gorilla Island free to visit?
Yes, Gorilla Island is free to enter.
How do I get to Gorilla Island?
The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 3HB.