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The Great Britain Guide

Maritime museums · South East England

Landing Craft

In or near Hangleton.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Landing Craft — a maritime museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Shoreham Fire Station - geograph.org.uk - 3335100

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Southwick · 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Landing Craft is a maritime museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2026

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Official information

The Landing Craft, a military boat located on Holmbush Roundabout in Shoreham, has a storied history, having been involved in the Falklands War and featured in the film 'Saving Private Ryan'. Originally constructed in the 1960s, it served military purposes and is now a notable landmark, although it has fallen into disrepair over time.

Place summary

The Landing Craft is a maritime museum located in South-East England. It features a collection of landing craft used in various military operations. The museum provides insights into naval history and the role of these vessels in maritime warfare.

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

Coordinates
50.8417, -0.2487
County
West Sussex
District
Adur
Parish
Adur, unparished area
Postcode
BN43 6TB
Parliamentary constituency
East Worthing and Shoreham
Nearest railway station
Southwick1.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Landing Craft?
Landing Craft is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN43 6TB), in the parish of Adur, unparished area.
What is Landing Craft?
Landing Craft — a maritime museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Landing Craft?
The nearest railway station is Southwick, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN43 6TB.
How do I get to Landing Craft?
The nearest railway station is Southwick, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN43 6TB.