Natural landmarks · East of England
Lightship LV18
In or near Little Oakley.
Lightship LV18 — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harwich Town · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lightship LV18 is a other located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2025
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Official information
The LV18 is a historic lightvessel located in Harwich, serving as a preserved example of maritime heritage. Visitors can explore the ship, which hosts various events and exhibitions, and learn about its history and restoration efforts.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lightship LV18 is located in the East of England, specifically at postcode CO12. This historic lightship is notable for its role in maritime navigation and is a significant example of its type.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9485, 1.2866
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Harwich
- Postcode
- CO12 3HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Phone
- 07446 171 320
- Nearest railway station
- Harwich Town — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–4pm; closed November to March except for pre-arranged visits
- Official site
- www.lv18.org
Sources
- osm: way/598077024 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lightship LV18?
- Lightship LV18 is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO12 3HH), in the parish of Harwich.
- What is Lightship LV18?
- Lightship LV18 — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lightship LV18?
- The nearest railway station is Harwich Town, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO12 3HH.
- Is Lightship LV18 a protected site?
- Yes — Lightship LV18 is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Lightship LV18 free to visit?
- Yes, Lightship LV18 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lightship LV18?
- The nearest railway station is Harwich Town, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO12 3HH.