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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

Lizard Wireless Station

In or near Cadgwith.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Lizard Wireless Station — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Lizard Point Lighthouse from across Housel Bay - geograph.org.uk - 483689

Tim Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Lizard Wireless Station is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Caerthillian to Kennack SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: THE LIZARD
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Lizard Wireless Station is a museum located in South-West England. It is notable for its role in early wireless communication, reflecting the development of maritime radio. The site is part of the UK's telecommunications heritage.

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

Coordinates
49.9635, -5.1919
District
Cornwall
Parish
Landewednack
Postcode
TR12 7AP
Parliamentary constituency
St Ives
Opening
Apr-Oct: Mo-Th 12:00-15:00

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lizard Wireless Station?
Lizard Wireless Station is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR12 7AP), in the parish of Landewednack.
What is Lizard Wireless Station?
Lizard Wireless Station — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Lizard Wireless Station?
Drivers can use postcode TR12 7AP.
Is Lizard Wireless Station a protected site?
Yes — Lizard Wireless Station is part of the Caerthillian to Kennack SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the THE LIZARD National Nature Reserve.
Is Lizard Wireless Station free to visit?
Yes, Lizard Wireless Station is free to enter.
How do I get to Lizard Wireless Station?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TR12 7AP. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.