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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · East of England

Mulberry Harbour

In or near Southend-on-Sea.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Mulberry Harbour — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Part of the WWII Mulberry harbour which sank here - geograph.org.uk - 2524044

Nick Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Pier Head · 3.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Mulberry Harbour is a historic house located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Benfleet and Southend Marshes

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Mulberry Harbour is a historic structure located in South-East England. It is known for its role during World War II as a temporary harbour used for the D-Day landings. This innovative engineering feat was crucial for the Allied forces in establishing a foothold in Europe.

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

Coordinates
51.5079, 0.7661
Parish
Southend-on-Sea, unparished area
Postcode
SS3 9QR
Parliamentary constituency
Southend East and Rochford
Nearest railway station
Pier Head3.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mulberry Harbour?
Mulberry Harbour is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS3 9QR), in the parish of Southend-on-Sea, unparished area.
What is Mulberry Harbour?
Mulberry Harbour — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Mulberry Harbour?
The nearest railway station is Pier Head, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS3 9QR.
Is Mulberry Harbour a protected site?
Yes — Mulberry Harbour is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Benfleet and Southend Marshes Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Mulberry Harbour?
The nearest railway station is Pier Head, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS3 9QR.