Viewpoints · East of England
Quantum Tunneling Telescope
In or near South Cove.
Quantum Tunneling Telescope is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
David P Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh · 6.2 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Quantum Tunneling Telescope is a named viewpoint in Suffolk, East of England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency. Postcode area IP18.
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Official information
The Quantum Tunneling Telescope is a unique optical device located on Southwold pier, designed to enhance the viewing experience of the sea by incorporating models and sound effects. Developed in the 1960s, it utilizes advanced optics to create an engaging virtual reality experience for visitors.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Quantum Tunneling Telescope is a viewpoint located in Southwold, Suffolk, within the East of England. It is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), specifically the Suffolk Coast & Heaths. This site offers expansive views of the surrounding coastal landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3302, 1.6876
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Southwold
- Postcode
- IP18 6BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh — 6.2 km
- Official site
- www.timhunkin.com
Sources
- osm: n1282704962 (ODbL)
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- Where is Quantum Tunneling Telescope?
- Quantum Tunneling Telescope is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP18 6BN), in the parish of Southwold.
- What is Quantum Tunneling Telescope?
- Quantum Tunneling Telescope is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Quantum Tunneling Telescope?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP18 6BN.
- Is Quantum Tunneling Telescope a protected site?
- Yes — Quantum Tunneling Telescope is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Quantum Tunneling Telescope free to visit?
- Yes, Quantum Tunneling Telescope is free to enter.
- How do I get to Quantum Tunneling Telescope?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP18 6BN.