Historic houses · South Wales
Radar Platform
In or near Lavernock.
Radar Platform — a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth · 7.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Radar Platform is a historic house located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Radar Platform is a historic site located in South Wales. It is notable for its role in military history, having been used during the Second World War. The platform's significance lies in its technological advancements in radar systems during that era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3780, -3.1203
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/281435333 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Radar Platform?
- Radar Platform is in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Radar Platform?
- Radar Platform — a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Radar Platform?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 7.5 km away. Its coordinates are 51.3780°, -3.1203°.
- Is Radar Platform a protected site?
- Yes — Radar Platform is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Radar Platform?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 7.5 km away.