Towns & cities · South West England
Sharpness
Sharpness — village in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sharpness, the nearest railway station is Lydney, which is 3.5 km away. Entry to the area is free.
About
Sharpness is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: GL13. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Gloucestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7220°, -2.4810°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Sharpness ( sharp-NESS) is a port in the civil parish of Hinton, in the Stroud district, in Gloucestershire, England, one of the most inland in Britain, and eighth largest in the South West England region. It is on the River Severn at grid reference SO669027, at a point where the tidal range, though less than at Avonmouth downstream (14 metres (46 ft) typical spring tide), is still large (10 metres (33 ft) typical spring). There is a small community of approximately 100 residents directly adjacent to the port, in addition to the subvillage of Newtown approximately 0.5 miles to the south-east. Four miles to the south lies the small town of Berkeley.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7220, -2.4810
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Hinton
- Postcode
- GL13
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1241160 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sharpness, Gloucestershire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 070605 uk glos sharpness.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
TS Vindicatrix
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Gloucester and Sharpness Canal
Canals · 1.3 km
Naas House
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Purton Hulks
Museums · 2.2 km
Coal Arch
Public art & sculpture · 2.2 km
The Final Resting Place
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
Berkeley Pill Front light
Lighthouses · 2.5 km
Little Avon River
Museums · 2.6 km
Berkeley Pill Rear light
Lighthouses · 2.7 km
Wanswell Court Farmhouse
Farms (open to visitors) · 2.7 km
Purton
Villages · 2.8 km
Sharpness is a village in Gloucestershire, located in the West Midlands region of England. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Administrative county
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- Stroud
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Sharpness
91 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Sharpness →
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The Yew Tree (Public House)
The Yew Tree (Public House) in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
King's Head Hotel
King's Head Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Berkeley Arms, Purton
Berkeley Arms, Purton in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South West England
Berkeley Cinema
Berkeley Cinema in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Salutation Inn
The Salutation Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle — castle in the town of Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Follies · South West England
Berkeley Heath Toll House
Berkeley Heath Toll House — Folly or eyecatcher.
📷 3📷 3Lighthouses · South West England
Berkeley Pill Front light
Berkeley Pill Front light — navigation light on the Severn.
📷 3Lighthouses · South West England
Berkeley Pill Rear light
Berkeley Pill Rear light — navigation light on the Severn.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Lydney, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Drakes House
Drakes House — house in Awre, Forest of Dean, England, UK.
📷 5Canals · South West England
Gloucester and Sharpness Canal
Gloucester and Sharpness Canal — canal in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Hagloe House
Hagloe House — house in Awre, Forest of Dean, England, UK.
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📷 3Theatres · South West England
Living Wetland Theatre
Living Wetland Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Canals · South West England
Lydney Canal
Lydney Canal — Disused canal in Gloucestershire, England.
📷 5📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Naas House
Naas House — house in Lydney, Forest of Dean, England, UK.
📷 3Chapels · South West England
Union Chapel With Railings
Union Chapel With Railings — chapel in Berkeley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Geese of the World
Geese of the World — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Back from the Brink
Back from the Brink — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Otter Pool
Otter Pool — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Puddleduck Corner
Puddleduck Corner — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
TS Vindicatrix
TS Vindicatrix — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Canals · South West England
Gloucester and Sharpness Canal
Gloucester and Sharpness Canal — canal in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Naas House
Naas House — house in Lydney, Forest of Dean, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Purton Hulks
Purton Hulks — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Coal Arch
Coal Arch — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Final Resting Place
The Final Resting Place — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sharpness
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Berkeley Arms
Berkeley Arms — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Christian Adventure Centre at Viney Hill
The Christian Adventure Centre at Viney Hill — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Tudor Caravan Park
Tudor Caravan Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Moorend Farm CL caravan site
Moorend Farm CL caravan site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Severn Valley Touring Caravan and Camping
Severn Valley Touring Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Berkeley Arms, Purton
Berkeley Arms, Purton in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
King's Head Hotel
King's Head Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
The Yew Tree (Public House)
The Yew Tree (Public House) in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Salutation Inn
The Salutation Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sharpness?
- Sharpness is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL13), in the parish of Hinton.
- What is Sharpness?
- Sharpness — village in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Sharpness?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL13.
- Is Sharpness a protected site?
- Yes — Sharpness is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Sharpness free to visit?
- Yes, Sharpness is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sharpness?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL13.