Piers · South West England
Shepherds Wharf
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Shepherds Wharf is a pier in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shepherds Wharf is a seaside pier on the coast of South-West England — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. The site is within the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area PL4.
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Official information
The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is the UK's largest aquarium, featuring over 5,000 marine animals and diverse habitats. Visitors can engage with Ocean Discovery Rangers for educational talks and explore various exhibits showcasing marine life from around the world.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shepherds Wharf is a pier located in Plymouth, South-West England (postcode PL4). It is situated within the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The wharf serves as a functional point of access to the waters of the Tamar River.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3680, -4.1310
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL4 0HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Phone
- +44 844 893 7938
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.national-aquarium.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w26719060 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shepherds Wharf?
- Shepherds Wharf is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL4 0HJ), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Shepherds Wharf?
- Shepherds Wharf is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shepherds Wharf?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL4 0HJ.
- Is Shepherds Wharf a protected site?
- Yes — Shepherds Wharf is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Shepherds Wharf free to visit?
- Yes, Shepherds Wharf is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shepherds Wharf?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL4 0HJ.