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The Great Britain Guide

Viewpoints · East Midlands

South Viewing Platform

In or near Burton Joyce.

Free admission

South Viewing Platform is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Southern Viewing Platform, Gedling Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 6486408

Alan Murray-Rust — 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
Carlton · 2.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

South Viewing Platform is a named viewpoint in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Gedling parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Carlton, about 2.5 km away. Postcode area NG4.

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Place summary

The South Viewing Platform is a viewpoint located in the East Midlands, specifically in Nottinghamshire's unparished area of Gedling. It offers a vantage point for observing the surrounding landscape.

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

Coordinates
52.9873, -1.0813
County
Nottinghamshire
District
Gedling
Parish
Gedling, unparished area
Postcode
NG4 4NZ
Parliamentary constituency
Gedling
Nearest railway station
Carlton2.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Viewing Platform?
South Viewing Platform is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG4 4NZ), in the parish of Gedling, unparished area.
What is South Viewing Platform?
South Viewing Platform is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to South Viewing Platform?
The nearest railway station is Carlton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG4 4NZ.
Is South Viewing Platform free to visit?
Yes, South Viewing Platform is free to enter.
How do I get to South Viewing Platform?
The nearest railway station is Carlton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG4 4NZ.