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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · London

SS Great Eastern Slipway

In or near City of London.

Free admission

SS Great Eastern Slipway — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.

Launch site of SS Great Eastern, Isle of Dogs - geograph.org.uk - 1804800

Derek Voller — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Mudchute · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

SS Great Eastern Slipway is a other located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

The SS Great Eastern Slipway is located in London. It is the site where the SS Great Eastern, an iconic steamship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was launched in 1858. The slipway is a notable engineering landmark, reflecting the industrial heritage of the area.

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

Coordinates
51.4876, -0.0211
Parish
Tower Hamlets, unparished area
Postcode
E14 3TA
Parliamentary constituency
Poplar and Limehouse
Nearest railway station
Mudchute0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is SS Great Eastern Slipway?
SS Great Eastern Slipway is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 3TA), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
What is SS Great Eastern Slipway?
SS Great Eastern Slipway — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to SS Great Eastern Slipway?
The nearest railway station is Mudchute, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 3TA.
Is SS Great Eastern Slipway free to visit?
Yes, SS Great Eastern Slipway is free to enter.
How do I get to SS Great Eastern Slipway?
The nearest railway station is Mudchute, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 3TA.