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The Great Britain Guide

Maritime museums · South West England

SULA Lightship

In or near Gloucester.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

SULA Lightship — a maritime museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Lightship SULA - geograph.org.uk - 3661981

Martin Speck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Gloucester · 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

SULA Lightship is a maritime museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The Sula Lightship is the UK's only stay-aboard historic lightship, originally commissioned in 1959. Visitors can enjoy a unique accommodation experience aboard this restored vessel, which features luxurious cabins and a stylish kitchen-lounge-diner.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The SULA Lightship is a maritime museum located in the West Midlands, postcode GL2. This lightship serves as a unique example of maritime history, providing insights into the role of lightships in navigation and coastal safety.

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

Coordinates
51.8600, -2.2553
County
Gloucestershire
District
Gloucester
Parish
Gloucester, unparished area
Postcode
GL2 5HH
Parliamentary constituency
Gloucester
Phone
+44 1452 416354
Nearest railway station
Gloucester1.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is SULA Lightship?
SULA Lightship is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 5HH), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
What is SULA Lightship?
SULA Lightship — a maritime museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to SULA Lightship?
The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL2 5HH.
Is SULA Lightship a protected site?
Yes — SULA Lightship is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to SULA Lightship?
The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 5HH.