Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Swordfish
Also known as: Pysgodyn cleddyf, Colgán
In or near Kingston upon Hull.
Swordfish is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hull Paragon Interchange · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Swordfish, the nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, located 0.9 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is HU1 1TB.
About
Swordfish is a place of interest in Yorkshire. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area HU1.
Photo gallery
Official information
Humber Street Gallery is a contemporary art space located in Hull's Fruit Market. It features various exhibitions and events, showcasing bold ideas and artistic practices. Visitors can also enjoy a café and a rooftop terrace with views of the city.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The swordfish (Xiphias gladius), also known as the broadbill in some countries, are large, highly migratory predatory fish characterized by a long, flat, sword-like, pointed bill. They are the sole member of the family Xiphiidae. They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category. Swordfish are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood. These fish are found widely in tropical and temperate parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, and can typically be found from near the surface to a depth of 550 m (1,800 ft), and exceptionally up to depths of 2,878 m (9,442 ft). They commonly reach 3 m (10 ft) in length, and the maximum reported is 4.55 m (14 ft 11 in) in length and 650 kg (1,430 lb) in weight.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
They commonly reach 3 m in length, and the maximum reported is 4.55 m in length and 682 kg in weight. The International Game Fish Association's all-tackle angling record for a swordfish was a 1182 lb specimen taken off Chile in 1953.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.7393, -0.3364
- District
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Parish
- Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- HU1 1TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
- Nearest railway station
- Hull Paragon Interchange — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.humberstreetgallery.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n3109233515 (ODbL)
- commons: Swordfish 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Swordfish (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hull Marina
Marinas · 0.1 km
Humber Street Gallery
Galleries · 0.1 km
The Mounds
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Warty Doris
Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
Mussel
Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
Starfish
Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
Quid
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Viviparous Blenny
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Yawling
Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
Haddock
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Turbot
Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
Dinostar
Museums · 0.2 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 3Galleries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Humber Street Gallery
Humber Street Gallery — a gallery in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Mounds
The Mounds — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Warty Doris
Warty Doris is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mussel
Mussel is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Starfish
Starfish is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Swordfish
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
DoubleTree by Hilton Hull
DoubleTree by Hilton Hull — a hotel in england yorkshire. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Marshlands Alpacas
Marshlands Alpacas — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Roxton, Caravan & Motorhome Club
Roxton, Caravan & Motorhome Club — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Silver Birch Holiday Home Park
Silver Birch Holiday Home Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Amethyst Hotel
The Amethyst Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Spring Valley Campsite
Spring Valley Campsite — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Kingston Public House
The Kingston Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Earl De Grey Public House
Earl De Grey Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Prince's Dock Chambers And The Quayside Public House
Prince's Dock Chambers And The Quayside Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Old White Hart Inn
The Old White Hart Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Empress Public House
The Empress Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Burlington Tavern
Burlington Tavern in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brother William
Brother William — Public artwork (statue).
📷 5Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Catfish
Catfish is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dogfish
Dogfish is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Edward VII
Edward VII — Public artwork (statue).
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swordfish?
- Swordfish is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU1 1TB), in the parish of Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area.
- What is Swordfish?
- Swordfish is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swordfish?
- The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU1 1TB.
- Is Swordfish a protected site?
- Yes — Swordfish is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Swordfish free to visit?
- Yes, Swordfish is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swordfish?
- The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU1 1TB.