Memorials & monuments · South East England
The Cockleshell Heroes
In or near Portsmouth.
The Cockleshell Heroes — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Basher Eyre — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Fratton · 1.5 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Cockleshell Heroes memorial is located in Portsmouth, with the nearest railway station being Fratton, approximately 1.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
The Cockleshell Heroes is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Portsmouth Natural History Museum offers a variety of exhibits showcasing natural history, including a large dinosaur display and a Butterfly House. Visitors can explore the museum's collections and learn about the natural world through engaging displays and activities.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cockleshell Heroes is a 1955 British Technicolor war film with Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley, Christopher Lee, David Lodge and José Ferrer, who also directed. The film depicts a heavily fictionalised version of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid on German cargo shipping by British Royal Marines Commandos, who infiltrated Bordeaux Harbour using folding kayaks. It was the first Warwick Film to be filmed in CinemaScope. The producer, Cubby Broccoli, went on to produce films about a famous fictional commander of the Royal Navy in the James Bond franchise. It was one of the top British box office hits of 1956.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7832, -1.0673
- District
- Portsmouth
- Parish
- Portsmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO4 9RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Portsmouth South
- Phone
- 023 9281 5276
- Nearest railway station
- Fratton — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am–5pm; closed Monday and on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day
- Official site
- portsmouthnaturalhistory.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2128078395 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Cockleshell Heroes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Cockleshell Heroes?
- The Cockleshell Heroes is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO4 9RN), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
- What is The Cockleshell Heroes?
- The Cockleshell Heroes — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Cockleshell Heroes?
- The nearest railway station is Fratton, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO4 9RN.
- Is The Cockleshell Heroes free to visit?
- Yes, The Cockleshell Heroes is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Cockleshell Heroes?
- The nearest railway station is Fratton, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO4 9RN.