Viewpoints · South West England
Viewing Platform 2
In or near Ashcott.
Viewing Platform 2 is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
David Smith — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Viewing Platform 2 is a named viewpoint in South-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency. Postcode area BA16.
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Official information
Ham Wall is a nature reserve in Somerset known for its diverse wildlife, including rare species and vibrant birdlife. Visitors can explore various trails and enjoy scenic views across the wetlands, which are carefully managed to support the local ecosystem.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
An observation deck, observation platform, or viewing platform is an elevated sightseeing platform usually situated upon a tall architectural structure, such as a skyscraper or observation tower. Observation decks are sometimes enclosed from weather, and a few may include coin-operated telescopes for viewing distant features.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.1540, -2.7715
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Sharpham
- Postcode
- BA16 9SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Phone
- 01458 860494
- Opening
- Daily 5am–10pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n7039650857 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Viewing platform (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Viewing Platform 2?
- Viewing Platform 2 is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA16 9SQ), in the parish of Sharpham.
- What is Viewing Platform 2?
- Viewing Platform 2 is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Viewing Platform 2?
- Drivers can use postcode BA16 9SQ.
- Is Viewing Platform 2 a protected site?
- Yes — Viewing Platform 2 is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Viewing Platform 2 free to visit?
- Yes, Viewing Platform 2 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Viewing Platform 2?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA16 9SQ. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.