Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
World's Shortest Street
World's Shortest Street — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
World's Shortest Street is a other located in scotland-highlands, 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 Wick Heritage Centre showcases the history of Wick through furnished rooms filled with authentic household items. Visitors can explore the museum, the garden, and the Isabella Fortuna, which provide insights into the town's past.
Place summary
World's Shortest Street is located in the Scottish Highlands. This street holds the distinction of being the shortest in the world, measuring just 2.06 metres in length. It is a notable curiosity for visitors to the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.4412, -3.0942
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- 01955 605205
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am with last entry 3.45 pm
- Official site
- www.wickheritage.org
Sources
- osm: node/6710687504 (ODbL)
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Wick Martyr's Free Church, Sinclair Terrace, Wick
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Wick Heritage Museum
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Roman Catholic Convent, 1 -3 Malcolm Street, Wick
Abbeys & priories · 0.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is World's Shortest Street?
- World's Shortest Street is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5BX).
- What is World's Shortest Street?
- World's Shortest Street — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to World's Shortest Street?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5BX.
- Is World's Shortest Street free to visit?
- Yes, World's Shortest Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to World's Shortest Street?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5BX.