Maritime museums · South West England
Greenshank
In or near Bristol.
Greenshank — a maritime museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Graeme Churchard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- SS Great Britain · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Greenshank is a maritime museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2023
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Greenshank is a maritime museum located in South Wales. It focuses on the region's maritime heritage, showcasing historical artifacts and exhibits related to naval history and shipbuilding. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the maritime landscape of South Wales.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4485, -2.6062
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 6UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- SS Great Britain — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Th-Su 12:30-21:30
- Official site
- www.bristolpacket.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/670585951 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greenshank?
- Greenshank is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 6UP), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Greenshank?
- Greenshank — a maritime museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Greenshank?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.1 km away. The nearest town is Bristol. Drivers can use postcode BS1 6UP.
- Is Greenshank a protected site?
- Yes — Greenshank is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Greenshank?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 6UP.