Where is SULA Lightship?

SULA Lightship is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 5HH), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.

How do I get to SULA Lightship?

The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 1.3 km away. The nearest town is Gloucester. Drivers can use postcode GL2 5HH.

Is SULA Lightship a protected site?

Yes — SULA Lightship is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).

Is SULA Lightship free to visit?

Yes, SULA Lightship is free to enter.

How do I get to SULA Lightship?

The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 5HH.

Maritime museums · South West England

SULA Lightship

In or near Gloucester.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

SULA Lightship — a maritime museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Gloucester · 1.3 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

SULA Lightship is a maritime museum located in england-west-midlands, 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 Sula Lightship is the UK's only stay-aboard historic lightship, originally commissioned in 1959. Visitors can enjoy a unique accommodation experience aboard this restored vessel, which features luxurious cabins and a stylish kitchen-lounge-diner.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The SULA Lightship is a maritime museum located in the West Midlands, postcode GL2. This lightship serves as a unique example of maritime history, providing insights into the role of lightships in navigation and coastal safety.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.8600, -2.2553
County: Gloucestershire
District: Gloucester
Parish: Gloucester, unparished area
Postcode: GL2 5HH
Parliamentary constituency: Gloucester
Phone: +44 1452 416354
Nearest railway station: Gloucester — 1.3 km
Official site: www.sulalightship.com

Sources

osm: way/1020564396 (ODbL)

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