Place to visit
Purton Hulks, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Purton Hulks is a number of abandoned boats and ships, deliberately beached on the banks of the River Severn, to reinforce the river banks in United Kingdom (Berkeley). Interests: Diving and History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Number of abandoned boats and ships, deliberately beached on the banks of the River Severn, to reinforce the river banks · Diving, History
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 43 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 51.73575, -2.45773
What it is and where
Purton Hulks is a number of abandoned boats and ships, deliberately beached on the banks of the River Severn, to reinforce the river banks in United Kingdom (Berkeley). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Berkeley, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 4.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.73575, -2.45773; the nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Diving and History places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Purton Hulks is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:04
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:24
- JunBest time16:25
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:21
- NovBetter not8:31
- DecPossible7:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | June to September | April to May and October |
| History | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Purton Hulks has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- WWT SlimbridgeWetland nature reserve in Gloucestershire3.7 km
- Slimbridge Nature ReserveProtected area4.0 km
- Cattle Country Farm ParkWith kids4.9 km
- Dr. Jenner's HouseMuseum in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England, UK5.1 km
- Berkeley CastleCastle in the town of Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England, UK5.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Diving
- HMS Royal Oak: 1914 Revenge-class super-dreadnought battleship
- German submarine U-1206: 1943 Type VIIC submarine
- SMS Kronprinz: König-class battleship
- SMS Markgraf: 1913 König-class battleship
- German submarine U-13: 1935 Type IIB submarine
- German submarine U-63: 1939 Type IIC submarine
Every United Kingdom place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Purton Hulks?
It is a number of abandoned boats and ships, deliberately beached on the banks of the River Severn, to reinforce the river banks in United Kingdom. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Purton Hulks?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.
How do you get to Purton Hulks?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 43 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have WWT Slimbridge, Slimbridge Nature Reserve, Cattle Country Farm Park. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
- Berkeley21 places to see in and around Berkeley, United Kingdom: Berkeley Castle, St James' Church, Charfield, Tyndale Monument. Best time: April to September.
- Diving95 places for diving in United Kingdom, from HMS Royal Oak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
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