LV14 SULA Lightship

08/05/2025

For freedom, democracy and peace, they gave their today for our tomorrow.

We will remember them 💮

01/05/2025

A day to remember and an event not to be missed! ⚓️🥳

27/11/2024

Apologies to anyone who turned up to watch SULA move yesterday.
I thought I had included this platform to advise that the move had been postponed, but I hadn’t so sincere apologies.

The Canal & River Trust are currently unable to provide a date when the dredging will be completed- this is for a number of reasons, but totally outside of our control.

Needless to say that we are very frustrated not knowing when we will move SULA, so we have little option but to wait and keep our fingers crossed.

Will update you once we know a date.

Colin & Viv

Hopper barges are waiting for ‘cargo’

21/11/2024

It was always going to be a challenge moving SULA, so the latest today is that the dredging operation is now going to take another two weeks as the arisings (silt) is a lot more than expected when surveyed in late August.
Frustrating as it is, the navigation depths are essential.
Therefore, the move date is now Tuesday 10th December. Apologies.

18/11/2024

THE BIG MOVE - 26 NOVEMBER

Thanks to everyone for your interest in moving SULA into Nielsens dry dock.

The dredging work necessary to release SULA from the silt has now been extended to create sufficient depth of water to move her from her mooring into the dry dock.

The revised date to move her has been agreed as Tuesday 26th November- time not certain but mid/late morning.

We'll keep you posted!

- Colin & Viv

07/06/2024

We'd like to thank all those who joined us yesterday evening for the International Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the landings - we were moved to see so many new and familiar faces.

We were honoured to have been invited by the UK D-Day organising committee to take part in the International Lighting of Beacons and Lamp Lights of Peace.

A special thanks goes out to Tony for the reading of The International Tribute and to Emily for the beautiful rendition of The Last Post.

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23/03/2024

Really cool place to stay with kids! 🛼🧗‍♀️⛳

Fancy a city break? Planning your next adrenalin fueled getaway with the kids? Step aboard Gloucester's most quirky and cool holiday destination - SULA Lightship! 😎👌🏼

So unique in fact, that we've been proudly nominated as 'Unique Stay of the Year' in the SoGlos awards! 🎊

Everything you could possibly need is just a stroll away down the canal path! Wander around Alney Island Nature Reserve, check out the history of Gloucester Docks at the National Waterways Museum and stroll around the basin in search of 'pirate ships! ☠️👻⚓

For thrill seekers, try the heady heights of 270 Climbing 🧗‍♀️, skate over to Roller Express 🛼, hone your putting skills in Puttputt Social⛳ or enter the dreamscape with a VR experience.

At the end of each fun filled day, relax in the comfort of your own lounge with your choice of tipple. Cosy, home from home family vacation with modern facilities and additional option of kids play zone.

Step into Spring - step aboard SULA! ⚓😍

✨ Help us give SULA the recognition she deserves and vote for us in the SoGlos Lifestyle Awards 2024! ✨

9 DAYS TO GO: HOW TO VOTE

🔗 Head over to soglos.com/lifestyle-awards
®️ Register for an account (if you don't already have one)
⬇️ Scroll down to the 'Unique Stay of the Year category'
💙 And click the bright yellow button to vote for us! (then ask all your lovely family and friends to do the same!!) 🎉

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BOOK YOUR STAY
💻 Visit sulalightship.com
☎️ Or call +44 7726 495549
🛎 Now accepting children under 16yrs

- Colin & Viv 💙


Association of Lighthouse Keepers National Historic Ships UK Lighthouse Accommodation fans VisitEngland Gloucester Host Unusual Coolstays National Waterways Museum Gloucester Visit Gloucestershire 270 Climbing Park Putt Putt Social Gloucester

19/03/2024

Where in the world can you...

💎 Stay onboard an Historic Lightship in a luxurious Guest Suite with exclusive access to your very own Sun Deck?!

🪢 Tie the knot under the sunset with the majestic Gloucester Cathedral in the skyline?

🥂 Bathe in the shining light of the last working lens as it illuminates the Docks and our neighbours, Llanthony Secunda Priory?

Maybe its the same place that you can...

🦀 Request fine dining with your very own onboard chef!

🇬🇧 Be saluted by your own home town flag as you step aboard!

🎶 And enjoy onboard events like nights, 🍰 Macmillan Cancer Support coffee mornings, ⚓ talks on the Docks, or creepy stories at Halloween!

All this and more makes us one of the most unique stays in the world - and a flagship landmark for !

✨ Help us give SULA the recognition she deserves and vote for us in the SoGlos Lifestyle Awards 2024! ✨

10 DAYS TO GO: HOW TO VOTE

🔗 www.soglos.com/lifestyle-awards
®️ Register for an account (if you don't already have one)
⬇️ Scroll down to the 'Unique Stay of the Year category'
💙 And click the bright yellow button to vote for us! (then ask all your lovely family and friends to do the same!!) 🎉

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BOOK YOUR STAY
💻 Visit sulalightship.com
☎️ Or call +44 7726 495549
🛎 Now accepting children under 16yrs

- Colin & Viv 💙

LV14 SULA Lightship is widely considered one of Gloucester’s iconic landmarks, easy to spot with its bright red exterior, it is the UK’s only stay aboard lightship, which makes it rather special!

In terms of sustainability, SULA has been repurposed from a redundant Light vessel awaiting scrapping into a unique self-catered accommodation suite of 2 bedrooms, bathroom and perfect kitchen, lounge and dining area.

We love the fact, that SULA provide all their guests’ toiletries in the Suite, which are Ecologically friendly and meet the requirements for discharge into the canal.

It really is the perfect place for an unforgettable staycation! https://sulalightship.com/

14/03/2024

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE? 💙

1️⃣ We're the 1st and only Lightship in the UK, on the National Historic Ships Register, to host a luxury Guest Suite onboard!

2️⃣ And we're also the 2nd only stay-aboard Lightship in Europe!

Over the past three years we have been dedicated to restoring LV14 SULA to her former glory and have transformed, what was a therapy centre and gift shop, into an exclusive open plan Guest Suite, immaculately furnished with 2 luxurious cabins.

✨ Help us give SULA the recognition she deserves and vote for us in the Lifestyle Awards 2024! ✨

14 DAYS TO GO: HOW TO VOTE

🔗 Head over to the So Glos website www.soglos.com/lifestyle-awards
®️ Register for an account (if you don't already have one)
⬇️ Scroll down to the 'Unique Stay of the Year category'
💙 And click the bright yellow button to vote for us! (then ask all your lovely family and friends to do the same!!) ☺️🎉

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BOOK YOUR STAY
💻 Visit sulalightship.com
☎️ Or call +44 7726 495549
🛎 Now accepting children under 16yrs

- Colin & Viv 💙

SoGlos National Historic Ships UK Lighthouse Accommodation Association of Lighthouse Keepers

09/03/2024

🐾 Run free dear boy 🐾

Friends, it's with devastating heartbreak that we announce the passing of our dear boy, Wilfey.

After a short intense battle with cancer, Wilfey crossed rainbow bridge yesterday afternoon. Reunited with his old pal and playmate, Whistler, he leaves a huge void in our crew, our family, our hearts ❤️

But we thank you, Wilf, for all the love, affection, and unwavering loyalty you blessed us with over the past 9 years. You were such a gentle soul, welcoming Boz and Stanley into the family with such patience and kindness, and you'll be missed by all who knew you.

You will always be our "Bestest Boy"

Run free 🌈

- Viv, Colin, Boz & Stanley

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