Map of UK Nuclear Sites
Nuclear power is a significant component of the United Kingdom’s energy mix, providing a stable and low-carbon source of electricity. The UK has a long history with nuclear energy, and its fleet of reactors supplies around 15-20% of the country’s electricity. The government has been committed to expanding nuclear capacity to meet future energy demands and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. New projects, such as Hinkley Point C and the proposed Sizewell C, are pivotal to this strategy. However, challenges include high costs, long construction times, and public concern over safety and waste management. Despite these issues, nuclear power remains crucial for the UK’s sustainable energy future. Find out where the country’s nuclear sites are located, and what goes on at each of them, on our interactive map of UK nuclear sites.
Quick Guide to using the Map of UK Nuclear Sites
MAP – Click and drag to move the map around. Hold Ctrl and use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out. Alternatively use the zoom buttons in the top right corner.
POINTS – Points are coloured based on the current status a nuclear site is in.
COUNTER – The counter in the top left displays the number of nuclear sites under each status. Clicking on a specific phase counter lets you see only sites that fall within that category.
POPUPS – Hovering over a specific point on the map will show you a popup containing additional information about the site.
Data
Below is the full data set used to create the UK Nuclear Sites Map. You can use it to look up specific nuclear sites.
| Name | Purpose | Licensee | Latitude | Longitude | Status | Commissioned | Decommissioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermaston | Defence (Weapons) | AWE | 51.366709 | -1.146055 | Operational | 1950 | / |
| Amersham | Medical | GE Healthcare Ltd. | 51.666877 | -0.578186 | Decommissioning | 1946 | 2019 |
| Barrow | Defence (Dockyard) | BAE Systems plc | 54.1104 | -3.2374 | Operational | 1959 | / |
| Berkeley | Magnox Power Station | NRS Ltd. | 51.6925 | -2.4936 | Decommissioning | 1962 | 1989 |
| Bradwell | Magnox Power Station | NRS Ltd. | 51.742259 | 0.898296 | Decommissioning | 1962 | 2002 |
| Burghfield | Defence (Weapons) | AWE | 51.407491 | -1.023788 | Operational | 1950s | / |
| Capenhurst | Uranium Enrichment | Urenco UK Ltd. | 53.263554 | -2.952064 | Operational | 1954 | / |
| Chapelcross | Magnox Power Station | NRS Ltd. | 55.0157 | -3.2261 | Decommissioning | 1959 | 2004 |
| Raynesway | Defence | Rolls-Royce Submarines | 52.909017 | -1.432387 | Operational | 1954 | / |
| Dounreay | Experimental Reactor Site | NRS Ltd. | 58.58009 | -3.74368 | Decommissioning | 1955 | 1994 |
| Drigg | Low Level Waste Repository | NWS Ltd. | 54.379444 | -3.456944 | Operational | 1959 | / |
| Dungeness A | Magnox Power Station | NRS Ltd. | 50.913176 | 0.964227 | Decommissioning | 1965 | 2006 |
| Dungeness B | AGR Power Station | EDF Energy NGL | 50.913836 | 0.959962 | Defuelling | 1983 | 2021 |
| Hartlepool | AGR Power Station | EDF Energy NGL | 54.635 | -1.180833 | Operational | 1983 | / |
| Harwell | Experimental Reactor Site | NRS Ltd. | 51.581 | -1.305 | Decommissioning | 1946 | / |
| Heysham 1 | AGR Power Station | EDF Energy NGL | 54.029917 | -2.91734 | Operational | 1983 | / |
| Heysham 2 | AGR Power Station | EDF Energy NGL | 54.027696 | -2.915194 | Operational | 1988 | / |
| Hinkley Point A | Magnox Power Station | NRS Ltd. | 51.2087 | -3.1337 | Decommissioning | 1965 | 2000 |
| Hinkley Point B | AGR Power Station | EDF Energy NGL | 51.209 | -3.1275 | Defuelling | 1976 | 2022 |
| Hinkley Point C | PWR Power Station | NNB Generation Co. | 51.2059 | -3.1429 | Under Construction | 2029 | / |
| HMNB Clyde | Defence (Naval Base) | Royal Navy | 56.066111 | -4.8175 | Operational | 1942 | / |
| HMNB Devonport | Defence (Navalbase) | Royal Navy | 50.383 | -4.183 | Operational | 1970s | / |
| Hunterston A | Magnox Power Station | NRS Ltd. | 55.720278 | -4.896667 | Decommissioning | 1964 | 1990 |
| Hunterston B | AGR Power Station | EDF Energy NGL | 55.7221 | -4.8901 | Defuelling | 1976 | 2022 |
| Lillyhall | Waste Recycling | Cyclife UK | 54.613205 | -3.511478 | Operational | 2009 | / |
| Oldbury | Magnox Power Station | NRS Ltd. | 51.6489 | -2.5708 | Decommissioning | 1968 | 2012 |
| RNAD Coulport | Defence (Depot) | ABL Alliance | 56.05 | -4.88 | Operational | 1968 | / |
| Rosyth | Defence (Dockyard) | Babcock Marine | 56.020556 | -3.453333 | Decommissioning | 1984 | / |
| Sellafield | Multi-Functional Nuclear Site | Sellafield Ltd. | 54.421 | -3.5001 | Decommissioning | 1947 | Various |
| Sizewell A | Magnox Power Station | NRS Ltd. | 52.212341 | 1.619517 | Decommissioning | 1966 | 2006 |
| Sizewell B | PWR Power Station | EDF Energy NGL | 52.215293 | 1.619763 | Operational | 1995 | / |
| Sizewell C | PWR Power Station | / | 52.221654 | 1.6194309 | Proposed New Build | 2030s | 2090s |
| Springfields | Fuel Fabrication | Springfields Fuels Ltd. | 53.7775 | -2.808056 | Operational | 1946 | / |
| Torness | AGR Power Station | EDF Energy NGL | 55.96799 | -2.40908 | Operational | 1988 | / |
| Trawsfynydd | Magnox Power Station | NRS Ltd. | 52.92497 | -3.949474 | Decommissioning | 1965 | 1991 |
| Vulcan NRTE | Defence (Research) | Rolls-Royce Submarines | 58.576231 | -3.757767 | Decommissioning | 1965 | 2015 |
| Winfrith | Experimental Reactor Site | NRS Ltd. | 50.684047 | -2.26935 | Decommissioning | 1959 | 2021 |
| Wylfa | Magnox Power Station | NRS Ltd. | 53.417 | -4.483 | Decommissioning | 1971 | 2015 |
| Z-Berth | Defence (Refuelling) | Ministry of Defence | 57.827314 | -5.585023 | Operational | 1963 | / |
