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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South East England

a witney yarn

In or near North Leigh.

Free admission

a witney yarn — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Entrance to Wesley Walk, High Street, Witney - geograph.org.uk - 2561265

P L Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Finstock · 7.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

a witney yarn is a public art 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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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

A Witney Yarn is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It features a distinctive design that reflects the region's historical association with textile production. The artwork contributes to the area's cultural landscape, showcasing contemporary artistic expression.

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

Coordinates
51.7869, -1.4864
County
Oxfordshire
Parish
Witney
Postcode
OX28 6GX
Parliamentary constituency
Witney
Nearest railway station
Finstock7.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is a witney yarn?
a witney yarn is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX28 6GX), in the parish of Witney.
What is a witney yarn?
a witney yarn — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to a witney yarn?
The nearest railway station is Finstock, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX28 6GX.
Is a witney yarn a protected site?
Yes — a witney yarn is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is a witney yarn free to visit?
Yes, a witney yarn is free to enter.
How do I get to a witney yarn?
The nearest railway station is Finstock, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX28 6GX.