Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Astle Gates
In or near Birmingham.
Astle Gates — Public artwork (gate).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- The Hawthorns · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Astle Gates is a place of interest in the West Midlands. Built or established in 2003, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Smethwick parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is The Hawthorns, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area B71.
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Official information
Astle Gates is a public sculpture located outside Hawthorns railway station in West Bromwich. Created by Anuradha Patel in 2006, it features a design with human-like figures and abstract elements, symbolizing connectivity and movement.
Place summary
Astle Gates is a modern structure located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Sandwell. Established in 2003, it serves as a notable example of contemporary design in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5098, -1.9624
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B71 4LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Established
- 2003
- Nearest railway station
- The Hawthorns — 0.5 km
- Official site
- artuk.org
Sources
- osm: n9775706084 (ODbL)
- commons: Astle gates 02 (4748142515).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Astle Gates?
- Astle Gates is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B71 4LF), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Astle Gates?
- Astle Gates — Public artwork (gate).
- How do I get to Astle Gates?
- The nearest railway station is The Hawthorns, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B71 4LF.
- When was Astle Gates built?
- Built or established in 2003.
- Is Astle Gates free to visit?
- Yes, Astle Gates is free to enter.
- How do I get to Astle Gates?
- The nearest railway station is The Hawthorns, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B71 4LF.