Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Bittern silhouette
In or near Newport.
Bittern silhouette — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Robin Drayton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bittern silhouette is a public art located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Newport Wetlands is a nature reserve featuring over 438 hectares of diverse habitats including reedbeds, lagoons, and mudflats, which attract a variety of bird species. Visitors can explore the reserve, enjoy wildlife watching, and learn about the area's history through preserved artifacts. The site also offers facilities like a visitor centre and an interactive Discovery Zone for families.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bittern Silhouette is a public art installation located in South Wales. This piece is notable for its representation of the bittern, a bird known for its distinctive booming call, reflecting the region's natural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5438, -2.9676
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Nash
- Postcode
- NP18 2YH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Phone
- 01633 636363
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 5.5 km
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1630600945 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bittern silhouette?
- Bittern silhouette is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18 2YH), in the parish of Nash.
- What is Bittern silhouette?
- Bittern silhouette — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bittern silhouette?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18 2YH.
- Is Bittern silhouette a protected site?
- Yes — Bittern silhouette is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bittern silhouette free to visit?
- Yes, Bittern silhouette is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bittern silhouette?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18 2YH.