Public art & sculpture · North West England
Bobby The Iron Horse
In or near Farington.
Bobby The Iron Horse — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leyland · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bobby The Iron Horse is a public art located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Bobby The Iron Horse is a public art installation located in North-West England. This piece represents a notable example of contemporary sculpture, contributing to the region's cultural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.7006, -2.7174
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- South Ribble
- Parish
- South Ribble, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR25 3EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Ribble
- Nearest railway station
- Leyland — 2 km
Sources
- osm: node/9917517095 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bobby The Iron Horse?
- Bobby The Iron Horse is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR25 3EY), in the parish of South Ribble, unparished area.
- What is Bobby The Iron Horse?
- Bobby The Iron Horse — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bobby The Iron Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Leyland, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR25 3EY.
- Is Bobby The Iron Horse free to visit?
- Yes, Bobby The Iron Horse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bobby The Iron Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Leyland, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR25 3EY.