Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue
In or near Hereford.
Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue — Public artwork (statue) by Walenty Pytel.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill · 1.1 km
- Free entry
About
Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue is a place of interest in Mid Wales. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area HR4.
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Official information
The Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue is a 20-foot high steel sculpture located on Whitecross Road in Hereford, commissioned by Bulmers to celebrate their Woodpecker cider brand. Created by sculptor Walenty Pytel in 1969, it has undergone restoration to maintain its iconic status as a local landmark.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue is located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Hereford (postcode HR4). The statue is associated with the River Lugg and River Wye, both of which are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 52.0571, -2.7248
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Hereford
- Postcode
- HR4 0EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill — 1.1 km
- Official site
- galvanizers.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n1994094537 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue?
- Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 0EJ), in the parish of Hereford.
- What is Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue?
- Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue — Public artwork (statue) by Walenty Pytel.
- How do I get to Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR4 0EJ.
- Is Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue a protected site?
- Yes — Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue free to visit?
- Yes, Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bulmer's Woodpecker Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 0EJ.