Public art & sculpture · South West England
Bust of Samuel Plimsoll
In or near Bristol.
Bust of Samuel Plimsoll in Wales South, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- SS Great Britain · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bust of Samuel Plimsoll is a public sculpture in Wales South, United Kingdom. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Official information
The Bust of Samuel Plimsoll is part of the SS Great Britain experience at Bristol Dockyards, where visitors can explore interactive exhibitions and historic artefacts related to the ship's legacy. The site offers a vibrant adventure for families, showcasing the stories of one of the world's most extraordinary ships.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bust of Samuel Plimsoll is a public art installation located in South Wales. It commemorates Samuel Plimsoll, known for his contributions to maritime safety. The bust serves as a tribute to his legacy and is part of the region's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4502, -2.6083
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 6TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Phone
- +44 117 926 0680
- Nearest railway station
- SS Great Britain — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.ssgreatbritain.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26530432 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bust of Samuel Plimsoll?
- Bust of Samuel Plimsoll is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 6TY), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Bust of Samuel Plimsoll?
- Bust of Samuel Plimsoll in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bust of Samuel Plimsoll?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 6TY.
- Is Bust of Samuel Plimsoll a protected site?
- Yes — Bust of Samuel Plimsoll is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bust of Samuel Plimsoll free to visit?
- Yes, Bust of Samuel Plimsoll is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bust of Samuel Plimsoll?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 6TY.