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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South West England

Cantocks Steps Monkey

In or near Bristol.

Free admission

Cantocks Steps Monkey — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Where pipettes and test tubes are made - geograph.org.uk - 2928544

Virginia Knight — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Princes Wharf · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cantocks Steps Monkey 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

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Hollow is a permanent public artwork located in Royal Fort Gardens, Bristol, created by artist Katie Paterson and architects Zeller & Moye. It features a miniature forest containing over 10,000 unique tree species from around the world, showcasing the relationship between trees and the environment throughout history.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cantocks Steps Monkey is a public art installation located in South Wales. It features a distinctive design that adds character to the area. The artwork serves as a notable point of interest within the local landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.4569, -2.6006
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS2 8BD
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Nearest railway station
Princes Wharf1 km
Official site
www.hollow.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cantocks Steps Monkey?
Cantocks Steps Monkey is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS2 8BD), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Cantocks Steps Monkey?
Cantocks Steps Monkey — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cantocks Steps Monkey?
The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS2 8BD.
Is Cantocks Steps Monkey a protected site?
Yes — Cantocks Steps Monkey is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Cantocks Steps Monkey free to visit?
Yes, Cantocks Steps Monkey is free to enter.
How do I get to Cantocks Steps Monkey?
The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS2 8BD.