Cathedrals · South West England
Cathedral
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Cathedral — Public artwork (sculpture) by Kevin Atherton.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cathedral is a place of interest in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.9 km away. Postcode area GL16.
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Official information
Cathedral is a public art installation by Kevin Atherton, featuring a large stained-glass window that connects the concepts of a forest and a cathedral. The artwork draws on the interplay of natural light and the manmade environment, inviting visitors to experience the forest in a new way.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Cathedral is located in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. It is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), specifically the Wye Valley.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8112, -2.5434
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Cinderford
- Postcode
- GL16 7EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend — 4.9 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n5237102885 (ODbL)
- commons: Cathedral, Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cathedral?
- Cathedral is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EJ), in the parish of Cinderford.
- What is Cathedral?
- Cathedral — Public artwork (sculpture) by Kevin Atherton.
- How do I get to Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EJ.
- Is Cathedral a protected site?
- Yes — Cathedral is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EJ.