Public art & sculpture · North East England
Centre of the Galaxy Viewer
In or near Durham.
Centre of the Galaxy Viewer — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Centre of the Galaxy Viewer is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Centre of the Galaxy Viewer is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a unique observation point, designed to enhance the experience of stargazing and understanding the cosmos.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8013, -1.5816
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Framwellgate Moor
- Postcode
- DH1 5ZB
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/2637316101 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Centre of the Galaxy Viewer?
- Centre of the Galaxy Viewer is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 5ZB), in the parish of Framwellgate Moor.
- What is Centre of the Galaxy Viewer?
- Centre of the Galaxy Viewer — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Centre of the Galaxy Viewer?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 5ZB.
- Is Centre of the Galaxy Viewer free to visit?
- Yes, Centre of the Galaxy Viewer is free to enter.
- How do I get to Centre of the Galaxy Viewer?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 5ZB.