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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · West Midlands

Centro the Hawthorns Interchange: Aspire

In or near Birmingham.

Free admission

Centro the Hawthorns Interchange: Aspire — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Aspire 2 (4603804707)

Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK — CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
The Hawthorns · 0.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Centro the Hawthorns Interchange: Aspire is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Aspire is a public sculpture located outside Hawthorns railway station in West Bromwich. Created by Anuradha Patel around 2006, it features a design with human-like figures and abstract elements, showcasing a blend of art and transportation themes.

Place summary

Centro the Hawthorns Interchange: Aspire is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This piece is part of the broader development of transport infrastructure in the area, reflecting contemporary artistic expressions within public spaces.

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

Coordinates
52.5056, -1.9661
District
Sandwell
Parish
Sandwell, unparished area
Postcode
B66 2HZ
Parliamentary constituency
Smethwick
Nearest railway station
The Hawthorns0.1 km
Official site
artuk.org

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Centro the Hawthorns Interchange: Aspire?
Centro the Hawthorns Interchange: Aspire is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B66 2HZ), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
What is Centro the Hawthorns Interchange: Aspire?
Centro the Hawthorns Interchange: Aspire — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Centro the Hawthorns Interchange: Aspire?
The nearest railway station is The Hawthorns, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode B66 2HZ.
Is Centro the Hawthorns Interchange: Aspire free to visit?
Yes, Centro the Hawthorns Interchange: Aspire is free to enter.
How do I get to Centro the Hawthorns Interchange: Aspire?
The nearest railway station is The Hawthorns, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B66 2HZ.